Artwork Resin is a UV stabilised clear epoxy Polymer.
This resin is an optically clear epoxy resin system formulated to produce clear laminates, coats, linings etc.
It has good UV stability, high gloss, and tough coating with good impact and abrasion resistance. It is commonly used to seal/protect artwork, paintings, sculptures, tabletops and bar counters. Also flower setting and paperweights.
It is easy to use, cures at ambient temperature and is self-levelling. The resin is non-flammable, odour-free and has no solvent content.
Mixing Ratio
By weight ratio: 100 Parts Resin : 90 Parts Hardener
By volume ratio: 100 Parts Resin : 100 Parts Hardener
Performance & Specification
Viscosity: 23ºC (73ºF) 25ºC (77ºF)
Resin: 6500 – 6800 mPa.s 5500 – 5600 mPa.s
Hardener: 2200 – 2300 mPa.s 1900 – 2000 mPa.s
Mixed Viscosity: 4400 – 4700 mPa.s 3700 – 3900 mPa.s
Colour:Resin: Clear – Transparent
Hardener: Clear – Transparent
Specific Gravity: 23ºC (73ºF)
Resin: 1.11 – 1.15 g/cm³
Hardener: 0.94 – 0.96 g/cm³
Coverage: (applied 0.5 mm thick)
1 m² per 0.5 litre mixed resin (based on a self-levelling layer 0.5mm thick ).
Practical Working Time: 23ºC (73ºF) 25ºC (77ºF)
(250 g mixed resin): 10 – 15 Min 10 – 12 Min
Gel Time: 23ºC (73ºF) 25ºC (77ºF)
(250 g mixed resin) 20 – 25 Min 20 – 21 Min
(5 mm casting) 55 – 60 Min 50 - 55 Min
(2 mm coating) 65 – 70 Min 55- 60 Min
Setting Time: 23ºC (73ºF) 25ºC (77ºF)
(250 g mixed resin): 26 – 27 Min 24 – 25 Min
(5 mm castings): 4 – 4½ Hrs 3½ - 4 Hrs
(2 mm coating): 4½ - 5 Hrs 4 – 4½ Hrs
Touch Dry: 23ºC (73ºF) 25ºC (77ºF)
6 – 7 Hrs 5½ - 6 HrsHardness:
Cured 24 Hours / 25ºC (77ºF) Shore D: 75 – 78
Hardness at 60ºC(140ºF) Shore D: 30 – 35
Minimum Application Temprature: 10ºC (50ºF)Heat Resistance: for applications up to 50ºC (122ºF)
Tensile Strength (Din 53455): 40 MPa
Flexural Strength (Din 53452): 65 MPa
Compressive Strength At Yeild (Din 53454): 24 MPa
Elongation: 9%
Impact Strength: (Din 53453) 3.5 kJ/m²
Chemical Resistance:
Good: resistance against water
Fair: resistance against diluted acids and alkalines
Poor: resistance against most solvents (individual tests are recommended)
Clear Epoxy Artwork Resin
Artwork Resin is a UV stabilised clear epoxy Polymer.
This resin is an optically clear epoxy resin system formulated to produce clear laminates, coats, linings etc with good UV stability. It is commonly used to seal/protect artwork, paintings, sculptures etc. It is easy to use, cures at ambient temperature and is self-levelling. The resin is non-flammable, odour-free and has no solvent content.
MIXING RATIO By volume ratio: 1:1
NOTE: The mixing ratio must be accurately followed. It is not possible to change the ratio. This would result in lower mechanical properties and the resin not drying properly. The mixture should be thoroughly stirred (mix for 3-4 mins) to ensure full homogeneity. Epoxy systems tend to heat up much faster in a pot than as a thin film. Therefore mix only the necessary amount usable within the given pot life.
APPLICATION
The system can be applied by hand pouring or by brush/roller. The resin can be tinted any colour with the addition of polymer pigments available in all solid and translucent colours.
Mix in the ratio of 1:1 (by volume) until it is a uniform colour & consistency (usually 3-4 mins).
Level: ensure your piece is perfectly flat and level, otherwise the resin will run to the lowest point and “pool” in the centre, leaving too little resin at the corners. On large canvas paintings/pictures you should tighten the canvas as much as possible or place a board underneath to support it uniformly.
Bubbles: any bubbles created by hand-mixing can be easily popped by using a sharp object or by passing warm air over the surface of the resin (e.g using a blowtorch or hot air dryer on slow speed setting).
Blowtorch: Don’t hold the blowtorch or hot air blower closer than 30cm to your artwork otherwise you risk creating ripples and dimples in the resin finish. Dust: You will need to protect the piece from dust accumulation for at least 12-24hrs. You can do this by using a dust sheet or a box to cover the piece.
Cleaning: All mixing containers and tools can be cleaned with Acetone or cellulose thinners.
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