Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 28-30 sec at 25°C	12°C (53.6° F)	0.96	38.62%	30.45%	12

Product Description

CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Clear Tint Base TC is a complementary product to the CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS series for use when deep dark colors are desired. This tinting base has excellent color stability and delivers a silky feel and aesthetically pleasing look. Provides excellent sprayability and flow with outstanding vertical hang, hardness and durability. Like the other CHEMLIFE 24 products it has a 24 hour potlife.
Special Recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards.
Recommended: Meets Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), System 5 performance standard for chemical and moisture resistance.

Uses

This product is recommended for kitchen cabinets, high build office or residential furniture as well as 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:
<4.95	<4.95	<595	<595	<1.60	<0.04

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Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Wood Finish	10% 873-1251	24 hours	Zahn #2 signature cup 28-30 seconds	121-8020 or 121-803	800-5328 EEP	Lacquer Thinner	3 - 5 miols	488 sq. ft / gal at 1 mil dry and 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

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Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120 or 150 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers, if used, should be sanded with 240, 280 and 320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. The substrate as well as the sealers should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers. Stain systems used under acid catalyzed systems should be acid stable.

General Information

Catalyze and reduce the material as recommended. CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC is applied in one to two coats on all kinds of wood meant for indoor use. Thorough sanding between the coats is a must for good adhesion. The second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded.
Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided once the CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC has been catalyzed. To ensure proper sheen, the catalyzed material should be agitated at all times.
This product can be used as a self-sealer. Appropriate sealer is Chemlife 24 Conversion Varnish Sealer 421-6300 or CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Conversion Varnish Primer 522-2500 or 522-2501. Consult with your coatings supplier for specific recommendations.
CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC demonstrates excellent resistance to marring, dry heat, moisture, household and office liquids, etc. When this product is used as its own sealer, its special formulation ensures excellent filling and easy sanding properties with superior holdout for subsequent coating. CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC must be thoroughly stirred, while adding catalyst and reducer in the recommended ratio. Total recommended film build of the Chemlife system should not exceed 4 mils dry.
CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC must not be polluted with oil and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats.
CHEMLIFE 24 PLUS Tint Base TC must not be used and dried at temperatures below 18°C or relative humidity above 65%. During the curing process, 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 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:
15 minutes	1 hour	Overnight

At 50°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	30 minutes	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.