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Star Finishing Products --Product Data Sheet -# 1-- Rev - 2/00

GRAIN-PERFECT Stains
Oil Based Pigment Wiping Stain

Star GRAIN-PERFECTStains are available inthe
most popularcolors beingusedin the wood
furniture and kitchen cabinet industrytoday.
These highly versatile pigmentedstains canbe
applied byspraying, brushing, dipping, andwiping.
They offer good light fade resistance properties and
are the easiest type of staintoapply andcontrol.
Afterstaining the woodsurface,they may be wiped
cleantoachieve the desiredcolor development.
The longerthe time before wiping,the stronger
the stain colorwill be. To obtaindeep rich colors on
lighterwoods, applyanappropriate colorNGRdye
stain tothe woodfirst.

Premixed Grain-Perfect Stain Colors:
43.101 ................Light Walnut
43.102 ................Jacobean Walnut
43.111 ................Provincial
43.112 ................Natural Oak
43.121 ................Natural Cherry
43.122 ................Heritage Cherry
43.131 ................Autumn Mist
43.132 ................Winter White
43.141 ................Dark Red Mahogany
43.142 ................Brown Mahogany
43.143 ................Cordovan
43.151 ................Maple
43.181 ................Stain Base (Clear)
Packaged: Qts, Gal. & 5 Gal. Pails

Make your own Stain Colors
byadding StarO-J Tinting Colors or
HuIs No.866colorants tothe 43-181 StainBase.
Pigment LOAD;Do Not exceed the following:
O-Jcolors --Do Not Exceed 24 Oz per gallon of Stain Base.
Do Not add more than 12 Oz. per gallon of premixed stain.

If a deeper color is needed than these stain mixes allow ,
dye the raw wood first with a NGR dye stain

Reducer:
43-181 StainBase (add stainbase to lighten a
stain colorand maintainthe workingproperties
and properviscosity.)DoNot Reduce withsolvents
(unless absolutely necessaryfor spray application)
as you will loose control,workingqualities,and
color consistency.
Packaged: Qts, Gal. & 5 Gal. Pails

Retarder:
43-182 StainRetarder will extenddrying
and allow more wiping time.
Packaged: Gal., & 5 Gal. Pails

Features:
Grain-Perfect Stains are pigmentedstains that
offerease ofcolor control anddevelopment of
wood grainand figure.Byblendingindividual
Grain-Perfect stains ortintingwith the StarO-J
TintingColorsorHuIs No. 866 colorants, an
unlimitednumberof staincolors canbe developed.
Suggestedareas ofuse are interiordirect towood
applications such asfurniture,kitchenorbath
cabinets andmillwork.

ApplicationEquipment:
Canbe appliedbyspraying, dipping, wiping or
brushing.Wiping after applicationhelpsinsure
uniform staining.
Caution NOTE:Dippingorfloodingthe surface,
onopen pore woods, can result inbleedback of
stain inthe pore.

Compatibility:
Suitable for use with nitrocellulose lacquer,varnish,
shellac, solvent and waterborne urethanes,water
borne lacquers,fillers, STAR stains andglazes,
STAR spot finishingproducts. Stearate Free.

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see also: the GRAIN-PERFECT® STAIN BASE
Can Label information @
http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/LabelGPSBase.html

StarFinishingProducts

PRODUCT DATA SHEET #1

available from:
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800-245-5611

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Finish System

Wood Preparation:
Finish sand with# 120- #180 grit sandpaper
Woodshould be dust free with a moisture
content between6-8%.

Notes:
All products should be stirred thoroughlybefore
using andbe continuously agitatedwhile inuse to
insure product consistency from start to finish.
The colorselectedshouldbe pretestedon the
wood tobe finishedunderapplicationconditions.
Wipingofthe product isrecommendedwithin
a few minutes ofapplication.
Longerflashtimes result in a stronger, darkercolor.
Speciesofwood, sanding andmoisture content
affect the strengthandcolorofa stain. To obtain
deep richcolors on lighter woods, applyan
appropriate colorNGRdye staintothe wood first.

Clean-Up:
Equipment maybe cleanedwithVM&P Naptha,
Mineral Spirits or Toluene.

Physical Properties /Specifications:
See:** spontaneouscombustion warning
in safety and storage precautions.
All Star Grain-Perfect stains are HAPscompliant.
Weight Solids:.............. Range from 12% to 42%
Volume Solids:............. Range from 9% to 25%
Dry Time:..................... Air dry to seal in 30 minutesat
77 deg. F, 45% relative humidity and good air movement.
Oven dry;5-10 minutesat 125 deg. F with good Air
movementbefore sealing.
Spread Rate:................. 143 sq. ft./gal. at 100% efficiency
VOC: lb/gal,................. From 5.3 lbs./gal. to 5.8 lbs./gal
VOC: g/l, ...................... 694 g/l
VHAPs:........................ 0.2 lbs. HAPs/lb.Solids
Flash Point: ................... 55 deg. F, TCC

DOT Shipping Information:
Shipping Name: ............Paint
Hazard Class: ................3
I.D. Number:................UN-1263
Packing Group: .............II

Storage Precautions:
Store In A Cool Dry Palace.
Danger!Extremelyflammable liquidand vapor.
Vapors may cause flashfire.
Keepawayfrom heat, sparksand flame.
Close container after eachuse.
Use onlywith Adequate ventilation.
Ifspilled,containspilled material and
remove with an inert absorbent.
Dispose ofcontaminated absorbent,
container andunused contentsin accordance
withlocal,state andfederal regulations.

Safety Precautions:
Donot breathe vapors orspraymists.
Close container after eachuse. Vaporharmful.
Mayaffect the brainor nervous system causing
dizziness,headache ornausea!Wearan
appropriate,properlyfittedrespirator(NIOSH/
MSHA approved) during andafter application or
provide adequate airmovement tokeepairborne
contaminants below the OSHA PEL's. Follow
respiratormanufacturer's directions for respirator
use.Notice:Reports have associatedrepeatedand
prolonged occupational overexposure tosolvents
withpermanent brain andnervous system damage.
Intentional misuse bydeliberatelyconcentrating
and inhalingcontents maybe harmful or fatal.

Keep out of the reach of children!

For industrial use only.
For shop use only.

WARNING - Spontaneous Combustion
** Rags or other materials containing this
product may oxidize and ignite.
All contaminated materials should be
immersed in water immediately after use
to avoid spontaneous combustion.
Iron oxide pigments may accelerate this
process.

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