Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
700-800 Centipoises at 77°F (25°C)​	>200°F	8.80	33.88	30.70	12

Product Description

Aqua Clear Acrylic self-crosslink addresses the needs for various market. Aqua Clear meets KCMA specifications and AWI system #7.Aqua Clear has unique thixotropy for vertical and horizontal application when applied as a self-seal or over Aqua Clear sealer. Aqua Clear has excellent clarity and transparency.

Uses

Aqua Clear is a self-crosslink Waterborne topcoat designed for cabinet, architectural millwork, furniture and refinish markets.

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:
1.85	0.75	222	89.9	0.26	0.00

Note:

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Application Data

Suggested Uses:	Mixing Ratio:	Pot Life:	Application Viscosity:	Reducer:	Retarder:	Clean-up Solvent:	Recommended Wet Film:	Coverage:
For Cabinet, Architectural Millwork, Refinish Markets	N/A	N/A	Brookfield 700-800 cps at 77°F (25°C)	Water up to 15% by volume depending on spray equipment	100-146	Water	4-6 wet mils	552 sqft/gal

Note:

Depending on spray equipment the Aqua Clear may need some reduction, the addtion of water 10-15 % water is recommended for cup gun, gravity cuop or HVLP.
For Air Assisted and Airless Aqua Clear can be use as is.

Surface Preparation

Substrate must be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit paper prior to seal. Sealer should be sanded with 280/320 grit paper prior to being coated, The Sealer should be coated within four hours of being sanded. Appropriate sealers are the Chemcraft Aqua Clear sealer 423-2400 or Aqua Clear 423-24XX can be use as a self seal. When recoating, the previous coat of the Aqua Clear Waterborne Topcoat must be sanded and the next coat applied within four hours of being sanded.

General Information

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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:
20 minutes	45 minutes	24 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
12 minutes	20 minutes	30 minutes

Note:

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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.