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	-4°F (-20°C)	7.6	27.5%	19.531%	12

Product Description

E. S. Lacquer Elite II is a ready to use, pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC) with the addition of a UV block. E. S. Lacquer Elite II can be used as a self-seal or used with Variseal® H/S 431-4602, Optiseal Fast Dry 431-1941, Variseal 431-4601 or Chemvinyl 546-8002. E. S. Lacquer II has improved moisture resistance, household wear and household chemical resistance. This coating may be catalyzed to further enhance its durability.
Contact your coating supplier for a recommendation.
The addition of a UV block to E. S. Lacquer Elite II enhances its light stability versus Chemcraft’s standard Opticlear. This coating will dry quickly and sand easily. E. S. Lacquer Elite II is supplied ready to use.

Special Recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Associations (KCMA) Standards.
Recommended: Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). T.R.2.

Uses

Recommended for office and household furniture, kitchen cabinets 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:
<5.11	<3.70	<625	<455	<1.8	<0.4

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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	100 parts 431-47XX to 3 parts 873-0870	1 Day (catalyzed)	Zahn #2 signature cup 21 - 25 seconds	803-1325	800-5328	803-1298	3 – 5 mils	325 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 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating. Sealers, if used, should be sanded prior to being coated with 280/320 grit stearated paper. The sealer should be topcoated within four hours of being sanded. An appropriate sealer is Variseal® H/S 431-4602, Chemvinyl 431-1923, Optiseal Fast Dry 431-1941, Variseal 431-4601, Chemvinyl 546-8002 or self-seal. E.S. Lacquer Elite II 431-47XX can not 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

Agitate material before use.  Always mix E.S. Lacquer Elite II while adding catalyst and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios to ensure product consistency and consistent gloss.

Apply at 3 – 5 mils wet on sanded or sealed 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.

This product can be used as a self sealer, however if a sealer is desired   Optiseal 900 H/S 431-4602 is recommended.

Maximum film build of E.S. Lacquer Elite II should not exceed 4 mils dry.  Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry.

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.

Contact with metal sources should be avoided.

E. S. Lacquer Elite II must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between the coats.  It 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 – 20 minutes	1 hour	2 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

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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.