AkzoNobel

Aerospace Coatings

20P20-3
Sandable Polyurethane Surfacer
Technical Data Sheet

Product Group Primer surfacer

Characteristics - A chemically cured high build polyurethane surfacer designed for use
Product as an intermediate primer with good filling properties and easy
Information sanding characteristics.

Components
Curing Solution Curing Solution PC-232
Thinner TR-102 or TR-114 (optional)

American Airlines P5-54

Specifications Cessna CMFS039
Qualified Embraer MEP 10-070
Product List Lear Fan Corp. LMS 5002A
For most recent up-date or missing specifications please check the
qualified product list (QPL) on www.akzonobel.com/aerospace

Surface Conditions
Cleaning - Surface pretreatment is an essential part of the painting process.

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Sandable Polyurethane Surfacer

Instruction for Use

Mixing Ratio 3 parts Base 20P20-3

(volume) 1 part Curing Solution PC-232

OPTIONAL: Up to 1 part TR-102 or TR-114

may be added to improve flow.

One ounce of IM-253 may be added to one

gallon kit for faster cure

- Stir or Shake until all pigment is uniformly dispersed before adding

curing solution.
- Stir the catalyzed mixture thoroughly.

Induction Time Not Applicable.

Initial Spraying 19-27 seconds Ford #4 (without thinner)

Viscosity
(25ºC/77ºF)

Note Viscosity measurements are provided as guidelines only and are not to be
used as quality control parameters. Certified information is provided by
certification documentation available on request.

Pot life 4 hours (50 seconds max. Ford #4)

(25ºC/77ºF) Pot life will be shortened with the addition of IM-253, relative to ambient
temperature and humidity

Dry Film 38 – 76 microns (m)

Thickness 1.5 – 3 mils
(DFT)

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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings

1 East Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA - Phone (847) 623 4200, Fax (847) 625 3200
Rijksstraatweg 31, 2171 AJ Sassenheim, The Netherlands - Phone (31) 71 308 2905, Fax (31) 71 308 2056
Internet: www.akzonobel.com/aerospace
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20P20-3
Sandable Polyurethane Surfacer

Application Can be sprayed by siphon cup, pressure pot, HVLP, air-assist airless or
Recommendations airless equipment.

Conditions Temperature: 15 – 35°C

59 – 95°F
Relative Humidity: 35 – 75%

Note The quality of the application of all coatings will be influenced by the spray
equipment chosen and the temperature, humidity, and air flow of the paint
application area. When applying the product for the first time, it is
recommended that test panels be prepared in order to identify the best
equipment settings to be used in optimizing the performance and
appearance of the coating.

Air 1.2 – 1.4 mm nozzle orifice

Equipment HVLP 1.2 – 1.4 mm nozzle orifice

Number of If ambient temperature is above 90°F (32°C), add 1 pint of TR-114 to

Coats every mixed gallon, to increase pot life and flow-ability. Apply one full wet
coat (3 mils WFT) and flash 15 minutes. Apply second full wet coat (3 mils
WFT). Wait 2 hours to sand or apply topcoat. Continuous coats can be
applied until desired film thickness has been achieved. Do not bake this
coating as solvent pop will appear.

Cleaning of
Equipment Use TR-19 or MEK

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1 East Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA - Phone (847) 623 4200, Fax (847) 625 3200
Rijksstraatweg 31, 2171 AJ Sassenheim, The Netherlands - Phone (31) 71 308 2905, Fax (31) 71 308 2056
Internet: www.akzonobel.com/aerospace
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20P20-3
Sandable Polyurethane Surfacer

Physical Properties

Drying Times Dry to handle 1 hour

(25 +/- 2ºC / 77 Dry to sand 2 hours (depending on film thickness)
+/- 2ºF, 55 +/- Dry to overcoat 2 hours min, 24 hours max.
5% RH)
Note Dry time will be shortened with the addition of IM-253, relative to ambient
temperature and humidity.

Theoretical 19.5 m2 per liter ready to apply at 25 m dry film thickness

Coverage 795 ft2 per US gallon ready to apply at 1 mil dry film thickness

Dry Film Weight 51.5 g/m2/25 micron

.01 lbs/ft2/1 mil

Volatile Organic Max 420 g/l

Compounds Max 3.5 lb/gal

Gloss (60º) 10 20 GU

Color Cream / Off White

Flash-point 20P20-3 - 4ºC / 25ºF

PC-232 16ºC / 60ºF
TR-102 7ºC / 45ºF
TR-114 34ºC / 1ºF
IM-253 43°C / 109°F

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1 East Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA - Phone (847) 623 4200, Fax (847) 625 3200
Rijksstraatweg 31, 2171 AJ Sassenheim, The Netherlands - Phone (31) 71 308 2905, Fax (31) 71 308 2056
Internet: www.akzonobel.com/aerospace
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20P20-3
Sandable Polyurethane Surfacer

Storage Store the product dry and at a temperature between 5 and 38ºC / 40 and
100ºF per AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings specification. Store in the
original unopened containers. Storage temperature may vary per OEM
specification requirements. Refer to container label for specific storage life
information.

Shelf life
5 - 38°C 18 months per AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings commercial specification
(40 - 100°F) for 20P20-3, 18 months per AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings commercial
specification for, PC-232, TR-102, IM-253 and TR-114. Shelf life may vary
due to OEM specification requirements. Refer to container label for
specific shelf life information.

Safety Precautions Comply with all local safety, disposal and transportation regulations.
Check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and label of the individual
products carefully before using the products. The MSDS’s are available on
request.

Issue date: September 2021 (supersedes July 2020) - FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive and is based on the present state of our knowledge and on current laws: any person using
the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in the technical data sheet without first obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the
product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk. It is always the responsibility of the user to take all necessary steps to fulfill the demands set out in the local rules and
legislation. Always read the Material Data Sheet and the Technical Data Sheet for this product if available. All advice we give or any statement made about the product by us
(whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct to the best of our knowledge but we have no control over the quality or the condition of the substrate or the many factors
affecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, unless we specifically agree in writing otherwise, we do not accept any liability whatsoever for the performance of the
product or for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. All products supplied and technical advice given is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale.
You should request a copy of this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is subject to modification from time to time in the light of experience
and our policy of continuous development. It is the user's responsibility to verify that this data sheet is current prior to using the product.

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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings

1 East Water Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA - Phone (847) 623 4200, Fax (847) 625 3200
Rijksstraatweg 31, 2171 AJ Sassenheim, The Netherlands - Phone (31) 71 308 2905, Fax (31) 71 308 2056
Internet: www.akzonobel.com/aerospace