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)	7.8	23%	17%	6

Product Description

Varicure 275 is a one-component high solids pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC).  This is a fast building pre-catalyzed RAC with a VOC below 275 grams / liter.  Varicure 275 demonstrates very good moisture, household wear, household chemical, solvent and mar resistance.  Varicure 275 has very fast hardness development resulting in early print resistance and packaging.  Varicure 275 is supplied at a ready to spray viscosity.  This coating will dry quickly and sand easily.

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

Recommended:  Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). T.R.2.

Uses

Varicure 275 is recommended for office and household furniture, kitchen cabinets, as well as many other interior wood applications. Varicure 275 can be used as a self-seal or over Variseal 275 (431-1701).

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:
<2.3	<0.6	<275	<72	<0.31	<0.004

Note:

N/A

Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
Wood Finish	99 parts 431-17XX, 1 parts 873-1900	8 Hours	Zahn #2 signature cup 16 - 20 seconds	803-1325 or 803-1349	800-5815	800-5500	3 – 5 mils	372 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, if used, should be sanded with 280/320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated.  The sealer should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. Appropriate sealers are Chemcraft pre-catalyzed sealers, or self-seal. When recoating, the previous coat of Varicure 275 must be sanded and the next coat applied within eight hours. Varicure cannot be used on metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers.  

General Information

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

Apply at 3 – 5 mill 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. The maximum film build of Varicure 275 should not exceed 4 mils dry.

Varicure 275 may be catalyzed to further enhance its durability. Contact your coating supplier for a recommendation.

This product is intended as a self-seal product; however, if a sealer is desired Variseal 275 (431-1701) is recommended.

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

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

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:
15 - 20 minutes	45 - 60 minutes	2 - 3 Hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	20 – 30 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.