Airguard® FF Catalyzed Lacquer
495-35XX
Product Code:
495-3520
495-3535
495-3550
495-3590
Low Gloss
Satin Gloss
Semi-Gloss
High Gloss
VISCOSITY:
FLASH POINT:
DENSITY (lb/gal):
SOLID (% by weight):
SOLID (% by volume):
SHELF LIFE (months):
Zahn #2 signature cup 21 sec at 77°F
54°F
7.9
34.5%
26.3%
12
Product Description: Now you can offer your customers a Formaldehyde Free alternative without sacrificing
performance. Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer has low odor during application and curing and delivers a furniture like feel.
It can be used in place of any catalyzed lacquer, and requires no special processes. Formulated for durability, Airguard
FF Catalyzed Lacquer provides excellent chemical resistance.
Uses: Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer is recommended for office and household furniture, kitchen cabinets, as well as
other interior wood applications.
Environmental Data (as supplied):
VOC less exempt lb/gal:
VOC lb/gal:
VOC less exempt g/l:
VOC g/l:
VOC lb/lb Solid:
VHAPs lb/lb Solid:
<5.2
<5.2
<610
<610
<0.1.89
<0.02
See individual compliance sheets for specific data
Application Data:
SUGGESTED USES:
MIXING RATIO:
POT LIFE:
APPLICATION VISOCITY:
REDUCER:
RETARDER:
CLEAN-UP SOLVENT:
RECOMMENDED WET FILM:
COVERAGE:
Wood Finish
95 parts 495-35XX to 5 parts 873-4900
12 Hours
Zahn #2 signature cup 20-22 seconds
803-1325
800-5328
800-5500
3-4 mils
420 sq. ft/gal at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer
efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of
application or coating thickness.
Airguard® FF Catalyzed Lacquer
495-35XX
Directions for Use
Surface Preparation: Substrate must be sanded using 120, 150 or 180 grit stearated paper prior to staining or coating.
Sealers, if used, should be sanded with 280/320 grit stearated paper prior to being coated. The substrate as well as the
sealers should be topcoated within eight hours of being sanded. Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer cannot be used on
metal, old oil or cellulose lacquers. Stain systems used under acid catalyzed systems should be acid stable. AkzoNobel
®
recommends using 825-90XX, 825-91XX Promatch C-Mix Stains or 890-85XX Promatch Dye Stains.
General information: Agitate material before use. Always mix Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer while adding catalyst and
reducers in the recommended mixing ratios. Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer must be agitated thoroughly at all times to
ensure product consistency and consistent gloss. This product is at a ready to spray after catalyzation. It dries quickly
and sands easily.
Apply at 3 – 4 mils wet on sanded or sealed substrate. Further coats may be applied after complete drying followed by
sanding with 280/320 grit stearated paper. The second and subsequent coats must be applied the same day as the
previous coat is sanded.
This product is designed to be use as a self-sealer. Consult with your coatings supplier for other specific
recommendations.
Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer must not be polluted with oil, varnish or the like and must not be sanded with steel wool
between coats. Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer must not be used and dried at temperatures below 64°F or relative
humidity above 65%. During the curing process, the coating must not be exposed to ammonia vapors. Ammonia
cleaners should not be used for cleaning the finished surface. This may accelerate discoloration.
Maximum film build of Airguard FF Catalyzed Lacquer should not exceed 4 mils dry. Maximum film build of total coating
system must not exceed 4 mils dry. Contact with metal surfaces must be avoided.
THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURES. FAILURE
TO ADHERE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN IN THIS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET WILL LIKELY RESULT IN
UNSATISFACTORY FILM APPEARANCE OR FILM FAILURE. THE COMPLETED COATING SYSTEM SHOULD BE
CHECKED FOR REQUIRED PROPERTIES PRIOR TO START-UP OF PRODUCTION.
Drying Times:
Tack Free:
Dry to Sand:
Dry to Stack:
At 68°F
15 minutes
1 hour
2 – 3 hours
At 122°F
Flash off before entering oven
20 – 30 minutes
40 – 45 minutes
Note: Dry times are greatly affected by film build, porosity of substrate, air movement as well as heat and humidity.
Temperatures are based on actual board temperature. This may vary depending on length of time for boards to reach
these temperatures. Minimum curing temperatures of 64°F/18°C must be maintained throughout the curing cycle to
achieve the film integrity as stated in product features.
These products are designed for industrial use only. AkzoNobel views safety as a top priority. Please refer to Material
Safety Data Sheet for information on the safe use of this product.
Values shown are calculated estimates and should not be construed as product specifications. We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this
information and our products or the products of other manufacturers in combination with our products may be used. We accept no responsibility for
results obtained by the application of this information or the safety and suitability of each such product or product combination for their own purposes.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we sell the products without warranty, and users assume all responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising
from the use of our products whether used alone or a combination with other products. Use of unapproved or reclaimed solvent blends may reduce
film properties and is not recommended.
AkzoNobel Coatings, Inc.
1431 Progress Ave
High Point, NC 27260
336-841-5111
R05/14