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HMG Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat is a 1K alkyd/polyurethane undercoat with superior brushing qualities and excellent obliteration properties.
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- Features & Benefits
- Product Specification
- Film Thickness Range And Coverage
- Drying Times
- Surface Preparation
- Application Methods
- Product Notes
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- Suitable for large areas due to its ease of application and long wet edge time.
Product Specification
Technical Data | ||||||
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Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colours | Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colour (contains lead) | Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat RED | ||||
Volume Solids: | 75.9% | 75.9% | 62.8% | |||
VOC Content: | 0.400 Kg/l | 0.400 Kg/l | 0.400 Kg/l | |||
SG: | - | - | - | |||
Viscosity: | 400 mPas | 400 mPas | 400 mPas | |||
Density: | 1.488 g/cm³ | 1.521 g/cm³ | 1.186 g/cm³ | |||
Storage Conditions: | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. | |||
Shelf Life: | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | |||
Pot Life: | - | - | - | |||
Flash Point: | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C |
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
Product Data | |||
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Dry Film Thickness | Wet Film Thickness | ||
Compliant Spray Gun: | 55 μm | 100 μm | |
Brush: | 55 μm | 100 μm |
Coverage: 12 square metres per litre @ 55 microns dft.
- HMG technical data sheets indicate a dry film thickness that will be achieved when applying a particular wet film thickness.
- These values are a guide only and are not to be used as specifications.
- Film thickness will vary depending on actual use and specification.
- Great care should be taken to achieve the dft stated in the agreed specification and to avoid areas of excessively low or high thickness.
Drying Times
Drying Times At 20°C | |
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Touch Dry: | 3 hours |
Fully Cured: | 16 hours |
Surface Preparation
- Ensure surfaces to be coated are dry and must be cleaned using the appropriate HMG product to remove all traces of contaminants.
- Read and follow the safety data sheet, product data sheet and label instructions.
- Stir all paints thoroughly before use.
- Always use the same batch number on the same job.
- Check colour & sheen.
- Filter the product immediately before use.
- Reduce emissions and maintain quality by replacing tin lid after use.
Application Methods
Technical Data | |||||
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Compliant Spray Gun | Brush | ||||
Mixing Ratio: | Base: 10 | Ready for use | |||
Thinner: 1 | - | ||||
Thinner Options: | Thinner 2612 | Thinner 2612 | |||
Viscosity: | 25 - 35 seconds DIN4 | - | |||
Spray Gun Setup: | 1.8 | - | |||
Number Of Coats (Guide Only): | 2 full coats | 2 coats | |||
Flash Off: | 15 minutes between coats | - |
For further information on mixing ratios please contact Rawlins Paints on Tech - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] Sales - 0113 2455450 or [email protected]
Product Notes
Information On Basic Physical And Chemical Properties | ||||||
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Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colours | Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colour (contains lead) | Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat RED | ||||
Form: | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | |||
Colour: | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | |||
Odour: | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic | |||
Odour Threshold: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
pH-value 20°C: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Melting point/freezing point: | Undetermined | Undetermined | Undetermined | |||
Initial boiling point and boiling range: | 135°C | 135°C | 135°C | |||
Flash Point: | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | |||
Flammability (solid, gas): | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |||
Ignition temperature: | 200°C | 200°C | 200°C | |||
Decomposition temperature: | Not determined. | Not determined. | Not determined. | |||
Auto-ignition temperature: | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | |||
Explosive properties: | "Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air vapour mixtures are possible." | "Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air vapour mixtures are possible." | "Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air vapour mixtures are possible." | |||
Explosion limits: Lower: | 0.6 Vol % | 0.6 Vol % | 0.6 Vol % | |||
Explosion limits: Upper: | 7 Vol % | 7 Vol % | 7 Vol % | |||
Vapour pressure at 20°C: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Density at 20°C: | 1.488 g/cm³ | 1.521 g/cm³ | 1.186 g/cm³ | |||
Relative density: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Vapour density: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Evaporation rate: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Solubility in / Miscibility with water: | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | |||
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Viscosity: Dynamic at 20°C: | 400 mPas | 400 mPas | 400 mPas | |||
Viscosity: Kinematic: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | |||
Solvent content: Organic solvents: | 16.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% | |||
Solids content: | 75.9% | 75.9% | 62.8% |
Health & Safety
- Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.
- Suitable respiratory equipment should be worn when spraying.
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints Limited
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Metal
- Application Method
- Brush, spray
- Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 2.5L, 5L
- Base Type
- alkyd / polyurethane
- Mixing Ratio
- Base: 10 - Thinner: 1
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 3 hours
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 16 hours
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Thinner 2612
- Density
- Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colours: 1.488 g/cm³ - Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colour (contains lead): 1.521 g/cm³ - Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat RED: 1.186 g/cm³
- Solids by Volume
- Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colours: 75.9 % - Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat Colour (contains lead): 75.9 % - Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat RED: 62.8 %
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 55 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 100 μm
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Water-Based
- Base Type
- Alkyd
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Brush
- Application Method
- Roller
- Product Usage Type
- Undercoat
- Colour Family
- Red
- Colour Family
- Black
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Colour Family
- Blue
Questions
Question about the product
Jake on 2022-09-19 14:16:03 | Question:
Is this suitable for Hardwood? Mahogony etc? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:
Assuming the hardwood is clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the technical data sheet this product can be used. | |
IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG Synthetic High Opacity Undercoat is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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