ProNature Shellac Polish
Area of Use |
ProNature Shellac Polish is a sprayable priming and finishing agent comprising shellac and fermentation ethanol. Also for the manual application of the "French Polish".
Where to use ProNature Shellac Polish? |
Use ProNature Shellac Polish for the universal treatment of living-room, bedroom and playroom furniture, wooden ceilings, wall panelling, railings as well as all other interior wood fittings.
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General Information
Shellac is derived from deposits left by a lice variety. The word "lac" stems from the Indian "lacsa", which means hundreds of thousands. Hundreds of thousands of lice cover branches of trees with a centimetre thick coating, which is harvested and cleaned.
Shellac is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a coating for sweets and pills, as well as in the cosmetic industry, where it is used in hair spray, shampoos and nail varnishes.
In the ProNature range it forms an important part of materials used for the treatment of toys, furniture, wooden wall panels and flooring.
Fermentation Alcohol
Also known as ethanol, fermentation alcohol is a pure denatured alcohol (98%) not suitable for human consumption. It is derived from South African sugar-cane by a process of fermentation, and it used as a solvent for a variety of natural resins in several ProNature products.
Fermentation alcohol is a water-miscible, highly flammable liquid, with a flash-point below 21°C. It is not harmful to the skin, and is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries for products such as deodorants and perfumes. |
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Surface Preparation |
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Depending on the type of wood, sand the surface, using grit 150 - 180, but preferably finer, up to 320. All surfaces must be dry, clean and dust-free. |
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Application |
Spraying:
Stir well before use. Using a standard spray gun, apply 60 - 80 g/m2.
Air pressure: 3 - 4 bar.
Nozzle size: 1.3 - 1.7 mm.
Priming:
For highly absorbent types of wood it is advisable to prime the wood with 1 - 2 coats of ProNature Shellac Polish. Where necessary, dilute 50% by adding
ProNature Shellac Polish Thinner. As a finished coat, use ProNature Shellac Polish undiluted.
If priming was done with ProNature Shellac Polish, it is also possible to use ProNature Wax Balm as a top coat.
Drying Properties:
Dries by evaporation. Drying time depends on the amount applied and the temperature.
Surface dry: approximately 30 minutes.
Sanding: after 1 - 2 hours only light sanding is required, using grit 320. |
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Application - Manual Application French Polish
Apply using a fine linen pad. Apply thin layers only. Leave to dry for 24 hours. Cut back with 360 sand paper or steel wool aiding the process with a little linseed oil.
Clean of oil residue with ProNature Plant Turpentine and apply next thin layer of ProNature Shellac Polish. Repeat above process until satisfactory finish is achieved |
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Coverage |
| 60 - 80 g/m2, using a standard spray gun. |
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Package Sizes
1 kg, 5kg and 25 kg
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Ingredients
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| Shellac, Fermentation alcohol. |
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Package Sizes
1 kg, 5kg and 25 kg.
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Shellac Thinner
ProNature Shellac Thinner is a clear, colourless liquid used for viscosity reduction and cleaning. It comprises fermentation alcohol and denaturating agents. It has a mild odour and is kind to the skin.
Where to use ProNature Shellac Thinner?
ProNature Shellac Thinner is used to correct the viscosity of ProNature Shellac Polish.
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Ingredients
Shellac, Fermentation alcohol.
Package Sizes
1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg
Storage Stability
Minimum of 1 year in unopened containers, at temperatures ranging from 10° to 30° C |
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