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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
16.01.2006

Merit Topas 25, 35, 50

DESCRIPTION A two-component acid catalysed lacquer.
PRODUCT FEATURES A fast drying lacquer with good filling properties. Contains no aromatic solvents.
RECOMMENDED USES Recommended for furniture, doors and other wooden surfaces indoors.

TECHNICAL DATA
Gloss groups Semi-matt and Semi-gloss
Gloss measurement standard ISO 2813/60º
Emission classification Fulfils the requirements of DIN-norm 55 666, formaldehyde content max. 0.12 mg/m3 air.
Coverage

3 - 5 m2/l (100 µm).

Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.
Thinner 1035 and 1058
Mixing ratio Lacquer 100 parts by volume 005 2788, 005 2791, 005 2793
Hardener 10 parts by volume 006 2098
Application method

Application technique

Viscosity DIN4

Low pressure spraying

18 - 23 s

Airless spraying

25 - 30 s

Curtain coating

30 - 45 s

Pot-life (+23°C) 3 days
Drying times

(110 - 120 g/m2)

50 ºC

70 ºC

IRM

Dry to sand, after

20 - 25 min

15 - 20 min

2 - 3 min

Dry to pack, after

30 - 40 min

25 - 30 min

3 - 5 min

Stacking temperature below 35 ºC.

 

Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Solids volume abt. 36 volume-%, 44 weight-%
Density 1.0 kg/litre
Product code 005 2788, 005 2791 and 005 2793

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 10 volume % of Hardener 006 2098. Thin the lacquer to the viscosity required. Do not use iron containers as mixing container. Instead use plastic, enamel or acid resistant steel containers. In case the lacquer mixture is used on the next day, add at least an equal amount of fresh lacquer mixture.
Cleaning of tools Thinner 1035 or 1058.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 530 g/litre of paint.
Maximum VOC content in ready to use paint (thinned 20 % by volume) is 593 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 TOPAS 10, 15, 25, 35, 50 [GB-ENG]
Thinner safety data sheetTHINNER 1035 [GB-ENG]
Hardener safety data sheetHARDENER 006 2098 [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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