Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 19 sec at 25°C	4°C	0.97 ± 2% at 25°C	43%	35%	12

Product Description

Plastofix Light RTS is an economical, high quality, self-sealed acid curing Reactive Amino Coating (RAC). Plastofix Light RTS is based on low discolouring resins and contains UV absorbers to make this product light stable. The smooth hardwearing surface shows excellent resistance to mechanical damage, dry heat, household and office liquids, etc.

Special recognition: when applied as specified, will meet required performance for the ANSI/KCMA A161.1 1990 9.0 Finish Test.

Uses

Plastofix Light is recommended for kitchen cabinets, high build office or residential furniture as well as other interior wood applications.  Plastofix Light is an all-round coating equally suited for application with roller and curtain coating as well as conventional spraying equipment.

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:
4.57	4.57	548	548	1.30	0.85

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Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Spray	8% with 999-017 by volume	8 hours	18-20 sec Zahn #2 at 25°C	121-8020 or 121-803	800-5328 EEP	Lacquer Thinner	3-5 wet mils	14 m2/l (150 pi2/l) at 1 mil dry and at 100% efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

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Surface Preparation

Before application of Plastofix® Light RTS, substrate must be sanded using 120 or 150 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers, if used, should be sanded using #280/320 grid stearated paper and free of dust and all contaminants. Sealers should be topcoated within a maximum of 8 hours of being sanded. Plastofix® Light must not be applied over metal, old oil finish or nitrocellulose lacquers. Stain systems used under Plastofix® Light should be acid stable.

General Information

Catalyze and reduce material as recommended. To ensure proper sheen, the catalyzed material should be agitated at all times. Apply 3 to 5 wet mils on sanded surface. One or two extra coat can be applied following a complete cure and a sanding with a #280/320 paper. On open pored woods, the best self sealing is obtained by adding a minimum of 50% thinner to the Plastofix after catalyzing. Maximum film build of the system should not exceed 4 mils dry. Plastofix® Light must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats. Avoid all contact with metallic surfaces.

To obtain complete cure, Plastofix® Light must be applied at a temperature above 18ºC and relative humidity below 65%. When drying, this product should not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Finished surface must not be cleaned with ammonia containing products. Always use containers and equipment made of plastic or stainless steel to avoid discoloration of the material due to oxidation.

421-55XX can be used as a self-seal or with following sealers: 390-001, 390-0060, 401-004 catalyzed, 401-028 catalyzed, 431-1219, 432-1220, 546-5192 and 546-8003

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

At 20°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
20 - 30 minutes	90 - 120 minutes	12 hours

At 50°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off required prior to oven cure	45 - 60 minutes	2 - 3 hours

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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.