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MAX 1618 A/B

High-Performance Clear Casting Resin

(192.0 FLUID OUNCE COMBINED VOLUME)

1 Gallon MAX 1618 PART A (US GALLON 128 FL.OZ)

AND

1/2 Gallon MAX 1618 PART B (½ US GALLON 64 FL.OZ)

In our efforts to maintain our low-cost price offerings, the items may be packaged in different chemical safe containers approved for storage and DOT shipping regulations.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MAX 1618 A/B is our newest ultra-clear resin system engineered by our R&D laboratories that specifically address the performance aspects of absolute crystal clarity and resistance to yellowing while demonstrating high mechanical performance suitable for structural composites fabrication.
MAX 1618 A/B is our lowest viscosity resin formulation which makes it suitable for adding fillers and powders. It is also suitable for many bonding and impregnating applications where its low viscosity yields excellent wetting and resin saturation.
MAX 1618 A/B Coating On Cedar
Commercial Restaurant Tabletop

River rock embedding with MAX 1618 A/B

Note the absolute clarity of the MAX 1618 A/B specimen exhibiting excellent crystal clear transparency
AVAILABLE MAX 1618 A/B KIT SIZES

MAX 1618 48 OUNCE KIT

MAX 1618 96 OUNCE KIT

MAX 1618 1.5 GALLON KIT
EPOXY RESIN MIXING TECHNIQUE

PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO FOR THE PROPER MIXING OF EPOXY RESINS. ALTHOUGH THE RESIN SYSTEM DEMONSTRATED IS MAX CLR A/B, IT DEMONSTRATES THE PROPER TECHNIQUE OF MIXING ANY TYPE OF EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM. THE PROPER CURE AND FINAL PERFORMANCE OF ANY EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM IS HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON THE QUALITY AND THOROUGHNESS OF THE MIX. THE RESIN AND CURING AGENT MUST BE MIXED TO HOMOGENEOUS CONSISTENCY.

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PROPER EPOXY MIXING TECHNIQUE - Avoid tacky or uncured spots and low air bubble mixing - YouTube

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AIR BUBBLE REMOVAL TECHNIQUE

HOW TO REMOVE AIR BUBBLES FROM AN APPLIED EPOXY COATING, ALSO HELPS WITH LEVELING AND FLOW - YouTube

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CUTTING AND POLISHING

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POLISHING

HOW TO POLISH EPOXY COATED TABLE TOP COATINGS TO GLASS-LIKE FINISH - YouTube

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MAX 1618 A/B
ABSOLUTE CLARITY AND TRANSPARENCY
CAUSES OF TURBIDITY AND POOR RESIN CLARITY
Note the turbidity of the MAX CLR-TC A/B VERSUS MAX 1618 A/B 3 INCH THICK
CASTING.

4 FLUID OUNCES CAST VOLUME

MAX 1618 A/B is formulated without the use of any silicone based surfactants that cause turbidity even in very thick castings.

Silicone defoamers are formulation additives that cause mixed air bubbles to be unstable and causes self-degassing. It is commonly used in all types of industrial fluids to prevent foaming during processing.

It is an integral additive in paints protective and conformal coatings as an antifoam additive.

However, silicone defoamers and surfactants create turbidity in clear epoxy resin. It is purposely designed to be immiscible (will not blend with or form a stable solution) with epoxy resin polymers so when air bubbles formed from mixing of the curing agent to initiate polymer cross-linking, it causes air bubbles to be unstable. When an air bubble encounters the silicone defoamer compound within the mixture, the lamella or the skin boundary of the bubble loose structural equilibrium and causes it to burst due to the differential surface tension of the polymer resin and the suspended silicone molecules. These physical dynamics cause a defoaming action within the resin matrix.

This incompatibility between the epoxy polymer and the silicone defoamer cause turbidity and loss of optical transparency that is increasingly evident in thick castings or coatings.

MAX CLR-TC is our top coat resin system designed for thin film applications that is formulated with silicone based defoamers and surfactants to reduce the occurrence of air bubbles and surface blemishes from becoming stable as the epoxy polymer converts from a liquid to a solid plastic.

MAX 1618 A/B COLOR STABILITY COMPARISON

Clear epoxy systems formulated using plasticizers and accelerators such as the specimen

The left specimen demonstrates poor color stability even if it is unexposed to direct sunlight or elevated temperature. Note the MAX 1618 A/B specimen that was formed at the same time and kept in a temperature controlled (25.0°C +/- 0.5 °C) chamber that filters out any UV radiation from an ambient light source.

MAX 1618 A/B DIRECT SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE STUDY

Note the low yellowing performance of MAX 1618 A/B compared to a common brand epoxy resin after equal direct sunlight exposure of 2 months.

Competitive brand clear resin system formulated with nonyl phenol plasticizers after sunlight exposure

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND CURED PROPERTIES

Density	1.10 g/cc +/- 0.03 grams per cubic centimeter Part A 0.98 +/- .05 grams per cubic centimeter Part B 1.09.+/-.03 grams per cubic centimeter Mixed
Pounds per Gallon Mixed	9.07 +/- .02 Pounds Per Gallon
Form and Color	PART A = Clear Liquid Gardner Color Scale <1 (Similar to Glycerin or Pure water) PART B = Clear Liquid Gardner Color Scale <1 (Similar to Glycerin or Pure water) MIXED = Clear Gardner Color Scale 1 (Cured specimen 50 grams Mass)
Viscosity	PART A = 980 to 1040 cPs @ 25ºC PART B = 300 to 310 cPs @ 25ºC MIXED = 377 cPs @ 25ºC
Mix Ratio	100 Parts “B”to 50 Parts “A” By Weight Or 2:1 By Volume
Working Time	30 Minutes @ 25ºC (300 gram mass)
Peak Exotherm Temperature	174ºC (300 gram concentrated mass) after 50 minutes
Handle Time	6 – 8 Hours Set to Touch, 10 Hours Green Strength
Maximum Operating Temperature	95ºC
Cured Shore Durometer Hardness	87 to 93 Shore D Scale
Glass Transition	105ºC
Full Cure Time Accelerated Cure Schedule	36 Hrs. Minimum @ 25ºC 4 hours at 25ºC or until dry to the touch plus 60 Minutes @ 110ºC

Heat Resistance Study By Shore Durometer Hardness Test

The heat resistance of MAX 1618 A/B was tested by heating a 2-inch cube in 5-degree increments and the Shore hardness was determined using both the Shore A and D scale. This test demonstrates the heat resistance of the MAX 1618 A/B by determining at what temperature the Shore Hardness reading dramatically change. At 140 °F a considerable change in Shore D Hardness Scale occurred due to the sharp needle-like indenter of the equipment began puncturing the surface of the specimen which may make the Scale D Hardness an unreliable test data.

The Shore A scale demonstrated a dramatic change in hardness at 240°F which demonstrates it maximum heat tolerance.

Shore Hardness is a measure of the resistance of a material to penetration of a spring loaded needle-like indenter.
Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich
Hardness of Polymers (rubbers, plastics) is usually measured by Shore scales.
Shore A scale is used for testing soft Elastomers (rubbers) and other soft polymers.
The hardness of hard elastomers and most other polymer materials (Thermoplastics, Thermosets) is measured by the scale.Shore Hardness is tested with an instrument called Durometers. A Durometer utilizes an indenter loaded by a calibrated spring. The measured hardness is determined by the penetration depth of the indenter under the load.

Two different indenter shapes and two different spring loads are used for two Shore scales (A and D).

The loading forces of Shore A: 1.812 lb (822 g), Shore D: 10 lb (4536 g).

Shore hardness value may vary in the range from 0 to 100. Maximum penetration for each scale is 0.097-0.1 inch.

This value corresponds to minimum Shore hardness: 0. Maximum hardness value 100 corresponds to zero penetration.

Rubber Shore Hardness and typical applications

Hardness	Application
30 Shore A	Art gum erasers
35 Shore A	Rubber bands
40 Shore A	Can tester pads
50 Shore A	Rubber stamps
55 Shore A	Pencil erasers
60 Shore A	Screen wiper blades
65 Shore A	Automotive tires
70 Shore A	Shoe heels
75 Shore A	Abrasive handling pads
80 Shore A	Shoe soles
85 Shore A	Tap washers
90 Shore A	Typewriter rollers
95 Shore A	Fork lift solid tires
60 Shore D	Golf ball
70 Shore D	Metal forming wiper dies
80 Shore D	Paper-making rolls

MAX 1618 A/B Coating On Cedar

Tabletop Coating

Compliments of Dry Creek Grill

Fine Dining Restaurant in San Jose, California

https://www.facebook.com/DryCreekGrill

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MAX 1618 A/B 3 Feet By 8 Feet Restaurant Table Top

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Curly Western Redwood Cedar Bar Top

Over 120 Long Select Lumber Coated with

MAX 1618 A/B Resin System

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MAX 1618 A/B Restaurant Table Top Coating

1/8 Inch Coating Thickness

View and Download Our Step-By-Step Instructional Bulletin

MAX 1618 A/B THICK COATINGS APPLICATION ON WOOD PLAQUES BAR TOPS AND COUNTER TOPS

The coverage will depend on 3 basic factors:

1. The thickness of the coating measuring from an impermeable substrate

The type of substrate or material

Will it absorb the liquid coating or not

The surface profile or roughness

The surface tension of the substrate

2. The method of application that will dictate the USAGE or LOSS FACTOR

Spraying the coating has the highest loss factor

Roll coating is less

Brush applied is even less

Flow coating yield the lowest material loss factor

3. Solids content; the MAX 1618 A/B is 100% solids meaning it does not contain any volatile solvents or nothing evaporates from the applied coating

COVERAGE CALCULATION GUIDE

USE THESE THEORETICAL FACTORS TO DETERMINE COVERAGE OF ANY UNFILLED EPOXY RESIN

TO DETERMINE COVERAGE ON A FLAT SMOOTH SURFACE, CALCULATE THE LENGTH X WIDTH X THICKNESS IN INCHES

TO OBTAIN THE CUBIC VOLUME INCH OF THE MIXED RESIN NEEDED.

USE THE FOLLOWING EQUATION:

1 GALLON OF RESIN CAN COVERS 1604 SQUARE FEET

PER 1 MIL OR 0.001 INCH CURED COATING THICKNESS

(LENGTH X WIDTH X COATING THICKNESS)/ 231 CUBIC INCHES PER GALLON = CUBIC INCHES OF COATING NEED

FOR EXAMPLE

50 INCHES X 36 INCHES X 0.010 (10 MILS) = 18 CUBIC INCHES

18/231= .0779 GALLON OF MIXED RESIN

USE THE FOLLOWING FACTORS TO DETERMINE THE GALLON NEEDED AND THE CONVERT IT TO THE APPROPRIATE VOLUME OR WEIGHT:

FOR EXAMPLE:

231 X .0779 = 17.99 CUBIC INCHES

4195 GRAMS X .0779 = 326.79 GRAMS

FLUID GALLON VOLUME CONVERSION

1 GALLON = 231 CUBIC INCHES

1 GALLON = 128 OUNCES

1 GALLON= 3.7854 LITERS

1 GALLON= 4 QUARTS

1 GALLON= 16 CUPS

FLUID GALLON TO MASS CONVERSIONS

1 GALLON OF MIXED UNFILLED EPOXY RESIN = 9.23 POUNDS

1 GALLON OF MIXED UNFILLED EPOXY RESIN = 4195 GRAMS

BASICS STEPS OF WOOD SEALING AND WATERPROOFING

Insure that the wood is as dry as possible; any excessive moisture will be sealed within the wood once it is impregnated with the wood.
Use a fast evaporating solvent to dilute the epoxy such as acetone or MEK (ketone based solvents). Add no more than 5% solvent by weigh or by volume to the mixed resin.
Insure that all wood surface is coated with the epoxy sealant. For best results coat the entire exposed surface area with the prepared epoxy resin mixture.
Apply multiple coats until all porosity of the wood is sealed; some grain raising can be expected upon coating.
Allow the applied coats to cure for at least 24 to 36 hours before proceeding
For a smoother finish, sand the cure surface just enough to remove surface gloss and removed and surface blemishes caused by the grain raising
Apply another coat of the epoxy, this time without the addition of the solvent to insure a hermetic seal and serve as an aesthetic top coat barrier.
Apply an aliphatic based polyurethane coating unto the epoxy coating if the wood structure is going to be exposed to direct UV
Allow to cure and then apply the reinforcing fiberglass if needed by applying the resin first and then apply the fiberglass unto the resin.

MAX 1618 A/B is supplied solvent free to save shipping, handling and packaging cost. A 3% to 5% addition of acetone as a diluent or thinner will effectively lower the viscosity and surface tension of the resin and make an effective penetrating solution and create a hermetic barrier, making the wood impervious to water or ambient moisture. Acetone is also considered as a None Hazardous Air Polluting Substance (None-HAPS) and is exempt under AQMD (Rule 102 Group 1, RULE 1107 and 1113) and EPA guidelines and mandates governing the release of petroleum based solvents.

http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/download.html

Using acetone as fast evaporating thinner provides higher cured properties since the bulk of the acetone evaporates prior to the MAX 1618 curing thus eliminating any plasticizing effect caused by the entrapped solvent within the resin matrix. Compared to other systems that utilize slow evaporating solvents MAX 1618 demonstrates higher wood penetrating and water proofing performance.

Acetone is widely available at most paint or hardware store and can be added at the time of use. Other solvents can be used but acetone demonstrates the best results. A 10% to 15% addition to

the mixed MAX 1618 resin provides excellent viscosity reduction and lowering of the epoxy resin's dynamic surface tension allowing deeper penetration while evaporating efficiently from the system.

The fast evaporation and volatility of the acetone reduce any plasticizing effect upon cure of the resin matrix.

Entrapment of any solvent within the cured epoxy matrix will eventually evaporate causing volume shrinkage, porosity, and loss of water resistant properties. Any entrapped solvent will act as a fugitive solvent that will lower the water and chemical resistance of the cured resin.

MAX 1618 A/B is mixed at a 2:1 mix ratio and exhibits a very low initial viscosity. It is resistant from ‘blushing’, exhibits excellent resistance to air bubble entrapment and retention, moderate working time reactivity and it cures to a very transparent clear resin system with a low refractive index.

MAX 1618 A/B exhibits low dimensional shrinkage during cure, heat performance of up to 220°F, adhesion to 'hard to bond to' plastics and low surface energy (LSE) substrates with exceptional impact and chemical resistance. It's cured mechanical properties also demonstrate high compressive strength, toughness, tensile strength and other mechanical performance crucial in structural strength applications.

MAX 1618 A/B CASTING APPLICATIONSSilicone Mold Cast

LED BULB ENCAPSULATION AND CLEAR RESIN EMBEDDING

MAX MCR A/B BLACK WAS USED AS THE BLACK MASKING RESIN SYSTEM

MAX MCR A/B Opaque Black 48 Ounce Kit

MAX 1618 A/B CLEAR WAS USED AS THE CLEAR ENCAPSULATING LENS RESIN SYSTEM

MAX 1618 A/B DOME COATING APPLICATIONS

Bonds to glass soft metals such as gold, silver, copper

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POSSIBLE HEAT CURING TECHNIQUES

If an oven is not available to provide the needed thermal post cure, exposing the assemble part to direct solar heat (sun exposure) for a period will provide enough heat cure for the part to be handled. Other heat curing such as infrared heat lamps can be used if a heat chamber or oven is not available. DON'T FORGET OUR EPOXY MIXING KIT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MEASURE, MIX, DISPENSE OR APPLY ANY OF OUR MAX EPOXY RESIN IN ONE CONVENIENT KIT Proportioning the correct amount is equally as important to attain the intended cured properties of the resin system. The container in which the epoxy and curing agent is mixed is an important consideration when mixing an epoxy resin system. The container must withstand the tenacity of the chemical and must be free of contamination. Most epoxy curing agent has a degree of corrosivity, as a general practice, protective gloves should be worn when handling chemicals of the same nature. MIXING KIT CONTENTS 4 each 32 ounce (1 Quart) clear HDPE plastic tubs 4 each 16 ounce (1 pint) clear HDPE plastic tubs 4 each clear HDPE plastic Lids for the plastic tubs 4 each 8 ounce (1/2-Pint) Wax Free Paper Cups 5 pairs one size fits all Powder Free Latex Gloves (Large) 6 Piece HDPE Plastic Measuring Spoon Kit (1 tablespoon to 1/8 teaspoon) 10 Piece HDPE Plastic Measuring Cup (1 Cup to 1/8 Teaspoon) 2 each None Sterile Graduated 10 cc Syringes 1 pack of Wooden Stir Sticks (Disposable Chopsticks) 1 pack Assorted Size Bristle Brush (5 per pack) For Technical Support Please Call TOLL FREE 877 403 8008 Mon-Fri 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time PLEASE CHECK OUT OTHER AVAILABLE RESIN SYSTEMS BY CLINK THE LINK BELOW For our complete listing, please Visit our eBay store! THANKS FOR STOPPING BY
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MAX 1618 A/BABSOLUTE CLARITY AND TRANSPARENCYCAUSES OF TURBIDITY AND POOR RESIN CLARITYNote the turbidity of the MAX CLR-TC A/B VERSUS MAX 1618 A/B 3 INCH THICK CASTING.