VACUUM METALLIZING COATINGS - VB-4858

 

VB-4858 FLOW COAT PRIMERLESS VACUUM METALLIZING BASECOAT
DESCRIPTION VB-4858 is a Low Cost, Flow Coat version of VB-2021-MD Vacuum Metallizing Basecoat, and has been designed specifically for use in the finishing of Automotive forward lighting, tail lamp assemblies, residential and commercial lighting applications, as well as general purpose and decorative VM finishing work. Among its attributes, VB-4858 adheres to most thermoplastics as well as un-primed Polypropylene, various grades of TPO, Nylon, Noryl and some metal. VB-4858 requires relatively short cure cycles and delivers high build, superb flow and outstanding brilliance. This VM Basecoat insures a finished article with unusually good appearance and over-all optical properties.
PROPERTIES	VALUES	NOTATIONS
Specific Gravity: Pound / Gallon: Solids Content: Viscosity: Spread: Boiling Range: Flash Point: V.O.C. Content:	.87 - .96 7.24 - 7.99 39.0 - 48.0% 13 - 17 sec. 2500 sq/ft 180 - 350 45 < 5.0	at 77 °F at 77 °F Range by weight #2 Zahn Cup at .25 mills (approx.) °F °F (TCC) lb / gl
OTHER INFORMATION DOT Classification: Flammable Liquid (FL) HMIS Rating: 1-3-0 H-F-R HMIS RATING KEY H = Health F = Fire R = Reactivity 0 = Minimal Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard REDUCTION Apply as is for Spray Basecoat applications. Reduce 1:2 or 1:3 for Flow Coat and Dip Basecoat applications. Reduce 1:3 or 1:4 for Flow Coat and Spray Topcoat applications. APPLICATION Method: Apply by conventional and HVLP Spray, Flow Coat and Dip. CURE CYCLE Flash off 15 minutes, followed by a 60 to 90 minute cure at a minimum part temperature of 160 degrees F., to as much as 260 degrees F., depending on substrate and film thickness at application. STORAGE Store in tightly sealed containers, at ambient temperatures. Protect from moisture, evaporation and foreign materials. Process ability of this product can be adversely affected by evaporation and contamination. SHELF LIFE 12 months, provided materials are kept in sealed original containers under specified conditions. Storage beyond this period can produce higher viscosities. AVAILABILITY VB-4858 is available in 5 and 55 gallon epoxy phenolic lined steel containers. Please contact Pearl Paints for ordering information.

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