System Comparison Sheet for Epoxy Resin - EPODEX

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✓ Ideally suited.

X Not suited.

~ Not ideal, but can be used.

	ECO	PRO	ECO+ PRO+	ECO MAX PRO MAX
Mixing Ratio by Weight Resin (A) : Hardener (B)	100:50	100:50	100:50	100:50
Applications
Coating	✓	✓	~	~
Laminating	✓	✓	~	~
Sealing	✓	✓	~	~
Pouring	~	✓	✓	✓
Repairing	✓	✓	~	~
Glueing	✓	~	~	~
Application Areas
Priming, Coating and Sealing of Floors (Industrial Floors, Garages, Interior Floors, Bath etc.)	✓	✓	X	X
Coating and Sealing of Tables, Countertops and Other Furniture/Objects	✓	✓	~	~
Sealing of Pictures	✓	✓	X	X
Pouring of Tables (River-Tables)	~	~	✓	✓
Creation of Jewellery and Small Castings up to 2cm Height	✓	✓	~	~
Casting of large pieces in one pour	X	X	✓	✓
Isolation of Electrical Circuits and Terminal Points	✓	X	X	X
Use in Aircraft, Ship and Model Construction	✓	✓	~	~
Bonding and Sealing of Concrete, Wood, Plastic, Hard Foam, Natural Stone, Fibreglass and Other Materials	✓	~	~	~
Processing Characteristics
Wood Turning	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sandable	✓	✓	✓	✓
Polishable	✓	✓	✓	✓
Max. Pouring Height per Process at 20°C¹ (Number of Pourings: Unlimited)	1cm	2cm	5cm	10cm
Waiting Time until Further Casting at 20°C² (Number of Pourings: Unlimited)	Min. 6h	Min. 12h	Min. 48-72h	Min. 72-96h
Gelling Time and Pot Life at 20°C (Gel Timer TECAM)	25min (100g)	65min (145g)	6h (10kg)	8h (10kg)
Min. Processing Temperature	+15°C	+15°C	+15°C	+15°C
Max. Processing Temperature at Max. Casting Height	+20°C (1cm)	+20°C (2cm)	+20°C (5cm)	+20°C (10cm)
Max. Processing Temperature at 1mm Coating Height	+35°C	+35°C	+35°C	+35°C
Max. Relative Humidity during Processing	70%	70%	70%	70%
Max. Material Shrinkage after Processing	1%	1%	1%	1%
Processing Time (at 20°C)
At Layer Height 0-3mm	60min	120min	360min	480min
At Layer Height 1cm	25min	90min	360min	480min
At Layer Height 2cm	X	60min	360min	480min
At Layer Height 5cm	X	X	240min	360min
At Layer Height 10cm	X	X	X	360min
Touchable / Accessible on Foot / Demoldable (at 20°C)
At Layer Height 0-3mm	after 20h	after 24h	after 48-72h	after 72-96h
At Layer Height 1cm	after 20h.	after 20h.	after 48-72h	after 72-96h
At Layer Height 2cm	X	after 20h	after 48-72h	after 72-96h
At Layer Height 5cm	X	X	after 48-72h	after 72-96h
At Layer Height 10cm	X	X	X	after 96h
Completely Chemically Cured	after 7 days	after 7 days	after 14 days	after 14 days
Technical Properties
Transparent Resin	✓	✓	✓	✓
Crystal Clear Curing	X	✓	X (ECO+) ✓ (PRO+)	X (ECO M) ✓ (PRO M)
Max. Possible UV Stabilisation³	X	✓	X (ECO+) ✓ (PRO+)	X (ECO M) ✓ (PRO M)
Self-Venting	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bubble Free	✓	✓	✓	✓
Self-Leveling	✓	✓	✓	✓
Solvent-Free	✓	✓	✓	✓
VOC Free⁴	X	✓	X (ECO+) ✓ (PRO+)	X (ECO M) ✓ (PRO M)
BPA Free⁵	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plasticiser Free (Phthalate)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Resistant to Chemicals	✓	✓	✓	✓
Scratch Resistant⁶	✓	✓	✓	✓
Doming Effect (Depth Effect)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Miscible with all EPODEX Colours (Except WB PIGMENT)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Suitable for Underfloor Heating	✓	✓	✓	✓
Suitable for Outdoor Use	X	✓	X (ECO+) ✓ (PRO+)	X (ECO M) ✓ (PRO M)
High Adhesion	✓	✓	✓	✓
Density (g/cm)³	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
Viscosity (mPa·s)	700	530	350	350
Max. Heat Deflection Temperature⁷	65°C	65°C	65°C	65°C
Min. Heat Deflection Temperature	-30°C	-30°C	-30°C	-30°C
SHORE Hardness after Curing (D1)	87	82	80	80
Storage Temperature	10-30°C	15-30°C	15-30°C	15-30°C
Shelf Life	12 Months	12 Months	12 Months	12 Months
Shelf Life after Opening⁸	6 Months	6 Months	6 Months	6 Months

Casting above the maximum pouring height per process is not recommended. The resin may boil as a result of the reaction and yellowing, cracking and deformation can occur. By reducing the temperature (room, substrate, material temperature to e.g. 15 °C and reducing the area to e.g. 15x15cm, casting heights of up to 50cm can be achieved in one casting process
There is no maximum time limit to pour the next layer.
No epoxy resin is completely UV stabilised. However, high-quality raw materials and additives such as UV absorbers can increase UV protection. By using a top coat, you can increase UV stabilisation even further. Possible top coats are e.g. transparent polyurethane (PU) resins or lacquers which are painted or sprayed onto the epoxy coating as a finish.
When properly used and completely cured, it is VOC free..
According to formula without free BPA.
Our epoxy resin systems have a high scratch resistance, but are not completely scratch-resistant. Scratch resistance can be increased by using a top coat. Possible top coats are e.g. transparent polyurethane (PU) resins or lacquers which are painted or sprayed onto the epoxy coating as a finish.
The heat deflection temperature indicates up to which temperature the cured epoxy resin system remains mechanically stable. At higher temperatures, the cured epoxy can soften. By annealing (curing at higher temperatures >60°C), the heat resistance can be increased.
If the lid of the container is closed directly after opening, the shelf life after opening is at least 6 months.