Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 18 sec at 77°F	-4°F (-20°C)	8.81	36%	23%	6

Product Description

Variset 275 is a one-component, pigmented pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC). This product has been formulated to meet 275 g/l VOC regulations.  Variset 275 demonstrates very good moisture, household wear, household chemical and mar resistance. This coating will dry quickly and sand easily. Variset 275 may be catalyzed to further enhance its durability. A recommended primer will be Versaprime 275 (545-5120).

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

Recommended:  Architectural Woodwork Institute Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer Opaque System (8^th Ed).

Uses

Variset 275 is recommended for cabinetry and millwork 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:
<2.26	<0.8	<275	<120	<0.24	<0.10

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 Finish	100 parts 131-17XX to 1 part 873-1900 *	8 hours *	Zahn #2 signature cup 16 - 20 seconds	803-1325 or 803-1349	800-5815	800-5500	3 – 5 mils	N/A

Note:

* Amount of catalyst required & pot life if material is catalyzed.

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. Primers should be sanded with 280/320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. The primer should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. When recoating, the previous coat of Variset 275 must be sanded and the next coat applied within eight hours. Variset 275 cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.

General Information

Agitate material before use.  Variset 275 must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency and consistent gloss.  Always mix Variset 275 while adding hardener and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios.

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.  The second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded.

Maximum film build of Variset 275 should not exceed 4 mils dry.  Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry.  Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided.

Variset 275 must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between the coats.  Variset 275 must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F or relative humidity above 65%.  During hardening the coating must not be exposed to ammonia vapors.  Ammonia cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface.  This may accelerate discoloration.

Please note that, as with any other pre-catalyzed product, this material contains, and has the potential to emit, formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0). As per the US Department of Labor Standard 29 CFR 1910.1048 covering formaldehyde, section (d)(1)(i) states that “Each employer who has a workplace covered by this standard shall monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde.” Please refer to the OSHA web site at www.osha.gov for further information.

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 - 15 minutes	2 hours	3 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	30 – 45 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.