OXFORD SERIES HybriVar

Oxford® HybriVar™
Waterborne Hybrid Alkyd Varnish
(VAR7100: Gloss, VAR7200: Semi-Gloss,
VAR7300: Satin, VAR7400: Flat)

Description

Oxford® HybriVar™ Waterborne Alkyd Varnish (VAR7000) is a waterborne, hybrid alkyd urethane coating that dries and cures to very hard, clear film at room temperature without the use of secondary catalysts.  Multiple coats of HybriVar can be applied within a 24-hour period allowing for a faster job completion.  Oxford® HybriVar is thinned and can be cleaned-up with basic tap water.  When cured Oxford® HybriVar Waterborne Alkyd Varnish develops into a hard, durable alkyd film that offers excellent clarity, water and chemical resistance.  Specially formulated for brush and spray applications, Oxford® Hybrivar can also be wipe or pad applied for ease of use versatility.

Typical Physical Specifications:

Solids Content (NV):	33-35%nv
Weight Per Gallon:	8.6 lbs./Gal.
pH:	8.0 – 8.5
VOC Content:	200 Grams Per Litre
HAPS Content:	0.0
Viscosity:	40-45 Seconds Zahns #2 Cup
Appearance & Odor:	Light Straw to Light Amber Liquid
Pencil Hardness (4mils Dry on Maple):	6H @ 7 Day, 70°/40%RH Cure
Sward Hardness:	85 @ 7 Day, 70°/40%RH Cure
Tabor Abrasion:	0.08g loss @1000 cycles (1000g-C17 Wheel)

Chemical Resistance Standards:

KCMA Spot Test on Sealed Maple Veneer with 4-2mil coats of VAR7100 Gloss. 4-Hour Dwell Time / 4-Hour Recovery Time:
Glass Cleaner:	No Effect
409™:	No Effect
Warm Water (100°F)	No Effect
Black Coffee:	No Stain / No Effect
Lacquer Thinner:	Softening / Full Recovery
Denatured Alcohol:	Softening / Minor Witness Line
Acetone:	Softening / Full Recovery

Directions For Use:

All surfaces to be finished must be clean, dry and free of excess contamination. Proper surface preparation is the key to a successful finish.

1. Sand surface to be finished with quality, stearate-free sandpaper.  The sandpaper grit schedule will vary between 220 to 400-grit depending on the surface condition and type of wood being finished.
   After the surface has been sanded and prepared, remove dust with a water-damped, lint-free cloth.  DO NOT USE OIL/WAX TACK CLOTHES.

2. If the surface to be finished has a grain filler, glaze or solvent-based stain applied to it, ensure that these products are compatible with the HybriVar Varnish by preparing and a test panel before proceeding.  If compatibility is in question, seal the opposing surface with Oxford® UltraSeal-WB Shellac Sealer and Barrier Coat before finishing with Oxford® HybriVar.

3. Mix varnish gently, than strain through a medium-mesh paint filter before using. Allow the strained varnish to settle before using.

4. Apply 1-3 coats Oxford® HybriVar reduced upwards to 20% by liquid volume with distilled water to act as a penetrating sealer coat.  Allow each coat to dry for a minimum of 1.5-2 hours, or when the sealer coat gently powders when sanded without clogging the sandpaper.  We recommend applying Oxford® Hybrivar with a quality, polyester bristle brush of medium stiffness and bristle length or with a poly-foam brush.  Avoid heavy-duty house paintbrushes.

5. Apply topcoats of Oxford® HybriVar as supplied, or thinned 5-10% by liquid volume with distilled water.  Allow each coat to dry for a minimum of 2 hours before recoating.  Sanding between each coat is not required unless: 1) The last/previously applied coat of Oxford® HybriVar has dried for more then 24 hours, 2) Contamination such as dirt, brush bristle fibers, runs and sags are visible in the dried varnish.  Lightly sand with 400-grit stearate-free sandpaper to remove imperfections.  Allow the finish to dry and cure in a warm, dry area.  Final chemical cure takes place after 150 hours at 70F.

Clean-Up:

All Oxford® Water-Based finishes clean up with soap and water. Rinse brushes, spray equipment and other application tools with warm, soapy water, then follow up with a plain, clean water rinse. Do not use alcohol or oil-based solvents to thin or clean up this material.

*California Proposition 65:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical(S) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects.

Emergency First-Aid Procedures and Safety Information:

Ingestion: Administer large amounts of water. Induce Vomiting. Seek Immediate Medical Attention.

Inhalation: Remove exposed persons to well ventilated area. Treat symptomatically. Use Only In Well ventilated Areas. Avoid Inhaling Mist or Fumes.

Eyes: Flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. Seek Medical Attention.

Skin: Flush with water for 15 minutes.

Special Notations:

WARNING: IF YOU SCRAP OR SAND OLD PAINT, YOU MAY RELEASE LEAD DUST. LEAD IS TOXIC. CONTACT THE U.S.EPA/LEAD INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 1-800-LEAD(5323) OR LOG ONTO WWW.EPA.GOV/LEAD.

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN LEAD.