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	0°F (-18°C)	7.5	23%	16%	12

Product Description

This is a fast building pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC). This coating demonstrates very good moisture, household wear, household chemical and mar resistance. The resins used in the coating are very clear and will resist ambering when compared to competitor’s pre-catalyzed coatings. Chemguard II is a one-component, pre-catalyzed coating.

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

Uses

Chemguard II is 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:
<5.65	<4.50	<675	<540	<2.70	<0.8

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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 431-70XX to 3 parts 873-0870	8 hours (catalyzed)	Zahn #2 signature cup 18 seconds	N/A	800-5328	803-1298	3 – 5 mils	276 sq ft/gal at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.

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Surface Preparation

Wood substrate should be sanded with 120, 150 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to sanding or coating. Sealers should be sanded with 280/320 grit stearated paper prior to topcoating.
The sealer should be topcoated within eight hours of sanding. Appropriate sealers are Chemcraft pre-catalyzed sealers or self-sealing. When recoating, the previous coat of Chemguard II must be sanded and the next coat applied within eight hours. Stain systems under acid containing coatings should be acid stable. The use of Chemcraft 825-90XX, 825-91XX Promatch® C-Mix Stains or 890-85XX Promatch Dye Stains is recommended. Chemguard II cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.

General Information

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

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 the substrate is sanded. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided.
Maximum film build of Chemguard II should not exceed 4 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry.

This coating is intended as a self-seal product however if a sealer is desired Chemvinyl 431-1923, Optiseal Fast Dry 431-1941, Variseal® 431-4601, Variseal H/S 431-4602 and Chemvinyl 546-8002 are recommended. Chemguard II is at a ready to spray viscosity. This coating will dry quickly and sand easily. This coating maybe catalyzed to further enhance its durability. It is not necessary to add catalyst to this product, however if a particular job calls for increased durability the addition of Chemcraft catalyst may achieve that goal. Contact your coatings supplier for a recommendation.

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.

This product does contain formaldehyde, but the quantity is below the reportable amount according to OSHA Regulation 1910.1048.

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	30 minutes	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

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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.