WoodEpox
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Description
[Abatron, Kenosha WI] A structural adhesive putty composed 2-part epoxy filled with microballoons. WoodEpox is a high-strength, no-shrink, lightweight, light-colored compound that can be used in any thickness to fill, replace, and repair wood and other materials. It can be painted, stained, sanded and worked like wood. The working time is 20 minutes. It can be used for structures, floors, windowsills and frames, moldings, moldings, furniture and sculpture. In addition to wood, the product bonds well to ceramics, concrete, metal and flass. According to the manufacturer, WoodEpox is 100% epoxy and contains no VOCs or water. A companion procuct, LiquidWood, may be used for deeper penetration or as a priming layer. WoodEpox is considered a permanent treatment for wood and cannot be safely removed.
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Other Properties
WoodEpox consists of 2 components: resin paste (A) and hardener paste (B). A mixture of equal proportions A and B will harden in 1-2 hours to form a lightweight, non-shringking product that is resistant to chemical, water, heat and weather.
| Product | WoodEpox mixture |
|---|---|
| Form | 100% solids, 1:1 mixture |
| Tensile Strength | 17.5 Mpa |
| Compressive Strength | 37.9 Mpa |
| Hardness Shore D | 53-55 |
| Elongation | 4% |
Hazards and Safety
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Abatron WoodEpoxA: MSDS Abatron WoodEpoxB: MSDS
Additional Information
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° H.Schweppe, "Indigo and Woad", Artists Pigments, Volume 3, E. West FitzHugh (ed.), Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1997.
° Pigments Through the Ages: Indigo
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Characteristics of Common Blue Pigments
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