Faststeel

Description

[Polymeric Systems, Inc] A registered trademark for a hard kneadable, steel-reinforced, Epoxy putty adhesive sealant. Faststeel® has a clay-like texture and mixes in quickly with a working time of about 3-5 minutes. It is used to mend cracks in metals (Aluminum, Steel), stone and ceramics. Faststeel® cures to a black color that accepts paints and varnishes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

kneadable steel; steel stick

Other Properties

Soluble in acetone.

Additional Information

Polymeric Systems: Website

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981