Epoxy resins and hardeners are chemicals and the below safety precautions should be practiced when using these materials.
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The KRISTAL casting resins are available in 4 unique systems:
KRISTAL DIAMOND COAT 6, ultra-hard scratch resistant coating resin with a 6mm maximum casting thickness per layer
KRISTAL 30, very hard resin with a maximum casting thickness of 30mm per layer. Max volume cast of 10 litres
KRISTAL 50, very hard resin with a maximum casting thickness of 50mm per layer. Max volume cast of 30 litres
KRISTAL 100, very hard resin with a maximum casting thickness of 100mm per layer. Max volume cast of 50 litres
Materials should be stored and used at an ambient room temperature of 23°C with relative humidity below 85%. Warmer
temperatures will reduce pot life and may also influence the casting thickness. If Temperatures are warmer than 25°C, reduce
maximum casting thickness by 50% or as appropriately required to avoid excessive exothermic reactions.
Epoxy resins and hardeners are chemicals and the below safety precautions should be practiced when using these materials.
Ease Release 200, 205 or Ram Wax can be used to effectively release cured epoxy castings to prevent adhesion on non-porous
surfaces like metal, glass, melamine, or acrylic sheeting.
KRISTAL epoxy casting resin can be coloured by using Epoxy Pigments, So-Strong Pigments or UVO pigments and some amazing
effects can be achieved by using metallic & pearlescent powders or phosphorescent glow in the dark powders like Glow Worm.
Epoxy resin systems are exothermic, meaning that heat is generated when resin & hardener are mixed and begin to cross link. Larger volumes will create more heat and if mixed and cast in larger volumes than indicted, can generate enough heat to melt plastic
mixing cups, burn skin or even ignite combustible materials. Please take care and reduce casting thickness when working in
environments warmer than 25°C. If a batch of material begins to get excessively hot from the exothermic reaction, move to an open-air environment and be careful not to breathe fumes. Please note that even though these materials are UV stabilised to promote “anti-yellowing”, ambering or yellowing will occur if continually exposed to harsh UV environments.
When pouring, it is recommended to pour to the lowest point and allow material to seek its level. Pouring in a uniform manner will
help to reduce air bubble entrapment. Do not exceed recommended casting thickness. If pouring in stages, allow previous layer to cure and return to room temperature before pouring the next layer. A propane torch can be used to dissipate surface air bubbles. (Move the torch / open flame over the surface of the resin, keep the torch moving so not to burn the surface.)
Epoxy casting resins are mass-sensitive, larger volumes of material will generate higher temperatures through the exothermic
reaction which will reduce pot life & cure time. Thinner castings will generate less heat and will take longer to cure. Ambient room
temperature will also play a significant role in the pot life & cure time. Typical cure time at 23°deg C may take 24 to 72 hours.
Temperatures below 18°C may cause cure inhibition.
Uncured epoxy can be removed by scraping as much material as possible from the surface using a paint scraper, acetone or isopropyl alcohol can be used to remove the residue that is left.
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