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DAREX® Gold Lacquer GL 1231-04

Product Description
DAREX® GL 1231-04 is a gold lacquer - based on an epoxy-phenolic resin combination.

Deep drawable and sterilization-resistant protection lacquer for the external lacquering of crown
corks and for the entire internal and external lacquering of 3-piece and deep drawn food cans,
as well as for DRD-cans and RO/PP closures. Also suitable for aggressive food packs.

Product Characteristics
Property Unit Value Test Method
Color of liquid coating Gold
Color of cured coating Gold
Total solids (11min @200°C) % 36 ± 1 DIN EN ISO 3251
Specific Weight / Density @25°C g/ml 1.02 ± 0.02
Viscosity @20°C: s 100 - 150 DIN 53211;
65 - 100 DIN EN ISO 2431 6mm;
Flash Point °C 44 ISO 3679

Typical Properties and Recommended Applications

The following typical properties data are given for informational purposes only, and are not to be
interpreted as product or in-process specifications. To receive further product and handling
information please contact your sales office.

Property Unit Value Comments

Substrate ETP, ECCS , aluminium
Application Method Roller Coating
DAREX® TH 1010-05,
Thinner
DAREX® TH 1010-35
Stoving: Sheet Coating min (MT) 10 m 200°C
Coil Coating -
Recommended film weight
Dry g/m² 4.0 - 11.0
Wet g/m² 11.0 – 30.5

Specific values (dry):

General line g/m² 4–6
3 pc cans for non aggressive packs g/m² 4–6
DRD cans g/m² 6–8
DRD cans (acidic packs) g/m² 9 – 11 or 2 x 5 – 6
RO/PP and crowns g/m² 5-6

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DAREX® Gold Lacquer GL 1231-04
Product Information

Packaging Information
DAREX® Gold Lacquer GL 1231-04 is available in

• 1000 kg Schuetz-Container (IBC – currently only on request)

• 200 kg open top drum (4 drums on CP9 pallets)

Handling & Storage Recommendations

6 months - stir well before use! Store cool and dry!

Health & Safety Information

• For health & safety information please refer to the product material safety data sheet.
• For environmental compliance status, information will be provided upon request.
• For information relative to the food law compliance of this product please refer to the
food law statement, which will be provided upon request. Food law compliance may vary
and this product may be restricted based on application or region.

ISO Certification
ISO 9001: 2000 Registered

Other Information
The information contained herein is based on our testing and experience and is offered for the
user’s consideration, investigation and verification. Since operating and use conditions vary and
since we do not control such conditions, we must DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, with regard to results to be obtained from the use of this product. Test methods
are available on request.

World Headquarters
W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
7500 Grace Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21044 USA
Tel.: +1 410.531.4000
NA Toll Free: +1 800.638.6014
Fax: +1 410.531.4273

North America Latin America Europe Asia/Pacific

W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
62 Whittemore Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140 / USA
Tel: +1.617.498.4987
www.gracedarex.com
Grace Brazil Ltda.
Rua Albion, 229-10 Andor
Lapa – Sao Paulo – SP/Brasil
05077 - 130
Tel: +55.11.3649.2704
Fax: +55.11.3649.2706
Grace GmbH & Co. KG Grace China Ltd.
In der Hollerhecke 1 1010 Huai Hai Zhong Road
th
67545 Worms / Germany 19 Floor, K Wah Centre
Tel: +49.6241.403.00 Shanghai, 200031/ China
Fax: +49.6241.403.1211 Tel: +86.21.5467.4678
Fax: +86.21.5405.1500

www.grace.com
Grace®, Grace Davison® and DAREX® are registered trademarks, Copyright 2008 W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
in the United States and/or other countries, of W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn Version Date: 25-Nov-08
Printed:19-Feb-09
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