System Comparison Sheet for Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin systems
Ideally suited. X Not suited.
Processing caracteristics
Wood training
Sandable
Polishable
Max. Pouring height per process1 1cm
Waiting time until further casting2 6h
Gelling time and pot life for 100g 25min.
Min. processing temperature 15°C
Recommended processing temperature 20°C
Max. relative humidity during processing 70%
Max. material shrinkage 1%
Processing time (at 20°C)
At layer height 0-3mm 60min.
At layer height 1cm 25min.
At layer height 2cm X
At layer height 5cm X
Technical properties
Touchable / Accessible after 24h
Completely chemical cured after 7 days
Transparent resin
Crystal clear curing X
Max. possible UV protection3 X
Self-venting
Bubble free
Self-leveling
Solvent-free
VOC free4 X
BPA free5
Plasticizer free (Phthalate)
Resistant to chemicals
Scratch resistant6
Doming effect (depth effect)
Miscible with all EPODEX colors (except WB PIGMENT)
Suitable for underfloor heating
Suitable for outdoor use X
High adhesion
Density (g/cm3) 1.1
Viscosity (mPa·s) 700
Max. heat deflection temperature7 60°C
Min. heat deflection temperature -30°C
SHORE hardness after curing (D1) 87
Storage temperature 10-30°C
Shelf life 12 months
Shelf life after opening8 6 months
  1. 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. 10x10cm, casting heights of up to 30cm can be achieved in one casting process.
  2. There is no maximum time limit to pour the next layer.
  3. No epoxy resin is completely UV resistant. However, high-quality raw materials and additives such as UV absorbers can increase UV protection. By using a topcoat, you can increase UV resistance even further. Possible topcoats are e.g. transparent polyurethane (PU) resins or lacquers which are painted or sprayed onto the epoxy coating as a finish.
  4. When properly used and completely cured, it is VOC free.
  5. According to formula without free BPA.
  6. Our epoxy resin systems have a high scratch resistance, but are not completely scratch-resistant. Scratch resistance can be increased by using a topcoat. Possible topcoats are e.g. transparent polyurethane (PU) resins or lacquers which are painted or sprayed onto the epoxy coating as a finish.
  7. 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.
  8. If the lid of the container is closed directly after opening, the shelf life after opening is at least 6 months.
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