MAX CLR A/B
CLEAR LIQUID RESIN
Epoxy Resin System
(24 OUNCES COMBINED VOLUME)
16 OUNCES of MAX CLR PART A
AND 
8 OUNCES of MAX CLR PART B
Includes Two Plastic Syringes For Controlled Dispensing

Description
MAX CLR A/B is a two-part epoxy-based resin system that cures to a durable, crystal clear, high gloss finish suitable for dome coating and picture embedding applications.
It is mixed 2:1 and offers a 30 minute working time. Scroll down to view more product details posted in the Physical and Mechanical Properties table below.

MAX CLR A/B is low viscosity and can be poured or injected into place.
It is an excellent resin system for dome coating pictures, printed emblems and logos, stickers and other images. 
Upon cure, MAX CLR A/B creates a hard coating over the applied image that is very clear and glossy.
It is resistant to surface scratching and excellent impact resistance upon cure.

This Kit Includes A Set Of Yorker Caps For Controlled Dispensing

Available Kit Sizes
Available Kit Sizes
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 24 OUNCE KIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/311955541111
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 48 OUNCE KIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/311947320101
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 96 OUNCE KIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/222625329068
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 1.5 GALLON KIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/312432570345

USE AND APPLICATION
Precondition both bottles to 75°F and measure the components accurately at a 2:1 mix ratio; 100 parts resin to 50 parts curing agent. The use of a weighing scale is recommended over volumetric measuring. Any off-ratio excess of either the resin or curing agent can cause poor cure results and cause excessive chemical leaching that can transfer to the food or beverage upon contact.
Mix the resin and curing agent to a uniform consistency.
View the mixing video demonstration video below
The substrate must be prepared for the intended purpose of the application.
Remove any contaminants that may prevent adhesion of the MAX CLR resin system.

Mixing Instructions

Best Epoxy Resin Mixing Method -Avoid Tacky Spots \u0026 Less Air Bubble -Improve Cured Epoxy Performance

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Surface Preparation Before Mixing The Resin And Curing Agent
Resin retraction due is caused by improper surface wetting, also called 'Crawling', yields poor applied appearance and cured adhesion. The quality of adhesion depends on how well the surface is prepared. The resin system must be able to properly 'wet out' the surface to form a continuous film.
Surfaces demonstrating poor wettability prevent the liquid resin from spreading into a stable continuous film. Retraction or crawling is caused by a mismatch of surface tension between the coating and the substrate to which the coating is applied. Upon cure, it delaminates and peels from the surface since the applied coating did not wet the surface enough to create a strong adhesion. 
A general statement is that wetting becomes more critical when the substrate's surface energy is low and/or when the liquid paint's surface tension is high.
A substrate with low surface energy is called hydrophobic, implying that its surface cannot interact with the applied coating or adhesive. Unmodified plastics, for example, have low surface energy or LSE, causing the applied resin to retract. Poor substrate wetting yields poor adhesion, causing the cured resin to peel or delaminate.
Use This Water Bead Test To Determine If The Substrate
Is Suitable For The Mixed Resin Application

Avoid Coating Retraction Or Crawling \u0026 Improve Bond. Test \u0026 Prepare Surfaces Before Applying Epoxy.

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Surface Preparation Procedure For Various Substrates
Etch Concrete- Use commercially sold concrete etching solution (hydrochloric acid based works best). Neutralized per instructions, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly.

Sodium Dichromate

4 Parts By Weight

Sulfuric Acid

10 Parts By Weight

Water

30 Parts By Weight

The solution is held at 160°F (71°C), and the parts left immersed for 5 to 7 minutes. Rinse – remove metal parts from etching bath and rinse with clean water; distilled water is recommended.

ALTERNATE PROCEDURE 
Degrease, scour and dry – Often etching as outlined above is not practical. The metal surfaces may be cleaned by degreasing as noted above, scouring with an alkaline cleanser followed by rinsing and drying.
Degrease and dry – Degrease the surface as noted above, sand or sandblast the surface lightly but thoroughly. Rinse with acetone or Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), and dry.

GLASS
Degrease – With MEK as above, or with a good grade household detergent. Avoid touching the cleaned glass surface with bare hand after cleaning.
WOOD
Sand –Surfaces should be sanded thoroughly to remove all external contamination.
Clean – Carefully remove all dust, or particles of wood from sanded areas. A stiff and clean brush or compressed air can be used.
PLASTIC
Clean – Remove all dirt, oil, or other surfaces contaminated with detergent soap or degreasing solvent and water, followed by thorough rinsing and drying. A solvent that does not have a detrimental effect may also be used.
Sand – Surfaces to be bonded should be sanded lightly.
Clean – Carefully remove all dust or particles of plastic from the sanded area.
A clean brush, lint-free cloth, or compressed air may be used.

Typical Use And Application Video Demonstration

Epoxy Dome Coating Application On Decals, Stickers, And Printed Images. MAX CLR A/B

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Other MAX CLR Applications Wood Coatings

Wood Lathe Turned Bowl Watch Video

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Physical Properties

Density

1.10 G/CC

Foam and Color

Clear Liquid

Mixed Viscosity

800 – 1,200 cPs @ 25ºC Mixed

Mix Ratio

2:1 By Weight Or Volume

Working Time

45–50 Minutes @ 25ºC (100 gram mass)

Peak Exotherm

70ºC (100 gram mass)

Handle Time

5.5 Hours

Full Cure Time

36 Hrs. Minimum @ 25ºC

Cured Mechanical Properties

Hardness

72 ± 5 Shore D @25°C

Tee-Peel Strength

5.7 Lbs. Per Inch Width @25°C

Tensile Shear Strength

1,300 psi @ 25ºC

 

800 psi @ -80ºC

 

550 psi @ 100ºC

Elongation

9.0% @ 25ºC

Compressive Strength

2,100 to 2,500 psi @25°C

Heat Distortion Temp.

80ºC

Electrical And Thermal Conductivity

Volume Resistivity

4.7 X 1013 Ohms-Cm

Dielectric Strength

510 Volts/Mil 60 Cycles

Dielectric Constant

4.0 (10 kHz)

Dissipation Factor

0.014 (10 kHz)

Thermal Conductivity 40°-45°C

0.25 W/mK

Chemical Resistance Properties
Specimen Cure - 7 days @ 25ºC plus 1 hours at 100ºC
Full Immersion at 22°C
Specimen Size - 1 Cubic Inch
Percent Change In Weight After Immersion

REAGENT

3 days

28 days

Deionized Water

0.01%

0.01%

Sea Water

0.01%

0.98%

Toluene

0.40%

2.86%

Ethanol 50% (100 Proof)

0.04%

0.04%

Xylene

0.14%

1.25%

Acetone

0.30%

0.31%

MEK

2.7%

2.7%

10% Lactic Acid

0.11%

0.42%

10% Acetic Acid

0.11%

0.45%

70% Sulfuric Acid

0.08%

0.14%

50% Sodium Hydroxide

0.1%

0.1%

30% Sodium Hypochlorite

0.51%

1.36%

Cured Performance Tests
Impact testing is one of the most revealing test methods that demonstrate a material's ability to resist and withstand a high-rate of pressure loading, its behavior during and after the impact can define its maximum mechanical property and conditional limits upon its destruction.

Why is Impact Testing Important?

The impact resistance of an object provides the ultimate measure of its resistance to its definitive destruction. Governed by the many laws and dynamics of physics, a skilled chemist or materials engineer can determine the design equilibrium and ultimate performance by careful analysis of the material’s disassociation and the manner of its destruction.

With this knowledge, other aspects of mechanical performance can be accurately derived and through skillful engineering, one can determine:

  • The impact energies the part can be expected to see in its lifetime
  • The type of impact that will deliver that energy, and then
  • A material that will resist such assaults over the projected lifespan.
Casting, Shape Sanding, Polishing

Transparent Clear Knife Scale. High Impact Resistant, Epoxy Knife Handle Casting With MAX CLR A/B

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Adding Color To The MAX CLR A/B Epoxy Resin
MAX COLOR PIGMENT PASTE KIT
5 Colors In One Convenient Kit
Black - White - Red - Yellow - Blue
2 Ounces Per Color Concentrate

High Color Pigment Concentration
Precision Milled For Uniform Color Dispersion
Specially Formulated For Epoxy Resin Compatibility
Complies With FDA Mandates For Food Contact Applications
Special effects pigments such as glitter, pearlescent powder pigment, color refracting pigments can also be added to create a multitude of color effects.

Color pigment addition to an epoxy resin system with a scale - YouTube

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Pearlescent Silver Mica Powder
 https://www.ebay.com/itm/311948312839


Pearlescent Gold Mica Powder
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222646250679


MAX EPOXY RESIN ART ON GLASS

MAX EPOXY RESIN ART ON CANVAS

Click To View Video Demonstration

EPOXY FIBERGLASS CARBON FIBER HAND LAY-UP TECHNIQUE MAX CLR-HP A/B

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