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Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener

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Definition:

Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2-

Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2-

Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2-

Edition 10/2014

Product Description

Two-part VHS hardeners and two-part VHS performance hardeners are suitable for use with high solid products.

Properties:

It has a high solid content for economical and environmentally friendly application. Due to the variety of VHS and performance hardeners, they can adapt well to all painting conditions and ensure reliable application.

Application Instructions

Processing

Possible base components:

Note The two-part HS performance filler can only be processed with two-part VHS performance hardener.

Two-Part HS Vario Filler. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Vario Filler".

Two-Part HS Premium Filler. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Premium Filler".

Two-Part HS Mixed Filler. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Mixed Filler".

Two-Part HS Performance Filler. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Performance Filler". Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler"

Two-Part HS Top Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Top Coat".

Two-Part HS Clear Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Clear Coat".

Two-Part HS Vario Clear Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Vario Clear Coat". Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat". Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat". Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat".

Area of Application

Note The two-part VHS performance hardeners are only to be used in the two-part HS performance filler.
1 - The Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at normal temperatures.
2 - The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2- is suitable for partial painting and low spray booth ventilation volumes.
3 - The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at high temperatures.
4 - The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at very high temperatures.
5 - The Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at normal temperatures.
6 - The Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at very high temperatures.

Mixture ratio:

Refer to the technical application instructions for the respective base components

Hardener Selection Guide

+ + - Optimum
+ - Suitable
- - Partially suitable
- - - Not suitable
Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener
Hardener Selection Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2-
Partial or complete painting (large areas) + - -
Partial painting (minor repairs) + + +
High temperatures above +25 C (77 F) + - -
Very high temperatures: +30 C to +35 C (86 to 95 F) - - -
Normal temperature +20 C to +25 C (68 to 77 F) + + - -
Low temperature +15 C to +20 C (59 to 68 F) - + +
Oven drying + + +
Air drying + + + +
Hardener Selection Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2-
Partial or complete painting (large areas) + + +
Partial painting (minor repairs) + +
High temperatures above +25 C (77 F) + + +
Very high temperatures: +30 C to +35 C (86 to 95 F) - + +
Normal temperature +20 C to +25 C (68 to 77 F) + + + +
Low temperature +15 C to +20 C (59 to 68 F) - -
Oven drying + + + +
Air drying + + +
Hardener Selection Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2- Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2-
Partial or complete painting (large areas) + + +
Partial painting (minor repairs) + +
High temperatures above +25 C (77 F) + + +
Very high temperatures: +30 C to +35 C (86 to 95 F) - + +
Normal temperature +20 C to +25 C (68 to 77 F) + + + +
Low temperature +15 C to +20 C (59 to 68 F) - -
Oven drying + + + +
Air drying + + +

Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

 Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener
All VHS hardeners
Flashpoint: +24 C (75.2 F)

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of VHS hardeners is 36 months from date of manufacture. The guaranteed shelf life of VHS performance hardeners is 12 months. Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 C (68 F).		 Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener

Storage Conditions

Protect against moisture.
Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener
Seal the container airtight immediately after removing the hardener.
Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener

Two-Part Adhesive Filler Hardener

Definition:

Two-Part Adhesive Filler Hardener -LHA 005 000 A2-

Note The usage and application instructions for the two-part adhesive filler hardener are described in the appropriate base component. Refer to → Chapter "Two-Part Synthetic Adhesion Filler".

Aqua Premium Hardener

Definition:

Aqua Premium Hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-

Note The usage and application instructions for the two-part adhesive filler hardener are described in the appropriate base component. Refer to → Chapter "Aqua Premium System".

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