Series 1081

Endura-Shield

Generic Type

Waterborne Acrylic Polyurethane

Common Usage

A waterborne polyurethane coating that provides excellent abrasion resistance and color and gloss retention for applications to steel, concrete and other miscellaneous substrates. It features low VOC content, low odor, semi-gloss finish and easy cleanup.

Special Qualifications

Series 1081 was tested in accordance with, and passed, the California Department of Public Health CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method Version 1.1, 2010 emissions testing and meets qualifications of LEED v4, Collaborative for High Performance Schools, and Living Building Challenge.

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Colors

    This product is available in 501 colors.

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Finish

Semi-Gloss - Note: Final gloss level of topcoat can vary depending on number of coats applied. One coat will generally result in a lower sheen than two coats of the material.

Topcoats

Series 1080

Curing Time

Temperature To Touch To Handle To Recoat
75°F (24°C) 45 minutes 6 hours 6 hours

Curing time varies with surface temperature, air movement, humidity and film thickness.

Primers

Steel: Series 20, 22, 27, 27WB, 66, N69, N69F, L69, L69F, V69, V69F, 104, 115, 135, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141, 161, 287
Galvanized Steel and Non-Ferrous Metal: Series 66, L69, N69, V69, 115, 135, 1224. Note: For special galvanized surface preparation instructions, consult the latest version of Tnemec Technical Bulletin 10-78.
Concrete: Series 20, 66, N69, N69F, L69, L69F, V69, V69F, 104, 141, 161, 270, 273, 280, 287, 1254
CMU: L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 130, 287, 1254

Note: Intermediate coat required (any of the above primers for concrete). Note: Epoxy primers exterior exposed for more than 30 days require an epoxy intermediate coat or scarification prior to topcoating with Series 1081. A minimum recoat of 24 hours at 75°F (24°C) applies when using Series 27WB. Reference the Series 27WB product data sheet for additional cure information. More than one finish coat of Series 1081 is required when used over Series 27WB to achieve uniform and desired gloss level.

Recommended DFT

2.0 to 3.0 mils (50 to 75 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method, and exposure. Caution: Application of coating below minimum or above maximum recommended dry film thicknesses may adversely affect coating aesthetics and performance. Excessive film thicknesses will cause microbubbling. Contact your Tnemec representative.

Volume Solids

61.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †

Number of Components

Two: Part A and Part B

Theoretical Coverage

978 mil sq ft/gal (24.0 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †

Volatile Organic Compounds

Unthinned: 0.73 lbs/gallon (88 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (Water): 0.73 lbs/gallon (88 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 66 Thinner): 1.23 lbs/gallon (147 grams/litre) †

Intermediate

Series 113, 114, 115, 280, 287, 1028, 1029

HAPS

Unthinned: 0 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (Water): 0 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (No. 66 Thinner): 0 lbs/gal solids

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