TECHNICAL DATA

ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

TOUCHWOOD
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BERGER Touchwood PU Varnish is a 1 PK PU Alkyd Resin based clear coating for wood, enriched with Polyurethane.
It enhances the natural look of wood and exhibits good resistance to normal wear and tear.
Touchwood Varnish is a very economical finish for wood.

RECOMMENDED AREAS OF APPLICATION

Natural wood, wood substitutes like plywood, particleboard, fiberboard, etc., For Indoor use only.

TECHNICAL DATA
Finish variants : Gloss and Matt
Shade / Colour Range : As per Touchwood 1 PK PU Shade Card
(Actual shade may vary largely depending upon type & colour of wood and thickness of
dry film)
Solvent Resistance : Resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons but susceptible to polar and chlorinated solvents.
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Composition Nominal 1 Pack Polyurethane Alkyd
Specific gravity : 0.91 0.01
% Volume Solids : 38 2
Viscosity of supply : (FC B 4) For Gloss: 50 5 sec For Matt: 90 10 sec
Gloss level at 60head For Gloss : more than 90 For Matt: 10 - 20

Pack Size : 1 LTR, 1 USG

Theoretical Coverage Capacity : 9 - 10 Sqm. / lit. @ 2 X 20 DFT
Practical coverage : Practical coverage may depend on surface profile,method of application and weather conditions.

Surface dry Touch dry Recoatability Hard dry

Drying time at 30C :
30 min 1 hr 8 hrs 18 hrs

APPLICATION DATA

Method of Application : Brush Roller or Spray

Thinner : Solvalux 7 - 9
Thinning ratio (by vol.) : Brushing & Rolling as such or upto 5% if required
Spraying 10% by vol.

SURFACE PREPARATION
In case of grease / oil contamination use Solvalux 7 - 9 for cleaning the surface before sanding with suitable abrasive paper.
For larger area wire brush can be used for removal of old paint. For old and strongly adhered paint film on wooden surface
BERGER Quick Paint Remover should be used for stripping the paint.
Note : Sanding should be done along the grains only.
APPLICATIONS DETAILS
Stir the contents thoroughly before and during use, with a broad flat stirrer, using an upward lifting action.

Use Thinner as per the recommended thinning ratio.

Apply 2-3 coats of Touchwood PU Varnish directly by convenient method of application to get the desired finish.

For even better results use transparent wood filler and Touchwood NC Sanding sealer before top coating with Touchwood
PU Varnish.

RECOMMENDED PAINT SYSTEM

Two coats x Berger Touchwood NC Sanding Sealer
Two coats x Berger Touchwood PU Varnish
For Open Grain finish apply directly 2 - 3 coats of PU Varnish
* For detailed system recommendation based on specific requirements please contact Berger representative.

STORAGE, SAFETY INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS

Flammability and Transport Information:

Flammable, Dangerous goods class 3.3, Flash point 30C, UN 1263, PG III

Safety information and precautions:

Do not apply at temperature below 10C.
Provide adequate ventilation during use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear suitable Personal Protective Equipments such as overalls, goggles, dust
masks and gloves.
Dispose in landfill only.

DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this data sheet is not intended to be complete. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the product used is suitable for the purpose it is meant to serve.
In view of various factors affecting the performance of the coating, we cannot assume responsibility for the product performance, nor do we accept any liability arising from use of this
product, unless specifcally agreed to in writing by us. The information provided in the datasheet may be modifed by us without notice.

This Technical Data Sheet supersedes those previously issued with immediate effect.

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Version: 02/2007