1.5 Gallon Kit
1 gallon of MAX ACR Resin Part A
½ gallon MAX ACR Curing Agent Part B
Bonds Glass, Steel, Aluminum, Soft Metals, Concrete, Ceramic, Fiberglass, Composite
Excellent Impact Resistance, Excellent Balance of Strength and Flexibility
Excellent Water/Salt Water Resistance
Excellent film barrier properties
Low Toxicity Formulation
DESCRIPTION
Use this specially formulated resin system to create a waterproof barrier when applied on concrete, wood and other materials used for fabricating wood aquariums tanks and artificial concrete ponds.
It is formulated to be an effective hermetic barrier or sealant to prevent any chemicals that can leach into the contained water that can cause dangerous pollutants to the marine animals.
MAX ACR works well as a fiberglass impregnating resin for plywood aquarium tank construction.
Color can also be added to the clear resin using our epoxy compatible color pigment paste.
Other Products Used For Aquarium Construction
FIBERGLASS FABRIC FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REINFORCEMENT
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MAX ACR Aquarium Construction Resin. Axoloti Tank Construction. Aquarium Safe Epoxy Coating \u0026 Glue
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The resin component or the PART A may crystallize due to cold temperature exposure.
Please inspect the resin component for any solidified crystals which will appear as waxy solid or cloudiness on the bottom of the PART A bottle.
An information postcard is included with each package.
View the following video for identification and processing.
DO NOT USE UNLESS PROCESSED TO REVERT ANY CRYSTALLIZED RESIN BACK TO A LIQUID STATE AND AVOID POOR CURED RESULTS.
Physical Properties
Mixed Color | Transparent Clear |
Viscosity Mixed | 2500 cps @ 25°C |
Density | 9.3 Pounds Per Gallon |
Mix Ratio | 2:1 By Volume or by Weight |
Working Time | 50 minutes at 200 grams |
Thin Film Dry Time | 8 hours @ 25°C |
Mechanical Properties
Cure time | 24 hours 80% cure 3 to 7 days 90% cure 7 to 12 days 100% cure |
Hardness | 75 to 81 Shore D @ 25°C |
Compressive Strength | 11,500 psi @ 25°C |
Tensile Elongation @ Break | 8.0 % @ 25°C |
Glass Transition Temp | 95°C |
Tensile Strength | 8400 psi @ 25°C |
Tensile Modulus | 320 kpsi @ 25°C |
Weight Gain | |
5% Ammonia Water Solution | <0.2 % |
5% Nitrate Water Solution | <0.2 % |
Sea Water | No change in pH & TDS |
Distilled Water | No change in pH & TDS |
Proper Mixing Technique For Epoxy Resins
MAX ACR will require complete and uniform blending of the resin and curing agent. Poorly mixed batches will result in tacky spots, uneven surface, poor adhesion and other detrimental effects. The mix ratio between the resin and curing agent is fixed and reducing or increasing the established ratio will not increase or decrease the cure rate. Physical and mechanical results will differ as stated below if this ratio is altered. |
BASICS STEPS OF WOOD SEALING AND WATERPROOFING
MATERIALS USED IN THE AQUARIUM CONSTRUCTION MAX ACR A/B was used to seal the wood's porosity and create an aquarium-safe waterproof barrier. MAX BOND A/B THIXOTROPIC was used for the general bonding adhesive. FIBERGLASS CLOTH HEXCEL 7781 was used for the structural reinforcement. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223508087559 MAX ACR A/B was used as the primary wood sealer and fiberglassing resin. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ MAX EPOXY COLORANTS used to add color to the resin system MAX EPOXY COLOR KIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/ MAX ACR was used to coat all the surfaces that come in contact with the aquarium water and impart non-toxic (upon full cure) hermetic barrier and waterproofing aquarium construction resin
After 36 hours of curing, fill the aquarium with warm water and lightly scrub the entire surface area. Drain the aquarium and repeat this process for at least 3 times. Do not use soaps or detergents, just warm water or aquarium safe cleaner. Fill the aquarium with water and begin water conditioning process. Allow the filled aquarium to stabilize in temperature. If the water becomes cloudy, drain the aquarium once more and repeat cleaning process. Place the live fish into the aquarium only when the water color and pH has stabilized for 24 hours. The MAX COLOR CONCENTRATE can be blended into any epoxy resin system.
Color Addition With MAX COLOR PIGMENT PASTE KIT 5 Colors In One Convenient Kit Black - White - Red - Yellow - Blue 2 Ounces Per Color Concentrate Includes 5 Yorker Caps For Easy Dispensing High Color Pigment Concentration Precision Milled For Uniform Color Dispersion Specially Formulated For Epoxy Resin Compatibility Complies With FDA Mandates For Food Contact Applications To create special colors use the following procedure by adding the MAX COLOR PASTE to the PART A or resin component first. Each color can be used by itself or blended with other colors to create secondary, etc. color shades, tints, and hue. Click On Picture To View Video Demonstration Each MAX COLOR CONCENTRATE color is used to mix with other colors in varying amounts to create secondary and tertiary colors. Review the ‘color theory’ on the web for more details. The color wheel is one of the most basic color appearance systems. These are considered primary because, theoretically, every color can be made by mixing these three colors. The secondary colors are the colors that are made by the primary colors: green, orange, and violet. The next level, tertiary, is created by mixing an unequal amount of two primary colors and a secondary color, which is essentially the same as an unequal amount of two primary colors. The tertiary colors are named with little creativity in mind: yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple, blue-green, and yellow-green. THE USE OF A WEIGHING SCALE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR COLOR SHADE AND BATCH REPRODUCIBILITY USE A DIGITAL SCALE AND TAKE NOTE OF PROPORTIONS FOR COLOR REPEATABILITY Purchase this scale with any of product offering and the shipping cost of the scale is free. Please request a total before paying for combined shipping savings.
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