Series 73
Endura-Shield
Generic Type
Aliphatic Acrylic Polyurethane
Common Usage
A coating for commercial, industrial, and marine applications that is highly resistant to abrasion, wet conditions, corrosive fumes, chemical contact and has excellent resistance to exterior weathering. Direct-to-Metal capability allows for a labor-saving, high-build, single coat application.
Special Qualifications
Series 73 meets the accelerated weathering requirements of SSPC Paint Standard 36.
This product is part of a coating system tested in accordance with ISO 12944-6 (2018). Contact your Tnemec representative for coating system test results.
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Colors
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This product is available in 501 colors.
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Volume Solids
58.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †
Finish
Semi-gloss
Number of Components
Two: Part A and Part B
Theoretical Coverage
930 mil sq ft/gal (22.8 m²/L at 25 microns). †
Recommended DFT
Topcoat Service: 2.0 to 5.0 mils (50 to 125 microns) per coat.
Direct to Metal; Over Zinc or MIO-Zinc: 3.5 to 5.0 mils (90 to 125 microns).
Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. For DTM or applications over zinc or MIO-zinc, as part of a two-coat system, consult the latest version of Tnemec Technical Bulletin 13-100 or contact your Tnemec representative.
Curing Time
| Temperature | To Touch | To Handle | To Recoat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75°F (24°C) | 1 hour | 5-8 hours | 12 hours |
Curing time varies with surface temperature, air movement, humidity and film thickness. Note: For faster curing and low-temperature applications, add No. 44-710 Urethane Accelerator; see separate product data sheet.
Topcoats
Series 700, V700, 701, V701, 740, 750, 1070, 1070V, 1071, 1071V, 1072, 1072V, 1074, 1074U, 1075, 1075U, 1077, 1078, 1078V, 1094, 1095, 1096.
Volatile Organic Compounds
| Unthinned | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 39 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 42 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 48 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 56 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 63 Thinner) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.61 lbs/gallon (313 grams/litre) | 2.94 lbs/gallon (356 grams/litre) | 3.01 lbs/gallon (361 grams/litre) | 3.07 lbs/gallon (367 grams/litre) | 2.67 lbs/gallon (320 grams/litre) | 2.99 lbs/gallon (358 grams/litre) |
HAPS
| Unthinned | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 39 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 42 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 48 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 56 Thinner) | Thinned 10% (Max) (No. 63 Thinner) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.44 lbs/gal solids | 0.44 lbs/gal solids | 0.44 lbs/gal solids | 0.44 lbs/gal solids | 0.44 lbs/gal solids | 0.50 lbs/gal solids |
Primers
Steel: Self-priming or Series 1, 20, FC20, 27, 27WB, 37H, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 90-97, H90-97, 90G-1K97, 91-H₂O, H91-H_2_O, 94-H₂O, 132, 135, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141, 161, 394, V530, 1224.
Galvanized Steel & Non-Ferrous Metal: Series 66, L69, N69, V69, 1224. Note: For special galvanized surface preparation instructions, consult the latest version of Tnemec Technical Bulletin 10-78.
Concrete: Series 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 141, 161, 1254
CMU: Series 1254
Note: Series V530 exterior exposed more than 24 hours, Series L69, N69, V69, 135, L140, N140, or V140 exterior exposed more than 60 days, Series L69F, N69F, V69F, L140F, N140F or V140F exterior exposed more than 30 days, or Series 132 or 141 exterior exposed more than 14 days must first be scarified or reprimed with themselves. Brush blasting with fine abrasive is the preferred method of scarification. Recoat windows for other primers may apply. See those data sheets for additional information.
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