General Mixing Procedure
Please view our “MAX EPOXY PROPER MIXING TECHNIQUE” video. This general technique and proper mixing procedure is applicable. The featured resin system on this video is our MAX CLR resin system. It will demonstrate the basic technique in mixing two component resin systems and obtain the best result and ensure a homogeneous mix.
- Dispense appropriate parts of Part A and Part B (mix ratios are located on the packaging).
- Mix thoroughly. The mixture will turn translucent milky amber but will clarify when applied in a thin film during curing.
- Transfer the mixed resin into another clean container.
- Mix transferred resin for another minute.
- Resin is now ready for use.
To Avoid Exothermic Runaways
Please watch our “Basic Epoxy Resin Usage Avoiding Exothermic Run Away Reaction” above to view a demonstration.
Determine the proper combined the proper amount of resin needed for the application by mixing a small batch first (less than 200 grams or 1 cup) and determine your work tempo; other conditions that affects its reaction rate such as ambient temperature and the complexity of the application should also be observed.
Once this has been established adjust the batch size accordingly and record your regimen for further reference.
The volume of the resin being mixed or compounded together will influence the resin’s working time and should be carefully determined to avoid a “runaway reaction”.
The resin used for this demonstration was a base line laboratory formulation which was specifically compounded for this demonstrative reaction.
When mixed in large mass and allowed to react in a confined container, most chemical reactions that produce exothermic heat can produce similar results. This video demonstrates important aspects of safety factors that must be considered before using any reactive chemicals.