Specification

TECHNICAL DATA
VARATHANE
®
GEL STAIN
Rust-Oleum Corporation Form: GDH-753
11 Hawthorn Parkway Phone: 877•385•8155 Rev.: 031315
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.rustoleum.com
An RPM Company
.PHYSICAL PROPERTIES .
GEL STAIN
Resin
Linseed Oil Modified Alkyd
Pigment Type
Silica, Inorganic Pigments
Solvents
Mineral Spirits
Weight
Per Gallon
7.25-7.47 lbs
Per Liter
0.87-0.90 kg
Solids
By Weight
39.3-43.2%
By Volume
32.2-34.5%
Volatile Organic Compounds
<550 g/l (4.59 lbs./gal.)
Recommended Dry Film
Thickness (DFT) Per Coat
0.5-1.0 mil
(12.5-25µ)
Wet Film to Achieve DFT
(unthinned material)
1.5-3.0 mils
(37.5-75µ)
Theoretical Coverage at
1 mil DFT (25µ)
129-138 sq.ft./quart
(3.2-3.4 m
2
/l)
Practical Coverage at Recommended
DFT (assumes 15% material loss)
200-250 sq.ft./quart
Varies with type and porosity of wood
Dry Times at 70-80°F
(21-27°C) and 50%
Relative Humidity
Touch
2 hours
Handle
2 hours
Recoat
4 hours
Topcoat
8 hours
Shelf Life
3 years (unopened)
Flash Point
105°F (40°C)
Safety Information
For additional information, see MSDS
The technical data and suggestions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge, and offered in good faith. The
statements of this literature do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use
of our materials are beyond our control, we can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any,
will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All technical information is subject to change without notice.