Bona Products: Freeze-Thaw Stability

waterborne products can have a stability issue if they do not freeze completely and are

bounced/vibrated/shaken either during shipping or use. The partially frozen product contains ice

crystals which are very “sharp” and can cause the polymer in the product to become unstable.

Lower VOC products are more susceptible to this situation due to the lower amount of solvent in

the product. Determining if a product was only partially frozen during shipment is difficult, so one

must inspect the product to determine if it is acceptable for use.

Once the product has been brought to room temperature, sample one bottle of each finish

(irrespective of sheen). Pour the product into a clean container. If there is a stability issue, clumps of

product (similar to “cottage cheese”) will be present. If the product pours easily with no large

coagulations, the product is fine and can be place into stock as normal.

Best regards,

Todd Weyhmiller – Strategic Business Manager – Professional

: While all Bona’s waterborne products are tested and are freeze-thaw stable,Bona US