Blue Water Wood Alliance-December 7, 2011 Green Coatings-Water Base Is it for us? Are We ready?
Why are you looking to a Green Coating? -Environmental -Customer and Marketing -Employee Safety -External Pressures -Other reason? 2
What do we need to consider internally? -Will our customers see a change in our product? -Will using these coatings change our processes? -Will this raise the cost of my product? -Will there be a steep learning curve for the employees? -Other questions? Industrial Finishes Wood Coatings Canada 3
What do you see? 4
What is available in a Water Borne Product Line Promatch Aqua Dye Colour System - Concentrated dye solution available in 6 colors; Yellow, Red, Black, Orange, Brown, and Bordeaux - Can be mixed with Water, Acetone, or Alcohol to produce a dye stain of a desired color. - Excellent color stability - No settling or separation. 5
Colour System Promatch Aqua Spray 824-3700 - Spray stain base can be tinted to any color using pigments and liquid dyes. - Solids by Weight: 5 % Solids by Volume: 5 % - Dry time: 30 minutes to 1 hour at 20 C (68 F). - HAP s free - Application: dry spray to minimize grain raise -VOC: 1 gr/lt, EPA VOC: 421 gr/lt 6
Colour System Promatch Aqua Wipe 824-8012 - Wiping stain base can be tinted to any color using pigment and liquid dyes. Excellent open time, no overlap < 45 minutes. - 2-3 hours dry time at 20 C (68 F). - Apply generously and wipe off to surface dry. 7
Colour System - Promatch aqua glaze 824-4550 - Wet glaze, when heavy hang is needed. - Can be tinted - Especially developed to be used with squeeze bottles to create a grout line on a cabinet door. 8
Colour System Promatch Aqua Glaze 824-4700 - Wet Glaze tinted can be sprayed, brushed and wiped. - The newest waterborne wet glaze offering ALKYD type wiping effect. - Excellent open time (< 15 minutes). - 3-4 hours dry time at 20 C (68 F). - Solids by Weight: 6% Solid by Volume: 5% - Excellent adhesion over all systems. 9
Promatch Aqua Dry Glaze Colour System - Aqua dry glaze is an Intermix system - Neutral glaze can be used to reduce strength, or be tinted with pigments - 0.5-1 hour dry time at room temperature - Dry spray application - Excess glaze can be removed with abrasive pad or dry rag wiping in one direction for specific look. - VOC: 12 gr/lt, EPA VOC 98 gr/lt, HAP s free 10
Clear System -Aqualux Natura Sealer -Aqualux Acrylic Top Coat -Acryllak -Aqualux Uniclear Top Coat -Aqualux Post Catalyzed Top Coat -Aquarad Water Base UV -Aquacure Water Base UV 11
New Water Borne Product Line Clear System Aqualux Natura Sealer 423-4600 - Acrylic based sealer developed to enhance the rich color of exotic woods like cherry, walnut, and others. - High solid sealer. - Can be Top coated with: - Aqualux Acrylic Top Coat - Acryllak - Aqualux Uniclear Top Coat - Aqualux post catalyzed Top Coat 12
Clear System Aqualux Natura Sealer 423-4600 - 40 % solid by Weight - 48 % solid by Volume - XX sec Zahn Signature #2 cup - Drying time before sanding: 30-45 minutes at 20 C (68 F). - Come and see finished panels at the breakout round table. 13
Clear System Aqualux Post Catalyzed Top Coat ASTM D-1211 cold check: Edge soak resistance: Stain resistance Chemicals Mustard (1 hr) Ketchup Vinegar Orange juice Grape juice Olive oil Lemon Juice Coffee Soap solution Lemon juice Results 14
New Water Borne Product Line Clear System Aqualux Post Catalyzed Top Coat Water resistance: - 24 hours water under watch glass: No effect - 5 minutes hot water under coffee mug: No effect 15
Opaque System -Aquaprime Basecoat -Aquawhite Enamel -Aquawhite Pre-catalyzed Topcoat -Aquawhite Post Catalyzed Topcoat 16
Aquaprime 550-1157 Opaque System Primer for MDF and/or solid wood offering excellent hiding and filling properties, easy sanding. Can also be used with pre-catalyzed and post catalyzed lacquers. If the intention is to use that type of system, confirmation of your system has to be done and supported with an SOP. -Weight Solids: 66% Volume Solid: 49% 17
Aquawhite Acrylic Topcoat Opaque System 228-46XX - Pigmented coating offering excellent water resistance and good chemical resistance. - Weight Solids: 40% Volume Solid: 32% - VOC: 44 gr/lt EPA VOC: 119 gr/lt - HAPs free - 30 sec Zahn Signature #2 cup 18
228-46XX Aquawhite Acrylic Topcoat ASTM D-1211 cold check: Edge soak resistance: Stain resistance # Hours Chemicals Results 1 Hour Mustard No effect 24 Hours Vinegar No effect 24 Hours Lemon Juice 24 Hours Orange Juice 24 Hours Grape Juice 24 Hours Tomato Ketchup No effect No effect No effect No effect 24 Hours Coffee No effect 24 Hours Olive oil No effect 24 Hours 100 proof alcohol No effect 19
Opaque System Aquawhite Precatalyzed Topcoat - 423-27XX - High solid, pure white topcoat - 42.5 % by weight 34 % by volume - Ready to use viscosity, no reduction necessary - Especially formulated with self cross-linking polymer for maximum hardness and chemical resistance. 20
423-27XX Aquawhite Precatalyzed Topcoat ASTM D-1211 cold check: Edge soak resistance: Stain resistance # Hours Chemicals Results 1 Hour Mustard No effect 24 Hours Vinegar No effect 24 Hours Lemon Juice 24 Hours Orange Juice 24 Hours Grape Juice 24 Hours Tomato Ketchup No effect No effect No effect No effect 24 Hours Coffee No effect 24 Hours Olive oil No effect 24 Hours 100 proof alcohol No effect 21
Now what do you see? 22