421-63XX Chemlife® 24 Conversion Varnish Clear Topcoat
Chemlife 24 is a high quality varnish that delivers superior chemical resistance with ease of application.

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Chemlife 24 is a high quality varnish that delivers superior chemical resistance with ease of application.
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| Coating range | Post-catalyzed |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | Zahn #2 signature cup 26 sec at 25° |
| Flash Point | 7°C |
| Density (kg/l) | 0.96 ± 2% at 25°C |
| Solid (% by weight) | 39% |
| Solid (% by volume) | 31% |
| Shelf Life (months) | 12 |
| Density | 0.96 ± 2% at 25°C kg/L |
| Weight solids | 39% |
| Volume solids | 31% |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| VOC | 584 g/L |
| Recommended wet film | 3-4 wet mils |
| Mixing ratio | 10% 873-1251 |
| Pot life | 24 hours |
| Cleanup | Lacquer Thinner |
| Thinning | 121-803 or 121-8020 if necessary |
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Chemlife 24 is a high quality varnish that delivers superior chemical resistance with ease of application.
Due to its 24 hour pot-life, Chemlife 24 provides the customer with minimum waste resulting in lower production costs. It also provides superior vertical hang and excellent clarity. Special recognition: Meets Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA) Standards Recommended: Meets Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) TR6 Performance standard for chemical and moisture resistance.
Recommended uses
Cabinets, Furniture
- Coverage
12 m2/l (130 pi2/l) at 1 mil dry and at 100% transfer efficiency. Coverage will varydepending on method of application or coating thickness.
- Application method
Spray
- Drying time
Room temperature (20°C / 68°F): Tack Free Time: 15 minutes Dry to Sand: 60 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
- Zahn #2 signature cup 26 sec at 25°
- Flash Point
- 7°C
- Density (kg/l)
- 0.96 ± 2% at 25°C
- Solid (% by weight)
- 39%
- Solid (% by volume)
- 31%
- Shelf Life (months)
- 12
- Density
- 0.96 ± 2% at 25°C kg/L
- Weight solids
- 39%
- Volume solids
- 31%
- Shelf life
- 12 months
- VOC
- 584 g/L
- Recommended wet film
- 3-4 wet mils
- Mixing ratio
- 10% 873-1251
- Pot life
- 24 hours
- Cleanup
- Lacquer Thinner
- Thinning
- 121-803 or 121-8020 if necessary
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Companion products for the selected product and system.

873-1251 Chemlife® 24 Catalyst
The specified catalyst for this Chemlife 24 coating.
Use the specified 10% catalyst addition and follow the current mixing, pot-life and curing requirements. Industrial application only.

121-8020 Slow Reducer
A listed reducer for adjusting the application viscosity.
Use only when needed and at the amount specified in the coating’s current Canadian product sheet; do not substitute it for the catalyst.

421-6300 Chemlife® 24 Conversion Varnish Sealer
A named sealer option beneath the Chemlife 24 clear topcoat.
The topcoat can also self-seal. If using a sealer, follow the complete sanding, recoat and film-build schedule.
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