TotalCast Clear Art Resin
At a glance
- Highly transparent system
- Can be used as a finishing coat
- UV stabilised
TotalCast Clear Art Resin is the ideal resin for coating and sealing paintings, photos on canvas, wood, MDF, glass, plexiglass, concrete, metal and similar surfaces. TotalCast is crystal clear and UV stable. This, in combination with the other properties, makes this resin suitable for protecting and beautifying paintings, photos, clocks or jewellery. With its 1:1 mixing ratio, safe ingredients and transparent curing at room temperature, TotalCast's epoxy resin is easy to use and can be used by anyone.
Why choose TotalCast Clear Art Resin?
Elichem TTotalCast Clear Art Resin is a revolutionary hybrid polymer that is harmless to humans and the environment. It produces an optically clear, UV stable and transparent high gloss finish. This all-new formula is the cutting edge of polymer technology and has been developed for unsurpassed ease of use and crystal-clear results. TotalCast is one of the most transparent epoxy resins currently available.
Benefits of TotalCast Clear Art Resin
- Easy 1:1 mixing ratio by volume.
- Solvent-free.
- Odourless.
- BPA- and Phenol-free.
- Allows air bubbles to escape easily.
- Built-in moisture absorbers.
- UV stable (no UV blockers required).
Directions for use
Follow the instructions below to process TotalCast correctly:
- Measure the correct amount of the base component (A) and hardener (B) in a 1:1 ratio (by volume*).
- Mix for at least 3 minutes, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing cup.
- Add pigments if desired.
- Process the epoxy resin as desired, either by pouring or applying with a brush. The working time is approximately 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove air bubbles using RESION Bubble Burst or a gas burner.
- Allow the cast piece to cure properly. The epoxy will be dust-dry in approximately 5 hours and fully cured after 5–7 days.
*Prefer weighing the components? Use a mixing ratio of 100:90 by weight.
Specifications
| Unit | Resin | Hardener |
| 0.5 kg | 0.3 kg | 0.25 kg |
| 0.95 kg | 0.5 kg | 0.45 kg |
| 1.9 kg | 1 kg | 0.9 kg |
| 9.5 kg | 5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| 47.5 kg | 25 kg | 22.5 kg |
Mixing ratio (by volume): 100 parts A / 100 parts B
Mixing ratio (by weight): 100 parts A / 90 parts B
Colour: highly transparent
Viscosity: 3,500 mPa.s (at 18°C)
Working time: 15-20 minutes at room temperature
Dust dry after: 4-5 hours (at 23°C)
Fully cured after: 5-7 days
Heat resistance: 45-50°C
Minimum processing temperature: 5°C
Shelf life: at least 1 year in a sealed container
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- EPO000701
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The tasks a product is intended for, such as laminating, casting, bonding, sealing or protecting. Products intended for the same application can differ considerably in processing, curing time and final properties.
- Paintings
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The technical product category, such as primer, resin, hardener or cleaner. It explains the product's purpose and helps you find other products with a similar function.
- Resins
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- At least 12 months
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Mixing ratio indicates how much of each component is needed, for example resin (A) and hardener (B). A ratio of 100:50 by weight means 100 grams of A to 50 grams of B; by volume you might use millilitres. Weight and volume ratios are not necessarily the same because the components may have different densities. Accurate measuring is important for proper curing.
- 100:90 (by weight), 1:1 (by volume)
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Minimum application temperature is the lowest temperature at which a product may be used according to the manufacturer. The limit can apply to the air, substrate and product itself.
At lower temperatures, resins and coatings can become thicker and cure more slowly. Moisture can also condense on a cold substrate and reduce adhesion. Check the dew point and measure the surface temperature before starting. A longer drying time does not automatically make application below the specified minimum acceptable.
- 5 °C
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A paint or varnish layer is dust-dry when settling dust is less likely to stick to the surface. It may not yet be touch-dry, ready for overcoating or suitable for loading; these are different stages of drying and curing.
- 4-5 hours (23 °C)
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Curing time is the period a product needs to reach a specified stage of cure. It is usually given in hours or days, often at a reference temperature such as 20 °C. A product may be tack-free or safe to handle before reaching its full mechanical and chemical resistance. Film thickness and mixed quantity may also affect the time.
- 5-7 days
- Net contents
- 1.9 kg, 950 g, 9.5 kg
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Working time is the period during which a product remains workable after mixing or activation, usually given in minutes at a specified temperature, often 20 °C. With reactive resins, the chemical reaction also continues in the mixing container, and larger quantities or higher temperatures can shorten this time. Working time is different from gel time and full curing time.
- Approximately 15-20 minutes (at room temperature)
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Viscosity measures how easily a liquid flows, or how thick it is. Dynamic viscosity is usually expressed in mPa·s (millipascal-seconds), sometimes in cP (centipoise); 1 mPa·s = 1 cP. A lower value usually means a more free-flowing liquid, while a higher value indicates a thicker product. Temperature and test method strongly affect the value. Note that mPa·s is different from MPa, which is used to express mechanical strength.
- 3.500 mPa·s (18 °C)
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Heat resistance describes the temperature a material can withstand after correct processing and curing, usually expressed in degrees Celsius (°C). Continuous exposure is different from a brief temperature peak, and mechanical loading may also affect the limit. Heat resistance is not the same as the temperature at which the product can be applied.
- 45 to 50 °C
Safety information
Read the warnings and use appropriate protective equipment before handling the product.
TotalCast | B | 450 gr
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