NAME:
ENVIROCRYL 500 CRYSTAL CLEAR SEALER
DESCRIPTION:
ELSEAL500 sealer is an acrylic urethane high build water white clear sealer for use under Envirolak topcoats. The product provides excellent clarity and is easy to sand after 1 hour. It can be used 1K or can be catalyzed with CAT100-LV hardener (4-6hr pot life) for improved adhesion and chemical resistance making it suitable for use as a toner over old solvent-based finishes. Used in conjunction with Envirolak water-based topcoats will meet KCMA standards.
USES:
PRODUCT PREPARATION:
Reduction is not required on closed pore woods, Add 15% water for open pore woods like oak and walnut. Product should be at room temperature and mixed thoroughly prior to application.
CATALYST RATIOS
USING CAT100-LV HARDENER
| Product | Ratio |
|---|---|
| ELSEAL500 (approx. 4-6 hr pot life @5%) | by weight ~5% 1.2kg (1 cans) per 19.6kg (5 GA) pail 220g (1/5 can) per 3.9k |
| by volume ~5% (5:1) 1.06L (1 cans) per 5 GA 212mL/7.2oz.(1/5 can) per GA |
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION:
Spray type: Air Assisted Airless
Fluid Pressure: 300-600 PSI
Air Pressure: 25 PSI (triggered)
Tips: Kremlin 04114, 06114, 09114, 09154
Wagner 0950, 1150, 1350, 1360, 1380
Graco/CA and others 411, 413, 511, 513, 611, 613
Reduction: Hand Spray 0-15% Water
Reduction: Machine Spray (Recip or Rotary) 0-15% Water
Spray type: Airless
Fluid Pressure: 1500-2000 PSI
Tips: Fine Finish or Ultra Finish 308, 408, 508
Reduction: Hand Spray 0-15% Water
Reduction: Machine Spray (Recip or Rotary) 0-15% Water
Spray type: HVLP (Turbine) 5 stage or higher
Air Pressure: Max
Needle: 1.8-2.0 needle, high solids air cap
Reduction: 0-15% Water
Spray type: Cup Gun (gravity)
Air Pressure: 20-25 PSI
Tips: 1.5 – 1.8
Reduction: 0-15% Water
Brush: Medium/Firm Nylon or Polyester
Roll: Mohair, Velour or 3/16 Microfiber
Reduction: 0-15% Water
Wet Film Build: 4-6 mils
Grams per 1/10 sq. metre: (250x400mm board) 8.5-11g
Number of Coats: 1-2 depending on desired look
Maximum Dry Film Build: 5 mils
Coating Temperature at Application: 20°C (68°F) or higher
*for colder temperatures, add reducer (ELRX010) or warm material prior to spraying
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
(of the ELBDG)
Specific Gravity: 1.02 ± 2%
Viscosity: 3500-4000 cps @20°C
Solids Content: 36% by weight
Pot Life: NA (4-6 hrs @ 5% CAT100-LV)
Flash Point: >75°C
VOC’s: 85 g/L, 0.7 lb/gal
VOC’s (Less Exempt): 235 g/L, 1.96 lb/gal
SANDING:
Substrate should be sanded with 150-180 grit sandpaper prior to staining or applying sealer. Stains should be allowed to dry prior to application of seal coat. Sand sealer with 320-400 grit sandpaper or Superfine sponges.
DRYING TIMES:
Air dry:
(20°C/68°F)
Dry to Sand: 20-40 Minutes
Dry to Stack: 8 hours
Note: Gentle air movement (recirculator or fan) while parts are drying will reduce dry to sand times by 20-40%. Allow parts to flash off 2-3 minutes.
Conventional Oven:
(40-45°C/104-113°F)
Dry to Sand: 15-25 Minutes
Dry to Stack: 2-3 hours
Sun-Spot IR Cure:
Cure: 10 Minutes @60-70°C
Cool Down: 5-10 Minutes
Product is dry to sand (or stack) after cooling
TYPICAL SYSTEMS:
Substrate: Maple, Cherry or other closed pore woods
Envirostain Wiping or Spray Stain
ELSEAL500 1K or with 5% CAT100LV no reduction
Sand using 320/400 grit sandpaper and super fine sponges
ELAC500XX or ELNYC300XX 1K or 2K or EL100XX or EL125XX with CAT100LV
Substrate: Oak, Walnut or other open pore woods
Envirostain Wiping or Spray Stain
ELSEAL500 1K or with 5% CAT100LV reduced 15% with water
Sand using 320/400 grit sandpaper and super fine sponges
ELAC500XX or ELNYC300XX 1K or 2K or EL100XX or EL125XX with CAT100LV
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- From Solvent to Water: Wash with acetone, then wash with water.
- From Water to Solvent: Wash with water, then wash with acetone.
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.
