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Product Info for UNITHANE 8185

UNITHANE 8185 is a medium soft, water borne bright topcoat that can be used on almost any type of leather. UNITHANE 8185 gives a pleasant feel and has good adhesion and flexibility. UNITHANE 8185 can be cross-linked with external crosslinkers to improve physical properties if needed. The gloss of UNITHANE 8185 can be adjusted with the use of UNITHANE 8185-D.

A starting formula for spray application is as follows:

All parts by weight:

UNITHANE 8185 50

Water 50

Industrial Applications:

This product is recommended for: Leather

Product Characteristics:

Product Class Solids % pH Viscosity @25ºC Gloss VOC g/L Tensile (D-882) Elongation (%) Modulus 100% (psi) Sward Hardness
Finishing 16 – 18 8.0 – 10.0 1 – 500 cps.

Full product details can be found in this section:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Application Types – Leather: Bright, Upholstery, Shoe, Handbag

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Total Solids %: 16 – 18
pH: 8.0 – 10.0
Viscosity @ 25⁰ C: 1 – 500 cps.
VOC (% of total weight): 4.5 – 5.5
Specific Gravity: 1.01 – 1.04
Appearance: Semi-Translucent
Freeze/Thaw Cycles (D-2243): 3
Shelf Life: Maximum 18 months.
Harmonize Tariff Number: 3909.50.6000

Certified to ISO-9001:2015

Contact Information:

3 Malcolm Hoyt Drive
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 · U.S.A.
Tel: (978) 465-1717 · Fax: (978) 465-4194
E-mail: union@unionspecialtiesinc.com · www.unionspecialtiesinc.com

Disclaimer:

The information and data contained herein are believed to be correct. However, we do not warrant either expressly or by implication the accuracy thereof.

[Please note that due to the Chinese Trademark Office opposition decision, products destined for the China marketplace in the category of “Adhesives for Industrial purposes: Polyurethane,” will NOT contain the trade name “UNITHANE” but will be labeled only with the letter or number designation. Please contact us if there are any questions. Thank you.]