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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
16.01.2006

Merit Singel 10, 25, 30

DESCRIPTION A one component modified nitrocellulose lacquer.
PRODUCT FEATURES A fast drying lacquer for interior use. Suitable for IRM-drying.
RECOMMENDED USES Recommended for furniture, doors and other wooden surfaces.

TECHNICAL DATA
Gloss groups Matt, Semi-matt and Semi-gloss
Gloss measurement standard ISO 2813/60º
Emission classification The lacquer does not contain free formaldehyde and after drying it does not emit formaldehyde to the environment.
Coverage

Recommended spreading amounts (unthinned)

Theoretical coverage

wet / one layer

theoretical dry film thickness

 

 120 g/m2

20 µm

7 - 8 m2/l


Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.
Thinner 1035 and 1058
Application method

Application technique

Viscosity DIN4

Low pressure spraying

20 - 25 s

Airless spraying

25 - 30 s

Curtain coating  

40 - 50 s

Drying times

(100 - 120 g/m2)

50 ºC

70 ºC

IRM

Dry to sand, after

20 min

10 min

2 - 3 min

Dry to stack, after

60 min

40 min

2 - 3 min


Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Solids volume abt. 19 volume %, 26 weight %
Density 0.91 kg/litre
Storage 6 months
Product code 005 1467, 005 1471 and 900 1702

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions The surface to be treated has to be clean and dry. During application and drying the temperature of the air, the surface to be treated and the lacquer has to be over 18 ºC and the relative humidity of the air below 70 %.
Lacquering Stir the lacquer carefully before use. Add 20 - 30 % Thinner 1035 or 1058. Thin the lacquer to the viscosity required.
Cleaning of tools Thinner 1035 or 1058.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 660 g/litre of paint.
Maximum VOC content in ready to use paint (thinned 20 % by volume) is 708 g/l.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION
Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets. A health and safety data sheet is available on request from Tikkurila Oy.
Product safety data sheetMERIT SINGEL 10 ja 30 [GB-ENG]
Thinner safety data sheetTHINNER 1035 [GB-ENG]
 
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The above information, based on laboratory tests and practical experience, has been proved valid at the date marked on the product data sheet. The quality of the product is ensured by our operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As a manufacturer we cannot be responsible for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes.

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