Product Specifications

Viscosity:	Flash Point:	Density (lb/gal):	Solid (% by weight):	Solid (% by volume):	Shelf Life (months):
Zahn #3 signature cup 35 sec at 77°F	>180° F	8.59	30.4%	28.0%	12

Product Description

Aqualux Uniclear Topcoat is an extremely durable acrylic with superior mar resistance. Aqualux Uniclear Topcoat is a water white resin system with excellent chemical resistance. Aqualux Uniclear Topcoat offers hardness, clarity, soft feel and excellent surface slip.

It's low V.O.C. content and no formaldehyde allows it to qualify for LEED Projects.

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

Recommended: Architectural Woodwork Institute. (AWI). T.R.3. 

Uses

Aqualux Uniclear Topcoat is designed for interior furniture, fittings, kitchen cabinet and other 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:
<2.2	<0.8	<260	<100	<0.31	<0.1

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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 #3 signature cup 35 seconds	Water as required	N/A	Use water when in liquid state, use water / Butyl Cellosolve 800-5742 when material is semi-dried	4 - 5 wet mils	450 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 should be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit sandpaper prior to staining or coating. Sealers if used should be sanded with 240, 280, and 320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. Stain systems recommended under this product are Promatch® Aqua Wiping Stains 824-50XX, 824-51XX, 824-8012, 824-8019, Promatch C-Mix Wiping Stains 825-90XX, 825-91XX, Promatch Dye Stains 890-85XX or Promatch Aqua Dye Stains 890-12XX.

General Information

Mix material before use.  Add water to reduce, if required, and mix thoroughly.  Apply by spray at wet film builds of 4 - 5 mils.  Application and drying conditions must be at temperatures of 64°F or above and at a humidity of less than 65%.  Increased airflow and/or drying temperatures, including the use of infrared, will greatly decrease dry times.

Apply at 4 - 5 mils wet on sanded or sealed substrate.  Further coats may be applied after complete drying followed by sanding with 280/320 grit stearated paper.  Second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day the previous coat is sanded.

Aqualux Uniclear must be agitated thoroughly at all times to ensure product consistency. Contact with metal surfaces should be avoided. In the curing cycle, the addition of heat and air movement will shorten the drying time.

Note:  Aqualux Uniclear must not be polluted with oil, solvent based paint or the like and should not be applied to metal surfaces.  Aqualux Uniclear must not be sanded with steel wool between the coats.  This coating must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F or relative humidity above 65%.

Film build should not exceed 2 dry mils per coat. Total film build must not exceed 4 dry mils.

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	1 hour	8 hours

Forced Drying Schedule (122°F)

Tack Free Time:	Dry to Sand:	Dry to Stack:
10-15 minutes	45 minutes	6 hours

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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.