TopPro® High Performance Coatings
TopPro® 703 — Screen Applied UV Curable Coating
TopPro® 703 is a screen applied UV curable protective coating for paper substrates. Available in Clear, Matte Clear, Matte, and Flat finishes with excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
Product Performance
| Property | Clear | Matte Clear | Matte | Flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Resistance (1) | 1 psi | 50 psi | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Adhesion (ASTM D-3359) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Chemical Resistance (2) | Resists commonly used chemicals and solvents | |||
| Coverage | 3,200 – 4,000 sq. ft. per gallon | |||
| Viscosity (at 24°C) | 1500 cps (3) | 4050 cps (4) | 8800 cps (3) | 8600 cps (5) |
| Weight/Gallon (at 21°C) | 9.2 lbs | 9.8 lbs | 10.7 lbs | 9.5 lbs |
(1) Using #0000 or #000 steel wool pad with 5 rotations (Clear uses #0000 only)
(2) Similar to ASTM D-1308, but more severe exposure to chemicals
(3) #5 spindle at 100 rpm • (4) #5 spindle at 50 rpm • (5) #6 spindle at 50 rpm
Environmental Stability: Weather resistant; retains adhesion, no degradation after 96 hours at 100% humidity and 100°F
Compatible Substrate
Paper Substrates
Hi-Performance Topcoats
User Friendly
- One component, stir and use
- Does not thicken or “skin”
- Nitrogen free curing
- Eliminates “bleeding”
- Packaged in quarts for ease of use
- Free of solvents and V-pyrol
Versatile Protection
- Repels graffiti materials
- Resists scratching to 50 psi
- Retards yellowing
- Slows ink color fade
- Withstands harsh chemicals
- Hides minor defects
- Remains flexible on film
- Offers weather protection
Recommended Uses
- Signs, interior or exterior
- POP displays & nameplates
- Billboards
- Instrument & gauge lenses
- Control panels
- Alternative to lamination