CompleteSpecManual - California Paints

Product Description:Interior or ExteriorEVERLIFE High Gloss Interior/Exterior Urethane Enamel is a rust inhibitive gloss enamel for use on metal substrates.This enamel dries quickly to a tough glossy finish, and applies easily with brush, roller or spray.Recommended Use:Cabinets, Metal Furniture, Decks, Equipment, Machinery, Tools, ToysApplication:WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from any surface, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY INCHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to controllead exposure. Carefully clean up with a wet mop or HEPA vacuum. Before you start, find out how to protect yourselfand your family by contacting the U.S. EPA/Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) or log on towww.epa.gov/lead.Surfaces to be painted must be free of dust, mildew, dirt, grease, loose paint, oil, glue size, calcimine, wax, soap, andother surface contaminants.This product is best applied in multiple thin coats at relative humidity levels of 50% or lower in order to allow solvents toevaporate more effectively and aid in the drying process. Heavy coats tend to entrap solvents and can slow the dry timemarkedly. Each coat should be applied with a 16 to 24 hour time span between coats.Previously Painted Surfaces – Contaminants should be removed with a solution of detergent and water, rinsed withclean water and allowed to dry before finishing. Glossy surfaces should be dulled by sanding to ensure proper adhesionof finish coats. Worn or bare areas should be spot primed with an appropriate primer. Allow any primer to thoroughly drybefore top coating.Bare Ferrous Metal – Remove all dust or mill scale by wire brushing or sanding. Solvent clean greasy or oily surfaces.Prime all bare ferrous metals with EVERLIFE® Rust Inhibiting Metal Primer.Application: Stir thoroughly before using. This product is of proper consistency as packaged to be applied withoutthinning under normal environmental and application conditions. EVERLIFE can be tinted with California Trillion® orLogicolor® Colorants in amounts not to exceed manufacturer’s recommendations for the base being tinted. Apply withnatural bristle brush or short nap roller using long even strokes. EVERLIFE can also be applied by airless spray with a.012 tip. Multiple coats may be required for deep or ultra deep colors or when painting over a contrasting color. Clean allpainting equipment immediately with mineral spirits.Architectural Specifications:▪ Ferrous Metal - Unprimed:1 coat Everlife Rust-inhibiting oil-based metal primer #221501 or 2 coats California Everlife Urethane Enamel 221XXEverlife Urethane Enamel (For Metal Only)Precautions:Alkyd paints oxidize with age so light colors gradually turn yellow. In well lighted areas this yellowing is hardlynoticeable, but in shielded areas alkyd paints may yellow. Air and surface temperatures should be above 50°F or higherduring application and drying time. Insufficient ventilation, high humidity or dampness will greatly increase drying times.Do not use on surfaces to be immersed or on boats below water lines. Do not thin with water or mix with other typepaints. Do not use on unprimed galvanized metal surfaces. All floor and deck coatings are more slippery when thesurface is wet or contaminated with debris. Use caution.Safety Information:CAUTION! COMBUSTIBLE! CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES: Keep away from heat and flame. To avoidbreathing vapors or spray mist, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during applicationand drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, increase fresh air or wear respiratory protection(NIOSH/MSHA TC 23C or equivalent) or leave the area. Close container after each use. Avoid contact with skin. Ifswallowed, call a physican immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Treatsymptomatically. NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational exposure to solvents withpermanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling thisproduct may be harmful or fatal.2/2/2012221XXProduct Specifications:Type: Oil Modified UrethaneExposure: Interior or ExteriorSpecular Gloss: 80@ 60° ± 5Volume Solids: 52.0 % ±2Solids by Weight: 68.0 % ±2Vehicle: 74.0 % ±2Pigment: 26.0 % ±2Dry Film Thickness: 2.1 milsViscosity @ 77 °F: 80KU ± 5Maximum VOC: 400 g/literFlash Pt °F: 103Thinner: Mineral SpiritsClean-Up: Mineral SpiritsAvailable Colors and Bases:WhiteDeepMediumPastel16 StockNeutralAvailable Package Sizes:QuartGallon(Weight Per Gallon: 9.6 lbs. ± .5 lb)Drying Times:To Touch: 4-6 hrs.To Handle: 24 hrs.To Recoat: 24 hrs.(@ 70-77 °F, 50% R.H.)Surface Spread Rate:Smooth: 400-450s.f./gal.Porous: 250-300 s.f./gal.(Spray Application is 50% of above)Tools and Equipment:Brush -Natural BristleRoller -3/8" Nap Synthetic FiberAirless Spray.017 to .019 TipCalifornia Paints ▪ 150 Dascomb Rd. ▪ Andover, MA ▪ 01810 ▪ www.californiapaints.com ▪ 800-225-1141