Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 22 sec at 77°F	0°F (-18°C)	7.58	23%	17%	12

Product Description

Chemlack 275 is a single component nitrocellulose lacquer that provides good depth and clarity. This product has been formulated to meet 275 g/L VOC regulations.

Uses

Chemlack 275 is recommended for household furniture, millwork, decorative items as well as many 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:
<2.29	<0.60	<275	<72	<0.35	<0.001

Note:

N/A

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 18 – 22 seconds	803-1325 or 803-1349	800-5915	800-5500	3 – 5 mils	270 sq. ft/gal at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

Note:

The addition of these reducers or retarders could affect 275 VOC compliance.

Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers should be sanded with 240, 280 and 320 grit stearated papers prior to being coated. Appropriate sealers are Chemcraft lacquer sealers or self-seal. Appropriate stains are 825-39XX series stains or 824-50XX series waterborne stains.

General Information

Agitate material before use. Chemlack 275 must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency. Apply 3-5 wet mils on sanded substrate. Further coats may be applied after complete drying followed by sanding with 280/320 grit stearated paper.  

Maximum film build of Chemlack 275 should not exceed 3 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 3 mils dry.

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

Room Temperature (68°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
10 minutes	20 - 25 minutes	2 - 3 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	15 – 20 minutes	60 – 90 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.