522-3000 OmniBuild® Pro Primer
OmniBuild Pro Primer is a true 24 hour pot life conversion varnish primer for interior woodwork and MDF.

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OmniBuild Pro Primer is a true 24 hour pot life conversion varnish primer for interior woodwork and MDF.
Start with the surface, the existing finish and the way the space or equipment is used. Our team can help you work through product choices and the requirements for your project.
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| Coating range | Post-catalyzed |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 72-78 KU Stormer at 25°C |
| Flash Point | 45°F (7°C) |
| Density (kg/l) | 1.28 |
| Solid (% by weight) | 62.96% |
| Solid (% by volume) | 43.76% |
| Shelf Life (months) | 12 |
| Density | 1.28 kg/L |
| Weight solids | 62.96% |
| Volume solids | 43.76% |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| VOC | <480 g/L |
| Recommended wet film | 4.5 to 5.5 mills Max |
| Mixing ratio | 873-1251 @ 15% for 24 hour pot life 999-017 @ 10% for 8 hour pot life 999-031A @ 10% for 8 hour pot life 873-2400 @ 7% for 8 hour pot life |
| Pot life | See Mixing Ratio |
| Cleanup | 800-5500 (100-121) |
| Thinning | 803-1325 or 121-8020 (121-802) 10 - 15% as needed |
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OmniBuild Pro Primer is a true 24 hour pot life conversion varnish primer for interior woodwork and MDF.
It’s high-solids formulation provides superior build, sag resistance and hide. OmniBuild Pro Primer is easy to apply, sands easily and quickly and has a quick stack time making it very production-friendly. For optimum results use 117-24XX Chemlife 24 or 117-25XX Chemlife 24 Plus Topcoat.
Recommended uses
MDF
- Coverage
17 m2/l (701.87 sq.ft./gal) at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will vary depending on method of application or coating thickness.
- Drying time
Room temperature (20°C / 68°F): Tack Free Time: 10 - 15 minutes Dry to Sand: 20 - 30 minutes
Use the sheet for your exact product code and finish. Coverage and times depend on the stated temperature, humidity, substrate and coat thickness.
- Coating range
- Post-catalyzed
- Viscosity
- 72-78 KU Stormer at 25°C
- Flash Point
- 45°F (7°C)
- Density (kg/l)
- 1.28
- Solid (% by weight)
- 62.96%
- Solid (% by volume)
- 43.76%
- Shelf Life (months)
- 12
- Density
- 1.28 kg/L
- Weight solids
- 62.96%
- Volume solids
- 43.76%
- Shelf life
- 12 months
- VOC
- <480 g/L
- Recommended wet film
- 4.5 to 5.5 mills Max
- Mixing ratio
- 873-1251 @ 15% for 24 hour pot life 999-017 @ 10% for 8 hour pot life 999-031A @ 10% for 8 hour pot life 873-2400 @ 7% for 8 hour pot life
- Pot life
- See Mixing Ratio
- Cleanup
- 800-5500 (100-121)
- Thinning
- 803-1325 or 121-8020 (121-802) 10 - 15% as needed
Complete your project.
Companion products for the selected product and system.

873-1251 Chemlife® 24 Catalyst
A listed catalyst option for the 24-hour OmniBuild schedule.
Use the specified 15% addition for the 24-hour pot-life schedule. Other catalysts use different percentages; choose one approved schedule.

117-25XX CHEMLIFE® 24 PLUS White CV Pigmented TC
A named Chemlife 24 Plus topcoat for the primed wood or MDF.
Follow the full primer/topcoat sanding, recoat and total film-build requirements.
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