Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 17 sec at 77° F	-4° F (-20°C)	7.66	19.9%	14.2%	6

Product Description

Variseal 275 is a one-component pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC) designed to be used with the Varicure^® 275 system.  It dries fast and sands easily to provide a smooth finish. Variseal 275 is provided at a ready to use viscosity for ease of application.

Special Recognition:  Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards.

Recommended:  Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). T.R.2.

Uses

Variseal 275 is the recommended sealer for the Varicure 275 system and is intended for use on office and household furniture, kitchen cabinets, as well as many other interior wood applications. 

Environmental Data (as supplied)

VOC less exempt lb/gal:	VOC lb/gal:	VOC less exempt g/l:	VOC g/l:	VOC lb/lb Solid:	VHAPs lb/lb Solid:
<2.3	<0.5	<275	<60	<0.35	<0.004

Note:

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Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Wood Sealer	99 parts 431-1701, 1 part 873-1900	8 hours	Zahn #2 signature cup 16 -17 seconds	803-1325 or 803-1349	800-5815	800-5500	3 – 5 mils	227 sq. ft./gal at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

Note:

The addition of these reducers or retarders could affect 275 VOC compliance.

Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Stain systems used under acid catalyzed systems should be acid stable.  AkzoNobel recommends using 825-39XX series stains.

General Information

Agitate material before use. Always mix Variseal 275 while adding hardener and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios. Variseal 275 must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency.

Apply one or two coats at 3 – 5 mill wet. The second coat must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded.

Appropriate topcoat is Varicure 275 431-17XX.

Variseal 275 may be catalyzed to further enhance its durability. Contact your coating supplier for a recommendation.

Variseal 275 must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats and before topcoating. Variseal 275 must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F or relative humidity above 65%. During hardening the coating must not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Ammonia cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface. This may accelerate discoloration.

The maximum film build of Variseal 275 should not exceed 2 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry. This product does contain formaldehyde, but the quantity is below the reportable amount according to OSHA regulation 1910.1048.

THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN IN THIS DATA SHEET WILL LIKELY RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORY FILM APPEARANCE OR FILM FAILURE. THE COMPLETE COATING SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR REQUIRED PROPERTIES PRIOR TO THE START-UP OF PRODUCTION.

Drying Times

Room Temperature (68°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
10 – 15 minutes	45 – 60 minutes	2 - 3 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	20 – 30 minutes	60 – 90 minutes

Note:

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Dry times are greatly affected by film build, porosity of substrate, air movement as well as heat and humidity. Temperatures are based on actual board temperature. This may vary depending on length of time for boards to reach these temperatures. Minimum curing temperatures of 64°F/18°C must be maintained throughout the curing cycle to achieve the film integrity as stated in product features.