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)	7.3	9.3%	6%	12

Product Description

Crackle Lacquer is used to give a special crackling effect when it dries.

Uses

Crackle Lacquer is an effect finish that gives consistent cracks when applied over a lacquer basecoat or sealer.  This effect can be used to give an antique effect especially when combined with glazing and distressing.

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:
<6.70	<3.80	<800	<450	<5.6	<0.01

Note:

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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	N/A	N/A	Zahn #2 signature cup 22 – 24 seconds	N/A	N/A	803-1298	2 – 6 mils	103 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

Crackle Lacquer must be applied over a base of nitrocellulose lacquer or sealer such as 546-5006 Chemlack Sealer, 441-50XX Chemlack or 230-65XX White Chemlack.  This base may be tinted to desired color with 844 or 866 line tints.  (Color of base material will be color of cracks.)

General Information

Crackle Lacquer must be topcoated with clear nitrocellulose lacquer for protection. 

Control the size of cracking with wet mils applied. The thicker the wet film of Crackle Lacquer the larger the cracks. 

Allow Crackle Lacquer to dry a minimum of one hour.

Always experiment with crackle system on a sample panel to insure desired aesthetic result as it is related to technique, before applying on job parts.

Further effects can be added to system, i.e.:

-        Glazing over Crackle Lacquer, streaking with china bristle brush (be sure to dry glaze or wipe stain well).

-        Fly specking over Crackle Lacquer.

 

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 minutes	1 hour	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	40 – 45 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.