CaptiveAire KEM400 User Manual

Chemical Coatings

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KEM® 400 Enamel

Gloss Black ......................... F75B401 Flat Black ............................. F75B412

High Hide White.................... F75W404 Silver Metallic ....................... F75S491

Blending Clear....................... F75V405 Metallic Mixing Clear ............. F75V412

Acrylic Modifier.................... V70V411 Kem 400 Catalyst ................. V66V1020

DESCRIPTION

KEM® 400 Enamel is a general purpose,

short oil alkyd, high gloss enamel. It is
ideal for interior and exterior application
for OEM finishing or refinishing of indus­trial, construction, and agricultural equip­ment as well as a wide array of general
metal applications.

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400 Acrylic Enamel

Kem

For improved exterior color and gloss re­tention, faster drying, sharper gloss, and
improved block resistance in stacking, a
10% addition of Acrylic Modifier,
V70V411, may be added to Kem
Enamel.

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400 Urethane Enamel

Kem

For increased chemical and abrasion re­sistance, improved hardness, sharper
gloss, and better gloss and color reten­tion, Kem
at an 8:1 ratio with Kem 400 Exterior
Catalyst, V66V1020, prior to reduction.
Drying times are slightly faster. Addition
of catalyst eliminates the critical recoat
time. Working potlife is 8 hours maxi­mum, at room temperature. Catalyst con­tains isocyanates, read label cautions on
V66V1020 before use.

Advantages:

• High Gloss

• Good exterior color and gloss reten-

• Good one coat protection

• Fast air drying

• Good flexibility and film toughness

• Full range of custom colors through

• Apply by conventional, airless, air as-

• Ideal for large components because of

• Free of lead and chromate hazards

• Ideal system for horse trailers, farm,

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400 Enamel may be catalyzed

tion

Phoenix blending system
sisted airless, or HVLP spray methods
longer open time and wet-in of over-

spray

garden, and construction equipment
and industrial machinery and equip­ment

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400

CHARACTERISTICS

Gloss: 85+ units
Volume Solids: 28-32 ± 2%

may vary by color

Viscosity:

50-60 seconds #2 Zahn Cup
40-50 seconds #4 Ford Cup

Recommended film thickness:

Mils Wet 3.5 - 5.0
Mils Dry 1.0 - 1.5

Spreading Rate (no application loss)

300-515 sq ft/gal @ 1.0-1.5 mil dft:

Drying (77°F, 50% RH):

To Touch: 15-30 minutes
To Handle: 30-60 minutes
Tack Free: 2-3 hours
To Recoat: before 3 hours and

after 48 hours

Force Dry: 20 minutes at

140-160°F

A critical recoat time may occur be­tween 3 and 48 hours at room tempera­ture. This may fluctuate depending on

temperature, film thickness, and drying
conditions. Test a small area first.
Flash Point: 68°F Pensky-Martens

Closed Cup

Package Life: 2 years, unopened

V66V1020 23 months, un-

opened

Air Quality Data:

Photochemically Reactive
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
as packaged, maximum

4.96 lb/gal, 595 g/L

reduced 15% with Xylene:

5.25 lb/gal, 630 g/L

An Environmental Data Sheet is available
from your local Sherwin-Williams facility.

SPECIFICATIONS

General: Substrate should be free of

grease, oil, dirt, fingerprints, drawing
compounds, any contamination, and sur­face passivation treatments to ensure op­timum adhesion and coating perfor­mance properties. Consult Metal Prepa­ration Brochure CC-T1 for additional de­tails.

Aluminum: If untreated, prime with In­dustrial Wash Primer, P60G2, or Kem
Aqua® Wash Primer, E61G520. Over
"pre-treated" aluminum, check adhesion
before use as the proprietary pre-treat­ment may change from supplier to sup­plier which may have an effect on the
final adhesion.

Steel or Iron: Remove rust, mill scale,
and oxidation products. For best results,
treat the surface with a proprietary sur­face chemical treatment of zinc or iron
phosphate to improve corrosion protec­tion.
For improved corrosion protection, prim­ing is recommended. Prime with Kem
400 Primer or Kem-Flash® Ultra-Bond™
Primer.

Testing: Due to the wide variety of sub­strates, surface preparation methods,
and application methods and environ­ments, the customer should test the com­plete system for adhesion and compat­ibility prior to full scale application.

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APPLICATION

Typical Setup

Reduction: Reduce with Xylol as
needed up to 15%. For more flow and
open time, use Aromatic Naphtha 100
Flash or Aromatic Naphtha 150 Flash.
Use T oluol for faster flash off and in cooler
temperature.

May be applied using:

Conventional Spray:
Airless Spray
Air Assisted Airless
HVLP
Dip

Cleanup:

Clean tools/equipment immediately af­ter use with Aromatic Naphtha or Ac­etone. Xylol, R2K4 may be used but is
not HAPS compliant.
Follow manufacturer's safety recom­mendations when using any solvent.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Limitations:

• For improved corrosion resistance,
priming is recommended.

• Blocking or sticking may occur when
flat surfaces are stacked before ad­equate cure.

• Apply at temperatures above 60°F.

• Apply at least 1.25 mils dry film thick­ness on direct to metal applications
for good film integrity.

Note: Product Data Sheets are periodi­cally updated to reflect new information
relating to the product. It is important
that the customer obtain the most recent
Product Data Sheet for the product be­ing used. The information, rating, and
opinions stated here pertain to the ma­terial currently offered and represent the
results of tests believed to be reliable.
However, due to variations in customer
handling and methods of application
which are not known or under our con­trol, The Sherwin-Williams Company
cannot make any warranties as to the
end result.

CAUTIONS

Thoroughly review product label for
safety and cautions prior to using this
product.
A Material Safety Data Sheet is available
from your local Sherwin-Williams facility.
Please direct any questions or comments
to your local Sherwin-Williams facility.

LABEl CAUTIONS
SEE CONTENTS STA TEMENT ON LABEL.
Contents are FLAMMABLE. Vapors may cause flash
fires. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area
ventilated - Do not smoke - Extinguish all flames,
pilot lights, and heaters - Turn off stoves, electric
tools and appliances, and any other sources of igni­tion.
VAPOR HARMFUL. Use only with adequate ventila­tion. Wear an appropriate properly fitted vapor/par­ticulate respirator (NIOSH approved) during and af­ter application, unless air monitoring demonstrates
vapor/mist levels are below applicable limits. Follow
respirator manufacturer’s directions for respirator use.
Adequate ventilation required when sanding or abrad­ing the dried film. If adequate ventilation cannot be
provided wear an approved particulate respirator
(NIOSH approved). Follow respirator manufacturer’s
directions for respirator use.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after
using. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not
transfer contents to other containers for storage.
FIRST AID: If INHALED: If affected, remove from
exposure. Restore breathing, Keep warm and quiet.
If on SKIN: Wash affected area thoroughly with
soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Launder before re-use. If in EYES: Flush eyes with
large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention. If SWALLOWED: Call Poison Control Cen­ter, hospital emergency room, or physician immedi­ately.
SPILL AND WASTE: Remove all sources of ignition.
Ventilate and remove with inert absorbent. Inciner­ate in approved facility. Do not incinerate closed
container. Dispose of in accordance with Federal,
State, and Local regulation regarding pollution.
DELAYED EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM OVEREX­POSURE.
Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain
and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by
deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents
can be harmful or fatal.
Abrading or sanding of the dry film may release
crystalline silica which has been shown to cause
lung damage and cancer under long term exposure.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
SEE MATERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET .
DANGER: Rags, steel wool, other waste soaked
with this product, and sanding residue may sponta­neously catch fire if improperly discarded. Immedi­ately place rags, steel wool, other waste soaked with
this product, and sanding residue in a sealed, water­filled, metal container. Dispose of in accordance
with local fire regulations. 25666-120205.

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