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 Process¹	1cm	2cm	5cm	10cm
Waiting Time until Further Casting²	6h	12h	48-72h	72-96h
Gelling Time and Pot Life	25min (100g)	65min (145g)	6h (10kg)	8h (10kg)
Min. Processing Temperature	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
Recommended processing temperature	20°C	20°C	20°C	20°C
Max. Relative Humidity during Processing	70%	70%	70%	70%
Max. Material Shrinkage	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
Technical Properties
Touchable / Accessible after	24h	24h	48-72h	96h
Completely Chemically Cured after	7 days	7 days	14 days	14 days
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	60°C	60°C	60°C	60°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.