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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
25.05.2007

Merit Jahti 20, 30, 80

DESCRIPTION A one component urethane alkyd lacquer containing UV-protective agent.
PRODUCT FEATURES Wooden surfaces both indoors and outdoors.
RECOMMENDED USES Recommended for boats, floors, doors, windows and other wooden surfaces.

TECHNICAL DATA
Features Excellent resistance to abrasion. Excellent resistance to all ordinary cleaning detergents, SFS 3755. Good resistance to solvents: gasoline, turpentine, white spirit and methylated spirits. Does not resist e.g. thinner. Resists lubricating oils and greases, animal and vegetable fats.
Gloss groups Semi-matt, Semi-gloss and Gloss
Gloss measurement standard ISO 2813/60º
Emission classification The paint does not contain free formaldehyde and after drying it does not emit formaldehyde to the environment.
Coverage

4 - 6 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 1053
Application method

Brush or spray. In airless spray nozzle 0.009" - 0.013" (0.230 - 0.330 mm) and thinning 0 - 10 vol-%.

Drying times

 

23 ºC

Dust dry, after

2 h

Dry to handle, after

6 h

Recoatable, after

24 h

Fully cured and durability properties reached within 2 weeks.


Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Solids volume abt. 49 volume %, 56 weight %
Density 0.92 kg/l
Product code 005 0090, 005 0091 and 005 0110

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions The surface to be treated has to be dry i.e. the moisture content of the timber has to be below 20 %. During application and drying the temperature of the air has to be at least + 5 ºC and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %. Do not apply the lacquer under direct sunlight or during moist and cold weather. Time varnishing so that the lacquer film has enough time to dry before the evening dew.
Preparation New untreated surfaces: Remove dirt and dust. Prime outdoor surfaces with Valtti Base Priming Oil. Wash finewood surfaces with Thinner 1054.

Previously treated surfaces: Wash the surface with MAALIPESU detergent and rinse thoroughly with water. Remove old loose lacquer with scraper. Sand the whole surface and remove sanding dust.
Lacquering Stir the lacquer carefully before use. For priming new untreated surfaces thin the lacquer about 20 - 40 % with Thinner 1054. Brush evenly a thin layer 2 - 3 times. Thin top laqcuer 0 - 20 % if necessary. Varnish previously treated surfaces directly with unthinned lacquer 1 - 2 times. Sand the surface lightly after each coat.

Note! Priming of exterior objects must always be done with high gloss MERIT JAHTI.
Cleaning of tools Thinner 1054.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 390 g/litre of paint.
Maximum VOC content in ready to use paint (thinned 20 % by volume) is 514 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 Coatings Oy.
Product safety data sheetMERIT JAHTI 20, 30 and 80 [GB-ENG]
Thinner safety data sheetTHINNER 1054 [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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