CATALAC ACID CATALYSED LACQUERS

Description The CATALAC Range of furniture consists of Urea formaldehyde alkyd modified
fast curing acid catalysed lacquers proving high quality clear and pigmented acid
catalysed coatings which are available in various gloss (reflectance) levels ranging
from Gloss to dead matt. These finishes dry by a combination of solvent evapouration
and chemical reaction. The result of the chemical reaction is a hard, tough, and
solid film which is far more mar resistant than a conventional air-drying finish. These
lacquers are resistant to water spotting, cracking, yellowing. Not recommended for
exterior use.
Product: Catalac AC Lacquers
Product Code: 8200 series
Pack size: 5lt, 20lt, 200lt.
Colour: Clear & Pigmented
Gloss: Gloss, Silk, Sheen Satin, Matt, Flatt, Dead Matt.
Substrate: Wood, Veneers, Foil Boards, Laminates.
Preparation: Sand with 180-220 paper.
Mixing ratio: Catalyse with 4 % Catalyst NJ (8244) for general use or 4 % Catalyst CC (8201) for
curtain coating or 4 % Catalyst HW (8201) for high ambient temperature conditions.
Pot Life: Correctly mixed product has a pot-life of 8hrs @ 25C.
Application: Conventional spray, airless, air assisted airless, curtain coating, dipping.
Film Thickness: W.F.T 130um
D.F.T 40um
Surface Dry /
Hard Dry: 1. Touch Dry 15 mins @ 25C
2. Handle 2 hrs @ 25C
3. Stacking 18 hrs @ 25C
4. Full Cure 7 days @ 25 C
t should be noted that these indicated times can vary considerably with changes in
ambient temperatures and film bond.
Force Dry: After a suitable "flash off period ( 10 mins) these products can be force dried at
50C 60C for 15 mins. Finished articles can be stacked or wrapped after a
shorter period compared to air drying.
Recoating: After 2hrs.
Spreading Rate: 80-120g/m 7.5 11m/l
Chemical Specialities Woodfinish Department Catalac Acid Catalysed Lacquers WD 007
CATALAC ACID CATALYSED LACQUERS
Thinner/ Thinning Ratio: 1. Thin, if necessary to required viscosity ( 18 secs) with Solvent CFS 1113 for
general use.
2. Other specialised thinners and retarders are available on request. t is
essential that the viscosity is adjusted to the "ideal for the particular spraying
operation in hand. Viscosity determines inter alia.
delivery rate through spraying tip.
applied film thickness which in turnaffects:-
-hold up, ie vertical sag resistance
-solvents release, ie film must stay open long enough for 90% of solvents.
-consistency of finish, ie even gloss level etc.
-cost
potlife viscosity must be constant for the life of the mix to
control consistency of spray and reject rate.
Viscosity/temperature relationship (Ford 4)
-10 Deg C - 37 seconds
-15 Deg C - 29 seconds
-20 Deg C - 25 seconds
-25 Deg C - 22 seconds
-30 Deg C - 19,5 seconds
Note: We do not recommend the use of Lacquer thinner, since
this type of thinner can lead to disruption of previous coats.
Auxillaries: PotIife Extender (1185) - s used to extend potlife of left over mixes at
the end of the day. A suggested addition of 5% is recommended.
DebubbIe (2002) To eliminate solvent rash which may be encountered
in hot conditions. We recommend an addition of 50ml per 25ml (0.2%).
Anti-Curtain SpiIt / Fish Eye EIiminator (2003) An addition
of 200ml per 25ml (0.8%) is recommended where:
-Curtain splitting is encountered (low film with applications).
-Fish eyes are a problem (oil in air lines, greasy particles).
TECHNICAL DATA;
Mass Solids: 38 % (Clear Gloss) Varies according to colour & gloss.
Volume Solids: 30% (Clear Gloss)
Specific Gravity: 0.900 - 1.10 (varies according to colour)
Binder Type: Alkyd Urea-formaldehyde
Viscosity: 28 - 30 secs Ford 4 @ 25C (uncatalyzed)
18 - 20 secs Ford 4 @ 25C (catalyzed)
Technical Department: Every finishing operation is different. The Chemspec Technical Department is at the
disposal of our customers to help and advise on your specific requirements.
Health & Safety: Refer Material Safety Data Sheet.
Chemical Specialities Woodfinish Department Catalac Acid Catalysed Lacquers WD 007