Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (Kg/L):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 35-38 sec at 25°C	>93.3°C (200° F)	1.52	66 ± 1%	48 ± 1%	12

Product Description

Aquaprime Basecoat is a ready to use white waterborne primer. Aquaprime Basecoat provides very good hiding when used as a primer only on hardwoods or MDF. Aquaprime Basecoat offers excellent filling capabilities due to its high solid content at application (48% by volume). Aquaprime Basecoat provides an excellent base and is extremely easy to sand. After sanding it may be topcoated with any of Chemcraft topcoat from Waterborne, Pre-Catalyzed lacquer, Post-Catalyzed lacquer, varnish, and urethane.

Uses

This product is designed for hardwoods or MDF. It is formulated especially for windows and door frames, joinery pieces, and cabinets. Excellent primer when used in conjunction with the Aquawhite® or for pre-primed jobs only.

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:
0.51	0.26	60.8	31.5	0.03	0.00

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:
Wood Primer	N/A	N/A	Zahn #2 signature cup 25-30 seconds	Use water as required. This product requires very little water to lower the viscosity.	N/A	Use water when in liquid state. Use water / Butyl Cellosolve 100-119 when material is semi-dried.	4 - 5 mils wet	N/A

Note:

N/A

Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit paper prior to coating. Aquaprime Basecoat should be sanded with 280/320 grit paper prior to being coated. Aquaprime Basecoat should be coated within (8) hours of being sanded for maximum adhesion. When recoating, the previous coat of Aquaprime Basecoat must be sanded and the next coat applied within (8) hours.

General Information

Mix material before use. Add water to reduce if required and mix thoroughly. Aquaprime is used under 228-46XX and 228-95XX. Apply by spray at 4 - 5 mils wet. Aquaprime Basecoat must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry. Application and drying conditions must be at temperatures of 18C or higher and at a humidity of less than 65%. Increased air flow or drying temperatures, including infrared, will greatly decrease dry times. The completed coating system should be checked for required properties prior to start-up of production.

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	45 minutes	24 hours

At 50°C (Minimum Required)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
15 minutes @ room temperature	30 minutes	60 minutes

Note:

N/A

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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.