Millwork / Furniture - Nitrocellulose Lacquer Systems - HS Clear Gloss Lacquer Finish

  • Product Description
  • Physical Properties
  • Application Data
  • Directions for Use
  • Technical Literature

Product Code:

1C103

Product Description and Uses:

Schwartz HS Clear Gloss Lacquer is a high solids nitrocellulose-based lacquer topcoat for any interior wood furniture and cabinetry.

It has an excellent adhesion and film build, providing protection and aesthetics to any wood surface.

Product Advantages:

  1. Fast dry.
  2. Excellent build.
  3. Accents wood grain.
  4. High solids

Standard Container Sizes

205L Drum

18.9 Litre Pail

Physical Properties:

Viscosity:

45 - 50 sec #4 Ford Cup

Flash Point:

5°C

Weight Solids:

26.5 to 28.5%

Density:

0.930 g/ml

Sheen:

Gloss (> 90)

Appearance:

Clear liquid

Shelf Life:

2 years unopened

Environmental Information:

VOC: max 692 g/L

Suggested Uses:

Use for interior wood furniture and millwork

Mixing Instructions:

Reduce with 30% 4T100 Lacquer Thinner to adjust spray viscosity.

Recommended System:

Use Schwartz 1C189 HS Sanding Sealer, followed by 1C103 HS Clear Gloss Lacquer.

Application Tools:

Apply using conventional, airless, air-assisted airless and HVLP sprayer/atomizer.

Coverage:

400 sq ft/gal (1 mil dry film)

Dry Time:

Tack free in15 minutes (25C, 60% RH).

Dry Hard in 30-45mins. (25C, 60% RH).

Caution: cold temperature, high humidity, or lack of airflow will prolong dry times.

Recoat time:

30 - 45 minutes (25C, 60% RH)

Clean-up Solvent:

4T100 Lacquer Thinner

Reducer:

4T100 Lacquer Thinner

Retarder:

4T175 Retarder

Pot Life:

NA

Surface Preparation:

Surfaces must be clean, dry and contaminant-free.

Sand wood with 150-grit sandpaper before staining or coating.

Remove all dust. When sealer or topcoat is sanded, always apply succeeding coat within 8 hours of sanding.

Sand between coats with 280-320 grit sandpaper.

Application:

Following surface preparation, apply by spray.

Check with equipment manufacturer for settings to achieve the correct atomization.

For best results, seal bare wood with 1 coat of 1C189 HS Sanding Sealer followed by 2 even coats of 1C103 HS Clear Gloss Lacquer at 3 - 5 mils wet film thickness per coat.

Always allow to dry and scuff sand between coats with 280 - 320 grit sandpaper.

Film build of entire system must not exceed 5 mils dry film thickness.

Ambient Conditions:

Use only when ambient conditions are 18°C to 30°C and RH= 40-60%.

Wood moisture content must be between 6 - 10%.

Storage:

Store indoor at room temperature, away from heat, ignition sources, open flames and direct sunlight.

Warning:

Use in a well-ventilated area.

Avoid sparking, use non-sparking tools.

Avoid open flames, turn off all pilot lights, ensure that work area is properly ventilated.

Soiled rags and waste products may contain combustible liquids or vapours, dispose in accordance with local regulations.

Refer to MSDS for information on safe use of this product.


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