Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 21 - 22 sec at 25°C	53.6°F (12°C)	0.93	31.08%	23.68%	12

Product Description

VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat is for use when deep dark colors are desired and it has excellent color stability. This tinting base is specially formulated to minimize color flooding and floating and is compatible with the other primers and topcoats available in the VARISET SELECT line.
Special Recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards.
Recommended: Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). System 2.performance standard for chemical and moisture resistance.

Uses

This product is recommended for kitchen cabinets 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:
<5.34	<5.34	<625	<625	<2.22	<0.28

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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	N/A	N/A	Zahn #2 signature cup 21 - 22 seconds	121-803 or 121-8020	800-5328 EEP	Lacquer Thinner	5 mils	9 m2/l (380 sq ft/gal) at 1 mil dry and at 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, 150 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Primers or sealers, if used, should be sanded with 240, 280 and 320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. The substrate as well as the primers or sealers should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.

General Information

VARISET SELECT Clear TINT Base Topcoat 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. To ensure proper sheen, the material should be agitated at all times.
VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat demonstrates good resistance to moisture, household and office liquids. When this product is used as its own sealer, its special formulation ensures excellent filling and easy sanding properties with superior
holdout for subsequent coatings. VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat must be thoroughly stirred, while adding reducer
in the recommended ratio. Total recommended film build of the VARISET SELECT system should not exceed 4 mils dry. VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat must not be polluted with oil and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats. VARISET SELECT Clear Tint Base Topcoat must not be used and dried at temperatures below 18°C or relative humidity above 65%. During the curing process, the coatings must not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Ammonia cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface. This may accelerate discoloration.

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:
10 – 20 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 - 45 minutes	60 – 90 minutes

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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.