The Right Formulation for All of Your Coating Needs

5000 Series Alternative Cure Polyester Systems can provide solutions where TGIC or urethane polyesters are not approved. Products in this series can be formulated to meet many decorative requirements for gloss, smoothness, color, and weatherability. Typical uses included interior and exterior furniture, sports equipment, and machinery.
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Characteristic ASTM # # Result
Specific Gravity 1.2 to 1.9 depending on color.
Theoretical Coverage Approximately 100 to 160 ft.2 / lb. / mil.
Optimum Storage <80° F, < 50%RH
Particle Distribution +44 microns (325 mesh). Percentage varies with color.
Film Thickness D-1186 Recommended, 1 to 3 mils.
Percent Gloss @ 60° D-523-89 30-99%
Pencil Hardness D-3363-00 H to 3H
Adhesion D-3359-02 No lifting of 1/8" squares between scribed lines when
cross hatch adhesion is tested using the prescribed tape.
Flexibility D-522-93a A coating of 2 mils or less will withstand a bend of 180°
over a 1/8" mandrel without cracking or loss of adhesion.
Impact Resistance D-2794-93 160 inch-pounds, direct and reverse, at a film thickness of 2 mils.
Impact is influenced by film thickness and formulation.
Salt Spray Resistance B-117-97 Less than 1/16" undercoating after 1000 hours of exposure
in 5% salt spray at 95° F and 95% relative humidity.
Humidity Resistance D-2247 Greater than 1000 hours with no effect at 100° F @ 100% RH.
Chemical Resistance This series has very good resistance to most chemicals and solvents.
Resistance properties are influenced by the formulation.
Overbake Excellent.
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