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VBW-4573-A
Cosmetic Resistant Water Base VM
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Description
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VBW-4573-A is a Water
Base Vacuum Metallizing Basecoat that
has been designed for use in Basecoat
and Topcoat applications.
Among its attributes;
VBW-4573-A adheres to ABS,
Polycarbonate, surface treated
Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Phenolic
and Metals, and exhibits optimum
brilliance, flow, Chemical resistance
and optical properties.
VBW-4573-A has been
specifically designed for low V.O.C.
Cosmetic as well as general purpose
Metallizing applications, requiring the
ultimate in physical properties in a
Water base VM coatings.
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Properties
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Values
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Notations
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Specific Gravity:
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.97 - 1.07
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at 77 °F.
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Pound/Gallon:
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8.08 - 8.91
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at 77 °F.
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Solids content:
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42 - 51.0 %
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Range by weight
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Viscosity:
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19 - 26 sec.
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#3 Zahn Cup
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Spread:
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2860 sq/ft
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at .33 mills (approximate)
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Boiling Range:
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214 - 349
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°F
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Flash Point:
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61
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°F
(TCC)
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V.O.C. Content:
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< 2.0
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lb/gl
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Other Information
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DOT Classification:
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Flammable Liquid
(FL)
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HMIS Rating:
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1-1-0
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H-F-R
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Application
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Reduction:
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Reduce 2:1 with water for
Basecoat applications. Reduce 1:1 with
Water for use as a Topcoat.
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Method:
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Apply by conventional
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HVLP Spray.
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Cure Cycle
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For Basecoat applications,
flash off 15 minutes,
followed by a 90 minute cure at a minimum
part temperature of 185 degrees F., to as
much as 295 degrees F., depending on
substrate and
film thickness at application. For use as
a Topcoat, flash of 15 minutes, followed
by a 90 minute cure at a minimum part
temperature of 185 degrees F.
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Topcoat Properties
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Water Soak:
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No evidence of blistering,
whitening of the coating surface or loss
of adhesion after 24 hours emersion
at 104 degrees F., and 5 minutes recovery.
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Chemical Resistance:
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No evidence of blistering,
cracking, whitening of the coating surface
or loss of adhesion after 24 hours
emersion in a various cosmetics, at
ambient temperature.
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Humidity:
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No evidence of cracking of
the coating surface, shrinkage or
whitening of the coating surface after 24
hours at 104 degrees F., and 98% relative
humidity.
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Storage
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Store in tightly sealed
containers, at ambient temperatures.
Protect from moisture, evaporation and foreign
materials. Process ability of this product
can be adversely affected by evaporation
and contamination.
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Shelf Life
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3 months, provided
materials are kept in sealed original
containers under specified conditions.
Storage beyond this period can produce
higher viscosities.
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Availability
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VBW-4573-A is available in 5 and 55 gallon epoxy
phenolic lined steel containers. Please
contact Pearl Paints for ordering
information.
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