Melamine

Murga is an acid curing premium melaminized coating. It is specifically formulated as a protective and decorative clear finishing for wood. Excellent resistance to oil, food and beverage stains insects like borers & termites.

Protects wood for years & has non yellowing properties.



Technical Data

Weight per liter at 30°C Base
MURGA Melamine Clear Glossy 1.02 ± 0.02 kg
MURGA Melamine Clear Matt 1.03 ± 0.02 kg
Hardener for MURGA Melamine 0.84 ± 0.02 kg

Method of Application

Spray Pressure 30-40 p.s.i. (2.2-2.8 kg/cm2)
Number of Coats 1 coat of MURGA Melamyne Clear Sealer followed by 2-3 coats MURGA Melamine Glossy / Melamine Matt
Covering Capacity 8-10 m2/litre per coat (depending on method of application and film thickness

Mixing ratio

MURGA Melamine Base 90 parts by volume
MURGA Melamine Hardener 10 parts by volume
MURGA Thinner 20-30 parts by volume

Maturation Time 30 minutes Pot life Approximately 8 hours at 30°C

Drying Time

Drying Time at 30°C Touch-dry 5minutes
Tack-free 2 hours
Sanding-dry 5-6 hours
Hard-dry overnight

Directions For Use

For optimum performance, MURGA Melamyne must be applied at a temperature between 20°C to 40°C and relative humidity not above 75%.
Sanding Sand with emery paper no. 320 or 400 between application of successive sealer and finish coats. Allow an inter-coat interval of 5-6 hours for spray application and 8-10 hours by brush application.
Re-coating Time 5-6 hours at 30°C for spray application. 8-10 hours at 30°C for brush application.
Gloss 60°Gloss Head MURGA Melamyne Clear Glossy 80% minimum MURGA Melamyne Clear Matt 10-15%