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EAS-26 DECOUPAGE EPOXY

DESCRIPTION: EAS-26 Decoupage Epoxy is a specially formulated coating material designed to meet the high, exacting standards of the professional applicator. EAS-26 gives near water white, high gloss, smooth, bubble-free, high build, blush- and tack-free coatings, even under cool (not less than 60 F) and humid conditions. This product is not recommended for applications subjected to temperatures above 120 F.

EAS-26 has been used for river rock bonding to give terrazzo like flooring finishes. As much as 6 to 1 rock to epoxy mix can be achieved, but pre-testing is always recommended.

When fully cured, the finished product is both tough and flexible to resist checking and cracking. Unlike many epoxies, EAS-26 has good resistance to normal outdoor yellowing.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: EAS-26

Viscosity @ 77 F Brookfield             Part A 11,000-14,000 cps

                                                         Part B 1,200-1,300 cps

Weight per Gallon

                                                         Part A 9.55 +/- 0.05 lbs

                                                         Part B 8.13 +/- 0.05 lbs.

Mix Ratio A to B

                                                         By Volume 100 to 100

                                                         By Weight 100 to 84

Pot Life @ 72 F (150 Gm.)                25 to 30 minutes

U.V. Resistance At a distance of 12 " 24 hours under U.V. lamp EAS-26 yellows noticeably under this severe test. This is typical for epoxy coatings.

Physical Properties : EAS-26

Evidence of Carbamation   (60 F @ 55% Rel. Humidity):          None

Air Release (Bubbles) @ 72 F Very good, but flame torch is sometimes used.

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Falling Ball Impact Strength   3/16" sample cured 7 days  at 72 F : -        5 ft. lbs.

Heat Softening

Cured samples conditioned @ 140 F and hardness measured:                   A-77

Moisture Sensitivity              No effect

Relative Build on Wood      Good

Cure @ 72 F *

1 Hr Med. Gel

2 Hr (Dust Free)     A-53

3 Hr                        A-71

4 Hr                        A-80

5 Hr                        A-88

6 Hr                        D-40

7 Hr                        D-51

24 Hr                      D-72

2 Days                    D-74

2 Wks.                    D-76

3 Wks.                    D-76

These tests indicate that the user could take advantage of this rapid setting, dust-free, non-blocking (in Stack), and sandable  EAS-26 DECOUPAGE EPOXY.

PRECAUTIONS: Refer to MSDS on EAS-26 .

SHELF LIFE: Guaranteed six (6) months when stored in sealed containers at temperatures between 50 - 90 F.  Part A subject to crystallization when stored in intermittent cool temperatures for prolonged periods.

* As soon as hardness could be measured, a Shore A (Rubber Scale) and then a Shore D (Plastics Scale) Durometer were used.

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