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    Item # MLW3709-GAL • Mfr # 0000W3709-16

    Clawlock Post Cat Primer - Ml Campbell 0000W3709-16

    • Safety data sheet, 0000W3709-16
      Safety data sheet, 0000W3709-16

    Description

    Clawlock Post Cat Primer For Wood And MDF

    Clawlock Post Cat Primer is a high performance, high solids, two-component postcatalyzed (amino-alkyd) primer/undercoater that builds a strong base coat, so furniture, store fixtures and cabinets can be finished as a consistent pigmented system. This ML Campbell formulation is based on European technology with ultra low formaldehyde release, which supports finishing in typical woodworking environments where controlled emissions matter. As a primer/undercoater, it is designed to start a high performance pigmented finishing system, helping you get color coverage and film build set up in fewer steps. Its high solids content works to fill surface irregularities, which helps later coats level more evenly. Fast dry characteristics support good production properties, so jobs such as cabinet runs or fixture batches can move through sanding and subsequent coats with less waiting. The product also delivers excellent sanding characteristics, so flattened primer surfaces are easier to prepare before applying topcoats.

    Key Clawlock Primer Details For Pro Results

    • This high performance, high solids primer/undercoater builds a substantial base coat, which supports uniform topcoat appearance across furniture, store fixtures and cabinets where consistent color and sheen are important.
    • The two-component postcatalyzed (amino-alkyd) design creates a catalyzed system, which supports a durable pigmented finishing stack for demanding furniture and casework applications.
    • European technology with ultra low formaldehyde release reduces formaldehyde output from the primer film, which matters in shops and finished interiors where emission levels are a consideration.
    • Fast dry characteristics support good production properties, which keeps sanding and recoating cycles moving efficiently on cabinet lines, fixtures or furniture batches.
    • Excellent sanding characteristics allow the primer film to cut cleanly, which helps achieve a smooth surface before color coats or clear pigmented top layers are applied.
    • The formulation is especially developed for filling the open pores of MDF board, which helps create a closed, even surface on MDF components before they enter a pigmented finishing system.

    Primer Application To Support Smooth Finishing Workflow

    This primer/undercoater is especially developed for filling the open pores of MDF board, so routed edges, machined profiles and flat MDF faces can be sealed before finishing. Because it is also suitable for use as a high performance primer/undercoater on wood, it can be used across mixed MDF and solid wood projects without changing base products. As a high solids, fast dry coating, it supports production workflows where you need to move parts from priming to sanding and then to color or topcoat quickly. When used as the base of a high performance pigmented finishing system, it sets up a consistent substrate so subsequent coats lie evenly across cabinet doors, drawer fronts and furniture panels.

    Using Clawlock Primer On Real-World Projects

    Where This ML Campbell Clawlock Primer Fits Best

    Clawlock Primer/Undercoater is specified for furniture, store fixtures and cabinets, so it fits typical casework and millwork jobs where a pigmented system is required. Because it is especially developed for filling the open pores of MDF board, it is well suited to MDF doors, end panels and shelf components that need an even, non-porous base. The product is also suitable for use as a high performance primer/undercoater on wood, which extends its use to solid wood cabinet frames, furniture parts and trim pieces alongside MDF panels. Listed uses include kitchen and bathroom cabinets, dormitory furniture, household furniture, office furniture, laboratory furniture, display fixtures and wood parts of upholstered furniture, so it addresses a wide range of interior projects under a single primer specification. This versatility allows the same primer to be used across different room types and furniture groups within the same project.

    How Clawlock Primer Supports Consistent Finishing Quality

    As a high performance, high solids primer/undercoater, Clawlock provides an excellent base coat for the start of a high performance pigmented finishing system, which supports consistent color and film build from part to part. Its high solids and fast dry characteristics lend themselves to good production properties and excellent sanding characteristics, so technicians can sand back to a smooth, level surface that is ready for subsequent coats. The ultra low formaldehyde release, derived from its European technology formulation, helps the finished system align with projects where formaldehyde emissions are a parameter. Because it is designed for both MDF board and wood, it supports mixed-material assemblies such as kitchen cabinet installations, dormitory casework, office furniture runs and display fixtures without changing primers between substrates. This reduces complexity in the finishing schedule while maintaining a uniform base across all coated components.

    Common Questions About Clawlock Post Cat Primer Use

    What type of coating is Clawlock Post Cat Primer?

    Clawlock Post Cat Primer is a high performance, high solids, two-component postcatalyzed (amino-alkyd) primer/undercoater, so it functions as the catalyzed base layer in a pigmented finishing system.

    Can this primer be used on MDF components?

    Clawlock Primer/Undercoater is especially developed for filling the open pores of MDF board, so it prepares MDF faces and profiles for smoother pigmented finishing.

    Is Clawlock suitable for wood substrates as well?

    Clawlock is suitable for use as a high performance primer/undercoater on wood, so it can be applied to solid wood furniture parts, cabinet frames and similar components.

    Where is Clawlock Primer commonly used in projects?

    Clawlock is used on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, dormitory furniture, household furniture, office furniture, laboratory furniture, display fixtures and wood parts of upholstered furniture.

    How does the fast dry characteristic help production work?

    Clawlock Primer has fast dry characteristics that lend themselves to good production properties, so parts can move quickly from priming to sanding and recoating.

    Why is ultra low formaldehyde release important for this primer?

    Clawlock is formulated with ultra low formaldehyde release, so the dried primer film helps support projects where formaldehyde emission levels are a design factor.

    Select Clawlock Primer For MDF And Wood Systems

    Clawlock Post Cat Primer from ML Campbell is a high performance, high solids, two-component postcatalyzed (amino-alkyd) primer/undercoater designed for furniture, store fixtures and cabinets. Its ultra low formaldehyde release and European technology support interior woodworking projects with defined emission expectations. The formulation is especially developed for filling the open pores of MDF board and is also suitable for use as a high performance primer/undercoater on wood, so it can be used across mixed-material assemblies. Fast dry and excellent sanding characteristics support efficient production on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, dormitory and household furniture, office and laboratory furniture, display fixtures and wood parts of upholstered furniture.

    Color/Finish
    White
    Hazard designation
    Highly flammable
    Manufacturer Series
    Clawlock
    Product Type
    Primer
    Size
    1 Gallon(US)
    Shelf life
    36 Month
    Pot Life
    8 h
    Supplier Pack Size
    4
    Sold In
    1
    Color/Finish
    White
    Hazard designation
    Highly flammable
    Manufacturer Series
    Clawlock
    Product Type
    Primer
    Size
    1 Gallon(US)
    Shelf life
    36 Month
    Pot Life
    8 h
    Supplier Pack Size
    4
    Sold In
    1
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    0Cart
    BlackWhite
    5 Gallon(US)1 Gallon(US)
    ML Campbell
    $127.64/Gallon
    Clawlock Post Cat Primer - Ml Campbell 0000W3709-16
    Item# MLW3709-GAL / MFR Part # 0000W3709-16
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