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Electrical Insulating Varnish


Protect motor winding wire, transformers, and other metal electrical parts from oils, chemicals, and moisture with these abrasion- and wear-resistant coatings. They are solvent based, so they dry quickly. Choose a varnish with a dielectric strength that’s greater than the voltage of the electrical equipment it protects.
Varnish in a bottle includes an application brush. The brush is also good for touchups.
Clear varnish leaves a transparent film so components can be inspected. Red and green varnish stand out for identification when used to coat wire.
Varnish that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted by product labeling requirements.
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Color | Dielectric Strength | Net Weight, oz. | Size, fl. oz. | Harshness | For Use On | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | Cannot Be Sold To | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
Aerosol Can—Flammable (Solvent Based) | |||||||||||
Clear | 2,300 V/mil | 15 1/4 | __ | Harsh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0° to 310° | ASTM D115 | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Clear | 3,000 V/mil | 12 | __ | Moderate | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | -20° to 355° | __ | Canada | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Red | 2,600 V/mil | 15 1/4 | __ | Harsh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0° to 310° | ASTM D115 | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Green | 2,890 V/mil | 15 1/4 | __ | Harsh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0° to 310° | ASTM D115 | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Bottle—Flammable (Solvent Based) | |||||||||||
Clear | 3,000 V/mil | __ | 1.8 | Moderate | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | -20° to 355° | __ | Canada | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Red | 3,700 V/mil | __ | 1.8 | Moderate | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel | -40° to 355° | __ | Canada | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Coatings for Wood
Apply these wear-resistant coatings to wood to protect from scuffs, water, and oil damage.
Coatings that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to chemical regulations.
Tung oil creates a clear, hard finish that has excellent moisture resistance. Apply with a brush.

Container | Dry Time | Each | ||||||||||
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Net Weight, oz. | Type | Composition | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Cannot Be Sold To | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
11.25 | Aerosol Can | Solvent Based | 40 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 30 | 2 | 55° to 90° | Wood | Clear (Flat) | __ | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
11.25 | Aerosol Can | Solvent Based | 40 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 30 | 2 | 55° to 90° | Wood | Clear (Gloss) | Canada | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |

Container | Dry Time | Each | ||||||||||
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Net Weight, oz. | Type | Composition | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Application Temp. Range, °F | Max. Temp., °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
12 | Aerosol Can | Solvent Based | 8 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 15 | 60 | 50° to 90° | 160° | Brass, Copper, Steel, Iron, Ceramic, Glass, Wood | Transparent Yellow (Semi-Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |

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Net Weight, oz. | Type | Composition | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
11 | Aerosol Can | Solvent Based | 17 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 30 | 4 | 40° to 80° | Steel, Iron, Wood | Clear (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 |

Container | Dry Time | |||||||||
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Size, qt. | Type | Composition | Approximate Coverage (Area), sq. ft. | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Max. Temp., °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
1 | Can | Solvent Based | 150 | Not Rated | 24 | 95° | Wood | Clear (Satin) | 000000 | 000000 |
Flame-Retardant Coatings for Wood


Use these coatings on structural lumber, decking, and wood shingles. Apply with a brush, pad, roller, or sprayer. Reapply every five years on exterior wood; coatings protect interior wood indefinitely. Once fully cured, they can be painted over with water-based paint.
Plastic Coatings for Metal

Tough and long-lasting, these flexible coatings protect against rust and corrosion.
Dry Time | Each | ||||||||||
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Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | O'all, hrs. | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
Acrylic | |||||||||||
12 | Solvent Based | 5 | 24 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 150° | 55° to 80° | Steel, Iron, Wood | Clear (Gloss) | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
12 | Solvent Based | 5 | 24 | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 150° | 55° to 80° | Steel, Iron, Wood | Clear (Flat) | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Plastic Coatings for Nonferrous Metal

Protect brass, bronze, copper, and silver from moisture, chemicals, oxidation, and abrasion.
Dry Time | Each | |||||||||||
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Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | O'all, hrs. | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
Lacquer | ||||||||||||
12 | Solvent Based | 5 | 8 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 150° | 60° to 80° | No | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Silver | Clear (Gloss) | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
12 | Solvent Based | 5 | 8 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 160° | 60° to 80° | Yes | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Silver | Clear (Gloss) | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |