Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 45 sec at 25°C	-3°C (26°F)	0.92	30%	23%	12

Product Description

Opticlear is a one component, Pre-Catalyzed lacquer especially developed for surface treatment of furniture where a beautiful appearance with good resistance properties is desired. To augment the chemical resistance of the product, Opticlear 431-90XX may be catalyzed.

Uses

Opticlear is fast drying and well suited for spraying as well as coating by roller and curtain coating. The material is used for an open or semi open grain finish on all types of wood for interior use.

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:
5.36	5.36	642	642	2.32	0.006

Note:

See individual compliance sheets for specific data

Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Spray	3% 999-017 if catalyzed	8 hours if catalyzed	Zahn #2 signature cup 20-25 seconds	121-8020 or 121-803	800-5328 EEP	Lacquer Thinner	3-5 wet mils	9 m2/l (100 pi2/l) at 1 mil dry and at 100% efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

Note:

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Surface Preparation

Wood substrate should be sanded with 120, 150 or 180 grit paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers should be sanded with 280/320 grit stearated paper prior to topcoating. The sealer should be topcoated within eight hours of sanding. When recoating, the previous coat of Opticlear must be sanded and the next coat applied within eight hours. Stain systems under acid containing coatings should be acid stable. Opticlear can not be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.

General Information

Agitate material before use. Always mix Opticlear while adding hardener and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios.

Opticlear must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency and consistent gloss. Apply at 3-5 mils wet on sanded substrate. Further coats may be applied after complete drying followed by sanding with 280/320 grit stearated paper. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided.

Opticlear must not be used and dried at temperatures below 18°C or relative air humidity above 65% as the hardening may otherwise become incomplete. During hardening, the lacquer must not be exposed to ammonia vapours. Ammonia cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface.

Maximum film build of Opticlear should not exceed 4 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry.

431-90XX can be used as a self-seal or with following sealers: 390-001, 390-0060, 431-1219, 401-004 (not catalyzed),401-028 (not catalyzed), 546-5192 and 546-8003.

Natural ambering or discoloring in the can may occur over time. Although there may be changes of color in the can as the product ages, this will have little to no effect on the product during application. Storing in locations above recommended room temperatures could accelerate ambering.

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	2 hours	3 hours

At 50°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	30 minutes	1 hour

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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.