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MPI #   129      Varnish, Water Based, Clear, Semi-Gloss
A water based emulsion-type clear coating for interior wood trim, frames, doors, paneling and cabinetry. Used in residential, commercial and institutional locations or where solvent fumes from conventional varnishes pose a health or safety problem. These coatings shall be “self sealing” on new or bare hardwood and softwood surfaces. Primary application methods include: airless, HVLP and/or conventional spray; may also be applied by roller or brush.
[Characteristics reviewed include gloss levels of 35 — 70 units. See MPI 'Detailed Performance' Specs for complete details, specific requirements, and/or reference specs.]
MPI VOC Ranges (grams/L) E3   <201 g/l E2   201 - 250 g/l E1   251 - 380 g/l E '0' - outside range, n/a - unavailable
EPR - Environmental/Performance Rating (VOC & Relative Performance of Category+Gloss & Appropriate Specified Use). meets GPS-1-08 for Standard Category: Clear Varnishes
Listing Mfr Label Product Name Code
E Range
EPR
GPS-1
Benjamin Moore Benwood Stays Clear Low Lustre Acrylic Polyurethane 423
E 1
1
Cloverdale Paint Timberlox Water-Borne Liquid Plastic Semi-Gloss 59334
E 3
3
Columbia Paint Wood Finishes Clear Acrylic Urethane Interior Semi-Gloss 10-672-XX
E 2
2
Coronado Paint Aqua-Plastic Aqua Plastic Urethane 70-100
E 1
1
Insl-X Duralaq-WB Waterborne Acrylic FInish 1WB-106
E 1
1
Kwal Paint Wood Craft Urethane Clear Wood Finish 6830
E 1
1
Miller Paint Acriclear Acrylic Polyurethane Semigloss 1226
E 2
2
Old Masters Old Masters Water-Based Polyurethane Semi-Gloss 756
E 1
1
Sherwin-Williams Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish Semi-Gloss 4444
E 1
1
Sico (Akzo Nobel Canada) Crystalex Acrylic Varnish 194-100
E 3
3
Sico (Akzo Nobel Canada) Crystalex Acrylic Varnish, Gloss 194-090
E 3
3
Valspar Cabot Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Water-Borne 8087
E 2
2
Valspar Cabot Oil Semi-Gloss Polyurethane #8017 Oil Polyurethane Semi-Gloss #8017 2Y39XXX
E 1
1
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