Colours for Life Clear Varnish, matt No. 518

AURO COLOURS FOR LIFE Clear Varnish Matt No. 518 is a matt clear varnish without added solvents for coating wood, wood-based materials and metal indoors. It dries quickly and is non-yellowing – the original look of the wood is retained permanently.

Best ratings (Class 1) for wet scrub resistance and hiding power according to DIN EN 13300, meets the toy safety standard DIN EN 71-3 and is resistant to perspiration and saliva according to DIN 53160.

Advantages at a glance

• Gute Verlaufseigenschaften
• Schnelle Trocknung
• Hohe Oberflächenfestigkeit
• Gilbungsfrei
• Erfüllt DIN EN 71-3 (Spielzeugnorm)

Anwendung & Verarbeitung

The varnish looks milky white in the tin but dries completely transparent.

Tip: The clear varnish is only recommended for interior use. For exterior use, the white or coloured COLOURS FOR LIFE varnishes are available in over 1000 shades made from mineral pigments.

Technische Daten

Anwendungsbereich	Wood/wood-based materials/metal, interior, transparent, matt
Verarbeitung	Brush or roller
Gebinde 0,375 Liter	Ergiebigkeit ca. 5 m²
Gebinde 0,75 Liter	Ergiebigkeit ca. 10 m²
Gebinde 2,5 Liter	Ergiebigkeit ca. 31 m²
Gebinde 10 Liter	Ergiebigkeit ca. 125 m²

Inhaltsstoffe (Volldeklaration)

AURO fully discloses its formulations. The following overview shows the substance groups that make up this lacquer:

• Nachwachsende Naturstoffe – 43 %
• Verarbeitete Naturstoffe – 12,5 %
• Mineralische Stoffe – 2 %
• Synthetische Stoffe – 0,5 %

Ingredients: Water, Decovery® (bio-based binder), silicic acid, cellulose, rapeseed and castor oil surfactants, silicates, ammonia solution, benzisothiazolinone, sodium pyrithione (preservatives).

Frequently asked questions

Why does the varnish look milky in the tin?

This is normal for this formulation: once dry, the varnish becomes completely transparent.

Is the clear varnish suitable for exterior use?

No, it is only recommended for interior use. For exterior use, there are the COLOURS FOR LIFE paints with mineral pigments.

Is the varnish suitable for children's toys?

Yes, it complies with the toy standard DIN EN 71-3 and is resistant to perspiration and saliva.

Does the varnish yellow over time?

No, it is formulated to be non-yellowing.

Is there also a gloss version?

Yes, AURO COLOURS FOR LIFE Clear Lacquer Gloss No. 515.

How quickly does the lacquer dry?

Fast – for exact recoating times, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.