Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 22 sec at 77°F	-4°F (-20°C)	7.8	28%	18%	12

Product Description

Variseal HS is a one-component, pre-catalyzed sealer designed for all types of woods for interior use.  It has a rapid dry and sands easily to a smooth finish. 

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

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

Uses

Variseal HS 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:
<5.50	<4.30	<660	<520	<2.0	<0.25

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Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
All types of interior woods	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 18 - 24 seconds	803-1325	800-5328	803-1298	3 – 5 mils	300 sq. ft./gal.

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Surface Preparation

Wood substrate should be sanded with 120, 150 or 180 grit paper prior to staining or coating. Stain system under acid containing coatings 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 thoroughly before use.  Variseal HS must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency.

Apply one or two coats at 3-5 mils wet and allow 30-45 minutes to dry at 68°F prior to sanding and applying next coating. Sand with 280/320 grit paper before topcoating or recoating and ensure next coat is applied within eight hours of sanding.

This product dries rapidly, powders very well and seals the substrate preparing it for the appropriate topcoat.

Variseal HS must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool between the coats.  Variseal HS must not be used nor dried at temperatures below 64°F (18°C) or relative air humidity above 65%.  During hardening, the sealer 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 HS should not exceed 2 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating system must not exceed 4 mils dry.  

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 – 45 minutes	1 – 2 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
Flash off before entering oven	15 – 20 minutes	20 – 30 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.