Technical Data Sheet
ELPR180
Revision Date: 12/31/2022
PRODUCT CODES:
ELPR180
NAME:
ENVIROTHANE 180 NEUTRAL PRIMER HIGH SOLIDS
DESCRIPTION:
ELPR180 is the neutral version of our high performance white primer. This product is designed to be tinted for use in dark coloured finishes. It provides good hiding when tinted and offers outstanding fill characteristics in an easy to sand, VOC friendly water based primer. When using PR180 on veneer, solid wood or in a refinish situation it is necessary to use the product as a 2K system by adding ELCAT100 Hardener to improve adhesion and prevent cracking.
USES:
This product is designed for interior wood finishing applications such as cabinetry, tables, furniture and millwork.
PRODUCT PREPARATION:
Reduction is not required if spraying through a pump, but the product may be reduced up to 10% with water to improve application characeteristics depending on the equipment used. Product should be at room temperature and mixed thoroughly prior to finishing to ensure consistency and gloss.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION:
Spray type:
Fluid Pressure:
Air Pressure:
Tips:
Air Assisted Airless
500-700 PSI
25 PSI (triggered)
06, 09 or 12
Spray type:
Fluid Pressure:
Tips:
Airless
1200-2000 PSI
310, fine finish or ultra finish
Spray type:
Fluid Pressure:
Needle:
Reduction:
HLV (Turbine)
Max
1.5-1.8
2-5% ELRX010
Spray type:
Fluid Pressure:
Tips:
Reduction:
Cup Gun (gravity)
40 PSI
1.8
2-5% ELRX010
Wet Film Build:
Grams per 1/10 sq. metre: (250x400mm board) Number of Coats:
Maximum Dry Film Build:
Coating Temperature at Application:
4-6 mils
16-24
1-2 depending on desired look
6 mils
20*C (68*F) or higher
*for colder temperatures, add reducer (ELRX010) or warm material prior to spraying
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Specific Gravity:
Viscosity:
Solids Content:
Pot Life:
Flash Point:
VOC’s (Less Exempt):
1.4 ± 2%
2500cps @20°C 66% by weight
None
>75°C
56 g/L, 0.47 lb/gal
80 g/L, 0.67 lb/gal
SANDING:
MDF substrate should be sanded with at least 180 grit (preferably 320 for any routed- out areas) or finer sandpaper prior to applying primer. Sand primer with 320 grit sandpaper or fine sponges. Two coats can be applied same day back-to-back without sanding between and still acheive good adhesion
DRYING TIMES:
Air dry:
(20°C/68°F)
Dry to Touch
Dry to Sand
Dry to Stack
10 Minutes
30-50 Minutes
12Hours
Sand primer with 320 grit or Superfine Sponges. This product is versatile and can be topcoated tinted versions of our Envirothane 100 or 300 Series Topcoats or a variety of other coatings.
Conventional Oven:
(40-45°C/104-113°F)
Dry to Touch
Dry to Sand
Dry to Stack
5 Minutes
15-25 Minutes
1-2 Hours
Sun-Spot IR Cure:
(Recommended)
Flash off
Cure
Cool Down
Product is dry to sand (or stack) after cooling
2 Minutes
15 Min. @60-70°C (140-160°F)
5 minutes
TYPICAL SYSTEMS:
Note: Two coats of PR180 can be applied same day without sanding between.
Refinish – Dark Colours Over Old Finishes
Substrate: Honey Oak with Pre-cat Lacquer
Prep: Degrease, rinse and sand 180 grit
1 or 2 coats, ELPR180 (5% 896-9901) Primer with 2.5% – 5% by vol. ELCAT100 Sand using 320 grit sandpaper or fine sponge
1 or 2 coats EL100XX Envirothane 100 Topcoat Tinted Black
New Finish – Solid Wood Frame with Veneer core
1 or 2 coats, ELPR180 (with tint) Primer with 2.5% – 5% by vol. ELCAT100 Hardener Sand using 320 grit sandpaper or fine sponge
ELPR180 Envirothane 180 Primer Tinted Black (5% 896-9901)
Sand using 320 grit sandpaper or fine sponge
1 or 2 coats EL100XX Envirothane 100 Topcoat Custom Dark Colour
New Finish – Black on MDF
ELPR180 Envirothane 180 Neutral Primer +5% 896-9901 Black Tint Sand using 320 grit sandpaper
ELPR180 Envirothane 180 Neutral Primer +5% 896-9901 Black Tint Sand using 320 grit sandpaper
EL100XX Envirothane 100 Warm Clear +5% Black Tint
CLEANING:
Flush all equipment with water until it runs clear. Built-up coating and deep cleaning can be performed using ELRX110 EnviroKlean WB Cleaner. For best results cleaning tips, aircaps and unpainted parts use ELRX110 for one hour or 10-20 minutes in an Ultrasonic bath (max. temp. 50°C/120°F). Do not leave painted parts (i.e. spray guns) in ELRX110 for more than 20 minutes.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Use stainless steel (304/316) 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 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:
Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature (18-25°C/64-75°F) and protect from direct sunlight and foreign material. Do not store at temperatures below 5°C/41°F.
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.
