Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 19 - 22 sec at 77°F	-4° F (-20°C)	7.8	21%	15%	12

Product Description

Variseal is a one-component pre-catalyzed Reactive Amino Coating (RAC) designed to be used with the Varicure system.  It dries fast and sands easily to provide a smooth finish. Variseal is provided at a ready to use viscosity for ease of application.

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

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

Uses

Variseal is the recommended sealer for the Varicure® system and is intended for use on 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:
<5.9	<5.0	<708	<600	<3.2	<0.45

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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	98 parts 431-4601, 2 parts 873-0870 (Pot Life 8 hours) 99.5 parts 431-4601, 0.5 parts 873-1205 (Pot Life 8 hours) 99 parts 431-4601, 1 parts 873-1244 (Pot Life 10 days)	See mixing ratio	Zahn #2 signature cup 19 - 22 seconds	803-1325	800-5328	803-1298	3 – 5 mils	241 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. 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 Variseal while adding hardener and reducers in the recommended mixing ratios. Variseal must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency.

Apply one or two coats at 3 – 5 mill wet. The second coat must be applied the same day as the previous coat is sanded. 

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

Variseal must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between coats and before topcoating.  Variseal 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.

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.

The maximum film build of Variseal should not exceed 2 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry. 

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	20 – 30 minutes	2 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.