NAME:
ENVIROCRYL 500 CRYSTAL CLEAR ACRYLIC URETHANE SELF SEAL TOPCOAT
AVAILABLE SHEENS:
ELAC50010 10 Gloss – Flat
ELAC50020 20 20 Gloss – Low Gloss
ELAC50030 30 Gloss – Satin
DESCRIPTION:
ELAC500XX series is a water white clear acrylic urethane topcoat that is easy to spray at alow pressures, is fast drying and offers excellent clarity, waxy feel, early block resistance and excellent sanding making it a great self-seal product. This coating is suitable for tough environments like kitchens and baths when used as a 1K product and can also be catalyzed with CAT100-LV hardener (4-6hr pot life) to improve adhesion, vertical flow, chemical and mar resistance or crosslinked with CAT150 crosslinker to improve vertical flow, chemical and mar resistance. This product is not intended to be tinted (use 510XX).
USES:
This product is designed as a clearcoat for interior wood finishing applications such as cabinetry, furniture and millwork.
PRODUCT PREPARATION:
Reduction is generally not required. Product should be at room temperature and mixed thoroughly prior to finishing to ensure consistency and gloss.
2K MXING RATIOS:
| CAT100-LV Hardener (5%) | CAT150 Crosslinker (3%) |
|---|---|
| Per Quart: 60g/50mL/1.8floz. | 29 grams, 25mL ~ 0.9 fl oz. |
| Per Gallon: 240g/200mL | 117 grams, 100mL ~ 3.4 fl oz. |
| Per Pail (5 GA): 1.2kg (1 jar) | 582 grams, 497mL ~ 17 fl oz. |
SANDING
Substrate should be sanded with 180 grit sandpaper prior to finishing. Use Self-Sealed sanding the first coat with 320 grit or Superfine Sponges.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION:
Spray type: Air Assisted Airless
Fluid Pressure: 400-600 PSI
Air Pressure: 20-25 PSI (triggered)
Tips:
Kremlin 04114, 06114, 09114, 09154
Wagner 0950, 1150, 1350, 1360
Graco/CA and others 411, 413, 511, 513, 611, 613
Spray type: Airless
Fluid Pressure: 1500-2000 PSI
Tips: Fine Finish or Ultra Finish 308, 408, 508
Reduction: Not required, water or RX010 optional
Spray type: Cup Gun (gravity)
Air Pressure: 20-25 PSI
Tips: 1.5 – 1.8
Reduction: Not required, water or ELRX010 optional
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Specific Gravity: 1.02 ± 2%
Viscosity: 1100 – 1300 cps @25°C
Solids Content: 30% by weight (29% by vol.)
Flash Point: >75°C
VOC’s (minus exempt): 220 g/L, 1.85 lb/gal
DRYING TIMES:
Air dry:
(20°C/68°F)
Dry to Touch: 20 Minutes
Dry to Sand: 1 hour
Dry to Recoat: 1-2 hours
Dry to Stack: 2 hours
Note: Gentle air movement (recirculator or fan) while parts are drying will reduce dry to sand times by 20-40%
Conventional Oven:
(40-45°C/104-113°F)
Dry to Sand: 30 Minutes
Dry to Recoat: 30-60 Minutes
Dry to Stack: 1 hour
Sun-Spot IR Cure:
(Recommended)
Flash off: 2 Minutes
Direct Cure: 4-5 Minutes @60-70°C (140-160F)
Rack Cure: 10 minutes @10%+ power
Cool Down: 10-20 Minutes
Product is dry to stack (or sand) after cooling
TYPICAL SYSTEMS:
Substrate: Cherry
ELSWB104 Wiping Stain (tinted)
ELSEAL500 Envirocryl 500 Clear Sealer or ELAC50020 Self-Sealed Sand using 320 grit sandpaper
ELAC50020 Envirocryl Clear Topcoat 20 Sheen
TYPICAL SYSTEMS:
Substrate: MDF
ELPR160-TB Envirocryl White Primer (2 coats to fill), Sand 320 ELACW40020 Envirocryl 400 White Topcoat
ELDGB100 Dry Glaze (tinted)
Scuff sand 320 to remove glaze and abrade colourcoat ELAC50020 Envirocryl Clear Topcoat 20 Sheen
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Use stainless steel or plastic equipment for all water based products. When switching between solvent and water based products in the same spray equipment we suggest the following:
- From Solvent to Water: Wash with acetone, then wash with water.
- From Water to Solvent: Wash with water, then wash with acetone.
Keep containers closed when not in use and wash all equipment well. Keep from freezing.
These products are designed for industrial use only. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet prior to use.
SHELF LIFE:
12 months in unopened containers
STORAGE
Disclaimer: Every reasonable precaution is taken in the manufacture of our products to ensure that they comply with our standards. The information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge. Any suggestions made by us covering the use of our products are based on experience and/or tests believed to be reliable. However, because the use of any product of our manufacture is completely beyond our control, including for example, the method and conditions of application, no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made. Manufacturer’s maximum liability shall be to replace such quantity of product determined by our laboratory to be defective. User shall determine the suitability of the product for his intended use and assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith.
