Zinsser shellac expiration date code

[Joe Scharle]

I may be the last guy to get the word...no wait; there's one guy slower than me.
Yep, you know who you are!:rotflm:

They're using a 'code' now. No idea why, but here's the breakdown.

S17144 D

S=IGNORE (actually Somerset plant)
1=2011
7=JULY (OCT=0, NOV=N, DEC=D)
14=DAY
4 D=IGNORE (ACTUALLY BATCH NUMBER)

Hopefully one of you younger guys will remember this so after I've forgotten all about it, you can set me straight :rolf:

 

[MarkE]

That stuff expires?!?!?

 

[Bill Clemmons]

I may be the last guy to get the word...no wait; there's one guy slower than me.
Yep, you know who you are!:rotflm:

Joe, I thought we were going to keep that just between us. :gar-La;

Bill

 

[Jeff]

So much for keeping things simple like yyyy/mm/dd-batch #, etc.

The original Zinsser company was purchased by Rust-Oleum a few years ago and that's when the new code system began. It is now compatible with all other Rust-Oleum products, albeit much more confusing. You won't find the expiry code definition at the Rust-Oleum website, but you can get a refresher course by calling their technical service folks. :BangHead: