KRISTAL 30 is a water clear, UV stabilised, 2-part epoxy resin casting system used to create river tables, countertop coatings, resin art, encapsulation, electrical potting, 3d floor art coating and many other casting related applications.
This high-performance epoxy resin has excellent self-levelling properties and outstanding self-clearing properties leaving castings virtually bubble free.
Once cured, KRISTAL 30 castings exhibit negligible shrinkage are scratch resistant (but not scratch proof) and are anti yellowing UV stabilised.
Cured KRISTAL castings are FDA approved for culinary applications making them food-safe (please note that food should not exceed 50°Celcius). (Test method: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 report number GZ190826027FR)
Physical Properties
- KRISTAL 30 is a very hard resin with a maximum casting thickness of 20mm per Max volume cast of 10 litres.
Processing recommendations
Materials should be stored and used at an ambient room temperature of 23°C with relative humidity below 85%. Warmer temperatures will reduce pot life and may also influence the casting thickness. If ambient room temperature is warmer than 25°C, reduce maximum casting thickness by 50% or as appropriately required to avoid excessive exothermic reactions.
Due to the higher viscosity of Kristal 50, it is recommended to pre-warm resin and hardener to 28°C 30°C prior casting to minimise air bubble entrapment, then leave to cure at 18°C – 23°C. Kristal resin systems can also be vacuum de-aired to minimise air bubble entrapment.
Safety & Handling
Epoxy resins and hardeners are chemicals and the below safety precautions should be practiced when using these materials
- Work in an environment with adequate ventilation and avoid breathing fumes (a NIOSH approved respirator is recommended)
- Use protective Nitrile gloves to avoid skin contact
- Barrier creams can also be used to minimise skin contact
- If accidental skin contact occurs, use soap and water or hand cleaner to wash hands (never use solvents)
Always
- Measure out part A – Resin & part B Hardener as indicated using an accurate digital gram scale
- Mix resin and hardener together thoroughly for 3 – 5 minutes using a flat paddle mixer, also scraping the sides and bottom of the container several times.
- Pour mixed material into a clean container and mix for another 60 seconds before casting. (this is a “mix pour mix” technique that ensures that part A & B on the sides and bottom of the container are properly blended so that there are no tacky spots or streaking in the cured casting)
- Allow adequate time to fully cure before sanding, polishing, and using.
- Wear appropriate safety gear and dust mask when sanding and polishing cured resin.
