Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 23 sec at 77°F	45°F (7°C)	8.01	39%	31%	12

Product Description

Chemlife Base 8 is a complementary product line to the Chemlife 24 series for use when dark colors are desired. This tinting base is specially formulated to minimize color flooding and floating and is fully compatible with the other sealers, primers and topcoats available in the Chemlife 24 line.  Unlike Chemlife 24, this product only has an 8 hour pot-life.

Special Recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards.

Recommended: Meets Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), TR 6 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:
<4.90	<4.90	<588	<588	<1.67	<0.54

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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 parts 421-63XX to 1 part 873-1251	8 hours (catalyzed)	Zahn #2 signature cup 18 – 22 seconds	803-1325 (if required)	800-5328 (2-3% maximum)	803-1298	3 – 4 mils	507 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 cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.  Stain systems used under acid catalyzed systems should be acid stable.  AkzoNobel recommends using 825-90XX, 825-91XX Promatch^® C-Mix Stains or 890-85XX Promatch Dye stains.

General Information

Catalyze and reduce the material as recommended.  Chemlife  is applied in one to three 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  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 Conversion Varnish Primer 522-2400. Consult with your coatings supplier for specific recommendations.

Chemlife 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 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 must not be polluted with oil and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats. 

Chemlife must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F 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

Room Temperature (68°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
15 minutes	1 hour	Overnight

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

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.