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F-861 Liquid Powder is a high quality, vinyl concentrate, dry blend replacement. It’s used to manufacture (mix) vinyl paint used to spray or dip coat martial arts gear, pool floats, wrestling mats, medical products, novelty items made using vinyl nitrile, NBR and EVA foams with a high (12% +) vinyl content.

The term Liquid Powder refers to the liquid concentrate form, which our F-861 is packaged in. Its’ advantages are less space for storage (450lb drums vs 350lb drums for dry blends), mix time is cut up to 50%, easier to handle (easy pour or pump liquid), no “caking" or compacting, no "leaching" of ingredients into container when stored and most of all, because of its unique manufacturing process, it remains consistent from batch to batch.
Unit of Measure

Technical Specs

Brands

 N/A Performix®

Approximate Concentrate Weight Per Gallon

 N/A 9 lb

Temperature Use Range

 N/A -30 to 200 ºF

Block Resistance at 140 Degree Fahrenheit (ºF) Temperature Per 1 Hour

 N/A 4 h

Weatherability

 N/A Excellent (10-mil film)

Weatherability Test Method

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM G-53)

Tensile

 N/A 1,958 psi

Tensile Test Method

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D-412)

Elongation

 N/A 421 %

Elongation Test Method

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D-412)

Finish

 N/A Gloss

Shelf Life

 N/A 1+ years at 77 ºF unopened container

Chemical Resistance

 N/A Mineral Oil: Very Good
Saline: Very Good
Urea (6% In H2O): Very Good
Betadine (Iodine): (Stained after 5 minutes.) Very Good
Gasoline: Good
Machine Oil: Very Good
Blood: Very Good
All Purpose Cleaner: Very Good
Acid (10% Sulfuric In H2O): Very Good
Alcohol: Very Good

In House Test Results (ASTM D-1308)

Alternative Products

 N/A F-818

Other Features Include

N/A Wide selection of colors.
Color matching service
Passes UL94 HBF
Does not cause artifacts in most imaging applications

General Product Information

N/A Vinyl paint is produced by addition of F-861 Liquid Powder to a solvent blend, mixing and heating.

M.E.K. 40-60
Toluene 40-60
MIBK or Xylene Up to 20%

For a lower V.O.C. solvent system using Acetone, contact technical service for formulation assistance.

Mixing Instructions

N/A Separation may occur during storage; to ensure product quality and consistency, thorough agitation is recommended using an air/ explosion proof electric drum mixer, circulation pump or hand agitator before each use. Please contact PLASTI DIP INTERNATIONAL if you do not have a hand agitator and need one.

  1. Add solvent blend to mix tank and begin low rpm mixing and heating of solvent.
  2. When solvents reach 90-110ºF add F-861 Liquid Powder slowly making sure to increase rpm to prevent F-861 from dropping out.
  3. Bring solution to minimum 150 to maximum 160ºF. When solution reaches chosen temp, remove from heat source and mixer at once and allow to cool before use.
  4. For faster mixing and use of finished vinyl paint you may withhold upto 25% of the solvent blend and add after vinyl paint has reached chosen temperature. Make sure to remove or shut off heat source and keep under agitation for an additional 2 minutes to ensure all solvents have mixed into solution completely.

Quality Control Recommendations

N/A

  1. If desired viscosity range needs to be adjusted, do not add solvent before doing the following first:
    1. Remix (shear) vinyl paint for 5-10 minutes before use each day. (Using proper mixing equipment)
    2. Check temperature of vinyl paint. Ideal use range is 80-105ºF.
    3. Check viscosity. Ideal viscosity range is 11-18 seconds #3 Zahn Cup for dipping, 20-30 seconds for spraying.
    4. Make necessary solvent adjustments. (Recommended mixing equipment: Contact technical service for assistance.) (Use of proper mixing equipment will improve flow and greatly reduce the need for solvent additions.)
  2. Avoid overheating vinyl paint. Heating the vinyl paint above 160ºF will cause excessive solvent evaporation, inconsistent viscosity, and possible moisture condensation in mix tank.
  3. IMPORTANT: Do not add F-861 Liquid Powder to already mixed and cooled vinyl paint. Any F-861 Liquid Powder addition would require reheating to 150ºF and remixing.

Hints

N/A Surface preparation:All surfaces to be coated must be free of any oils, dust or loose foam particles.

Recommended mixing equipment: Contact technical service for assistance.

Vinyl paints will coagulate during storage Vinyl paint must be re-dispersed, mixed or agitated vigorously before use each day. If viscosity is too high even after re-sheering or not flowing off part properly, dilute with a 1 to 1 ratio of MEK and Toluene until a satisfactory range is met or contact technical service for further assistance. Filtering of paint may be beneficial.

Note

N/A For Industrial Use Only.

We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and our products, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with our products, may be used. We accept no responsibility for results obtained by the applications of this information or the safety and suitability of our products, either alone or in combination with other product combination for their own purposes. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we sell the products without warranty, and buyers and users assume all responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising from the handling and use of our products whether used alone or in combination with other products. Ever changing V.O.C. regulations in your area may require you to contact local authorities for proper use and/or disposal of this product. Should you need further assistance, please contact PLAST DIP INTERNATIONAL technical service.

PDC is a registered trademark of PLASTI DIP INTERNATIONAL
Performix and logo are trademarks of PLASTI DIP INTERNATIONAL

For information regarding formulating, processing, application and development, or for information regarding lower V.O.C. solvent formulations, contact PLASTI DIP INTERNATIONAL technical service.