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EMTECH EM6000 WB Production Lacquer

Name: EMTECH EM6000 WB Production Lacquer
SKU: EM6000
Availability: InStock

EMTECH® EM6000 Production Lacquer is a warm, ultra-clear, water based lacquer that provides a 100% burn-in functionality and offers the performance of a traditional nitrocellulose-type lacquer in an Ultra-Low VOC water based format. EM6000 Production Lacquer is a water based wood lacquer specifically designed to replace, and a safe alternative to, flammable and hazardous oil-based and other solvent-based finishes.

This multi-functional wood lacquer is designed not only as an easy to spray wood finish for just about any woodworking project, but also can be applied as a lacquer finish on non-ferrous metals, plastic, PVC, stone, masonry, fiberglass, and carbon fiber.

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Rated 4.83 out of 5 based on 12 customer ratings

(12 customer reviews)

$33.00 – $305.00

SKU: EM6000 Category: Water Based Lacquers Tags: Furniture, Lacquer, Luthiers

EM6000: Versatile, Easy to Spray, Beautiful

100% Burn-In Technology in a water based Formula

EM6000 Production Lacquer is a warm, ultra-clear, water based lacquer that utilizes advanced polymer resins and HAPS-Free solvent technologies to provide 100% burn-in functionality and a unique, self-leveling lacquer finish. EM6000 Production Lacquer is formulated for use in a wide range of applications as a superior replacement for nitrocellulose lacquer. Our production wood lacquer provides a fast drying lacquer system with exceptional clarity, outstanding adhesion qualities and a nitrocellulose-type appearance and performance, all in an Ultra-Low VOC, 100% water based system. Unlike other solvent-based and oil-based lacquers, EM6000 Production Lacquer is non-flammable, cleans up with soap and water, and makes storage and disposal safe and simple.

Solvent Look and Feel

EM6000 Production Lacquer, offers fast drying and sanding features identical to those of traditional nitrocellulose lacquers and CAB acrylic systems. Our Production Lacquer generates excellent clarity and color definition when used with a sealer, like EM1000 Universal Sanding Sealer, or as a self-sealing, stand-alone production finish. When cured, EM6000 Production Lacquer has a smooth, hard finish that’s stronger than nitrocellulose lacquer. Our Production Lacquer has a soft, warm appearance that will slightly amber with age just like its solvent counterpart.

Instructions for Use
View Instructions for EM6000 Production Lacquer TDS

Weight	N/A
Dimensions	N/A
Unit Size	32 Ounces, 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon
Sheen Options	Gloss: 85°+, Semi-Gloss: 65°, Satin: 30°, Flat: 10°

Additional Information

Excellent Adhesion Capabilities

EM6000 Production Lacquer features a unique adhesion characteristic that allows it to bond to a wide variety of properly prepared substrates such as wood, plywood, engineered wood substrates, exotic woods, non-ferrous metals, plastics, PVC, stone, masonry, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. This feature gives greater latitude of use for the finishing professional when working with EM6000 Production Lacquer.

Using our Production Lacquer over Oil Based Stains

EM6000 Production Lacquer can be applied over your favorite oil based stain or gel stain. Proper surface preparation for application of our water based production lacquer over oil based stains or gel stains is as follows:

Oil based stains and gel stains need to be thoroughly dried and cured. This varies by manufacturer but is usually 18-24 hours after application of the stain. Please consult with the stain manufacturer for drying times of the product you are using.
Lightly wipe the surface of the oil based stain with a mixture of 1:1 water and denatured alcohol. No scrubbing necessary, just a light wipe to remove any oily residue from the surface. Allow the water/alcohol mixture to fully flash off and dry from the surface.
For the best results, your first coat of EM6000 Production Lacquer should be a light “tack” coat to allow for the best adhesion to the stain and to confirm compatibility. From there you can proceed as normal with your build coats of our water based topcoat.

Because there are many variations in formulas for products on the market today, we recommend as a standard finishing practice that a sample is made and tested for product compatibility, proper adhesion and bond of topcoat to base substrate.

Using our Production Lacquer over an Oil Based Polyurethane or a previously applied solvent based lacquer finish

EM6000 Production Lacquer can be applied over oil based polyurethane and most previously applied solvent based coatings. Our water based lacquers will burn-in to previously applied nitrocellulose or oil based lacquers. Proper surface preparation for application of our water based production lacquer over previously applied oil based or solvent based finishes and topcoats is as follows:

Newly applied solvent based finishes will need to be thoroughly dry and cured before application of EM6000. Dry times will vary by type of coating and solvent base. Please consult the manufacturer of the solvent based coating for dry times.
Old solvent based finishes will need to be thoroughly cleaned of any contaminants.
Scuff sand both new and old finishes with fine, 220G – 320G, sandpaper.
Wipe down both new and old finishes with a mixture of 1:1 water and denatured alcohol. Allow the water/alcohol mixture to fully flash off and dry from the surface.
Application of our EM6000 Production Lacquer can proceed as normal.

How to Enhance Topcoat Durability

EM6000 Production Lacquer can be fortified with our CL100 CrossLinker to create a post-catalyzed type lacquer. The addition of 3% by liquid volume of CL100 will improve the physical durability of our Production Lacquer by tightening the molecular structure of the cured resin. CL100 improves the resistance of the cured film against high pH cleaners, alcohols and slow evaporating household chemicals. View the CL100 CrossLinker TDS to see directions for use and more information.

Instructions for Use and SDS

View Instructions for EM6000 Production Lacquer TDS

View EM6100 Production Lacquer Gloss SDS
View EM6200 Production Lacquer Semi-Gloss SDS
View EM6300 Production Lacquer Satin SDS
View EM6400 Production Lacquer Flat SDS

Watch a video on how to add CL100 to any of our finishes

Specifications


Type of Finish:	WB Acrylic Lacquer
Primary Use:	Excellent Substitute and Stronger than Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Multi-Purpose Applications, Very Spray Friendly
Appearance:	Warm Clear/ Amber Effect with Age
Interior/Exterior Use:	Interior
Recommended Application Methods:	Spray
Sheens Available:	Gloss: 85°+ Semi-Gloss: 65° Satin: 30° Flat: 10°
Average Minimum Coats:	4 Coats @ 2-4 Mils Wet
Chemical Burn-In:	Yes - Indefinitely Will Also Burn-in Oil and Nitro Solvent Lacquers
VOC Content:	Ultra-Low VOC 41 Grams/Liter
Tintable:	Yes - Up to 5% Water Soluble Dye or Tint
Cleanup Procedure:	Warm Water or 1:1 Water and Denatured or Isopropyl Alcohol
Average Dry/Cure Times @ 70°F / 21°C & 50% Humidity:	30-45 Minutes Recoat / 120 Hours Cure
Compatibility with CL100 Crosslinker: ( Data Sheet)	Up to 3% by Liquid Volume / 4 oz. per Gal. (Instructional Video)
Compatibility with SA5 Retarder:	Up to 20% by Liquid Volume
Compatibility within EMTECH Family:	Can be Topcoated with a different EMTECH WB Finish after 12-18 Hour Cure
Compatibility with Substrates:	Wood, Plywood, Exotic Woods, Non-Ferrous Metal, Plastics, Fiberglass, Stone/Cement, Carbon Fiber
Compatibility with Shellac:	1 lb. cut dewaxed shellac or less // Reduce Zinsser SealCoat by 50% with Denatured Alcohol
Recommended Tip Sizes for HVLP:	1.3 - 1.5 MM
Recommended Tip Sizes for Airless Air Assist:	.011 - .013
Instructions for Use:	TDS: EM6000 Production Lacquer TDS
Safety Sheets:	SDS: EM6100 Production Lacquer Gloss SDS EM6200 Production Lacquer Semi-Gloss SDS EM6300 Production Lacquer Satin SDS EM6400 Production Lacquer Flat SDS

I've been using EM6000 as my main finish in my furniture refinishing business for over a year now. I am very impressed with the ease of use/cleanup, sprayability, and the quality of the finish when dry. This product and Target Coatings never disappoint me.

I'm a relatively new customer/user of Target Coatings products. I was in the middle of a large solid walnut tabletop and I had ordered a gallon of EM6000 and it arrived just in time. Upon opening the shipping container I discovered that the shipper had damaged the can. I was able to reach Jeff that very afternoon. I sent him pictures of the damage and he began the process of sending a replacement. I told him about my time constraints and he was gracious enough to offer hints as to how I might salvage some of the product in the damaged can. The EM6000 performed just as the literature and Jeff himself said it would. I am well satisfied with the products and even more impressed with Jeff as a human being and a professional businessman.
Thanks, Dan H

Do you have the model em6128 gloss acrylic lacquer

Barry - Yes, the EM6128 is the SKU for the gloss version of the EM6000 in a gallon configuration.

-JW-

EM6000 is my GO TO furniture finish for most everything. I started using Target Coatings back when the products still bore the "Oxford" brand. I was immediately sold on their ease of use, flow-out, and burn in without the harmful fumes of the NC lacquer I had grown up using. The satin sheen feel almost soft to the touch while the gloss sheen is able to take a very satisfying polish.

This has been my go to finish for a while now. Finishes with very few bubbles or flaws when applied with HVLP sprayer and holds up to skin oils and such. I had tried regular junk from Lowes and it clouds and peels from people putting feet on a coffee table from the oils in their skin. This also holds up well to water. Caveats, 1. It will NOT adhere at all to copper inlay if you wanted to try that. I tried on a clock I made and the finish just turns green and crumbles from the copper. 2. spilling hard alcohol, like bourbon WILL literally dissolve the finish destroying it, so DO NOT use with alcohol. 3. Does not withstand high temperatures, like if you just microwaved a dinner and the plate is still hot, it will melt the finish and it turns white. So, for things with heavy use for eating and drinking or with integrated metals, this is not the best product.

Justine - Thank you for sharing your experiences with the EM6000. In regards to alcohol and household chemical resistance, I strongly recommend that you use the CL100 Crosslinker in the EM6000 at 3-5% by liquid volume to enhance the cured film resistance to these types of chemical exposures. While EM6000 is engineered to be our 'go-to-utility finish' for a wide array of applications, the formula itself is designed to offer nitrocellulose-type levels of durability, which as we know nitro lacquer offers only moderate alcohol resistance. When we compare EM6000 to average 15% solids nitrocellulose lacquers we see that EM6000 has much better water resistance and alcohol resistance -even without the CL100 added into it. Therefore, I recommend that the EM6000 should be crosslinked with CL100 at 3-5% to obtain very good reagent resistance over and above what a conventional nitrocellulose lacquer will provide.

I hope this information is helpful.
-JW-

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WATER BASED WOOD FINISH SINCE 1988. ULTRA-LOW VOC, HAPS-FREE.

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EMTECH EM6000 WB Production Lacquer

EM6000: Versatile, Easy to Spray, Beautiful

100% Burn-In Technology in a water based Formula

Solvent Look and Feel

Additional Information

Excellent Adhesion Capabilities

Using our Production Lacquer over Oil Based Stains

Using our Production Lacquer over an Oil Based Polyurethane or a previously applied solvent based lacquer finish

How to Enhance Topcoat Durability

Instructions for Use and SDS

Watch a video on how to add CL100 to any of our finishes

Specifications

Customer Reviews

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target-coatings-EM6000-water-based-lacquers

TC-product-1000x1000_EM60003

TC-product-1000x1000_EM6000-1

TC-product-1000x1000_EM6000-2

TC-product-1000x1000_EM6000-4

EMTECH EM6000 WB Production Lacquer

EM6000: Versatile, Easy to Spray, Beautiful

100% Burn-In Technology in a water based Formula

Solvent Look and Feel

Additional Information

Excellent Adhesion Capabilities

Using our Production Lacquer over Oil Based Stains

Using our Production Lacquer over an Oil Based Polyurethane or a previously applied solvent based lacquer finish

How to Enhance Topcoat Durability

Instructions for Use and SDS

Watch a video on how to add CL100 to any of our finishes

Specifications

Customer Reviews

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EMTECH CL100 WB CrossLinker

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