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EP1618 Crystal Clear High Gloss Epoxy Resin


 

 

EP1618 is an extremely clear epoxy coating, sealing, encapsulating and beautifying most surfaces 1/8” or thinner.  EP1618 will cure to a clear, smooth, high-gloss finish.  EP1618 will waterproof and provide protection against environmental exposure, cleaners and most solvents.  EP1618 exhibits excellent impact resistance and adheres to most surfaces including concrete, metal, wood and fiberglass.  EP1618 is tintable by using Eager Polymers EP7701 transparent dyes, INSTINT color dispersions and EP7702 opaque pigments.

 

EP1618 is widely used in zoological and marine environments, amusements parks, dioramas, modeling, bar & table tops, live-edge tables, and industrial applications such as flooring (ie factory, warehouse, garage, etc).  EP1618 is 100% solids containing no solvents.

 

Properties & Technical Data                                                            Advantages

Pot Life @ 72F (100 gms)                    20 min.

Full Cure Time                                     16-24 hrs.                              Ultra Clear

Thin Film Set-Time @ 72F                    10 hrs.                                 No VOC’s or Solvents

Compressive ASTM D-695             12,650 psi                                  UV Resistant

Compression Modulus                   425,000 psi

Tensile Strength  ASTM D-638         7,500 psi

Flexural Strength                              12,300 psi

Elongation ASTM D-638                   4.3% min.

Mix Ratio by Vol.                                   2A:1B

Mixed Viscosity                                    750 cps

Color Mixed                                              Clear

 

For marine environments with aquatic life contact, allow 5 – 7 days full cure at 77F before covering with water.  For table & bar tops allow 5 – 7 full cure before placing objects onto surface.  For flooring applications surface preparation should be done by a professional flooring contractor before applying EP1618.

 

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Surface to be sealed should be clean and free of dirt, oils, loose materials and do not apply to surface temperatures below 50° F.
  2. Mix  2 parts of A with 1 part B by volume. Mix with a stick or a slow speed mixer for 3-5 minutes. Apply EP1618 by brush roller or spray as a primer to the area to be overlaid.
  3. Allow 16-24 hour cure at room temperature. For use in marine environments, allow to cure for 5-6 days at room temperature or warmer before covering with water.

Please consult the MSDS before using for all safety precautions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN