Glossary
Epoxy resin
Epoxy resin is a polymer material of synthetic origin. It belongs to the so-called reactoplasts. These are resin substances with more than one epoxy bond. They stand have very good adhesion to a wide range of materials and other excellent properties…
Exothermic reaction
An exothermic reaction in epoxies is a strong reaction caused by the rapid release of heat as the resin cures. It mostly happens when the maximum thickness of casting layer of the given epoxy is not kept or when the maximum resin casting volume is…
Gelation time
Gelation time - determines the time when the epoxy thickens and it is possible for the powdered metallic pigments to keep their particles floating. In the state of gelation, most of the effects are formed in the resin.
Light fastness
Light fastness is an important property of dyes and pigments and shows how resistant the given dye (pigment) is to light, or how it changes over time.
Maximal casting volume
Maximal casting volume – defines the maximum amount of resin that can be cast in one casting without the risk of an exothermic reaction
Maximal thickness of layer
Maximal thickness of layer – defines the maximum thickness of the casting that can be cast at once without the risk of an exothermic reaction
Mixing ratio of epoxy resin
Mixing ratio of epoxy resin – determines the weight ratio of resin (component A) and hardener (component B) in which the epoxy must be mixed to cure properly
Reactoplasts
Reactoplasts (formerly thermosets, duromers, thermosets) are cross-linked polymers that create a three-dimensional network. They can be one-component or two(or more)-components. Cross-linking occurs only during plastic forming under the influence of…
Stabilizing resin
Stabilizing resins – clear low-viscosity wood stabilizing resin. The resins are very liquid, runny, they soak into the wood very well. They can be based on acrylics or epoxies. Acrylates are used for harder, more compact wood without cracks or with…
Stardust Candy
Stardust Candy Colorants for Epoxy Resins are transparent inks compatible with epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane and polyester resins. Stardust Color SAS produces special effect colors. The company was founded in 2006. It is located in the town of Gard…
UV stability
UV stability – a very important property of epoxy resin. Every epoxy resin will turn yellow over time, it's just a matter of how deep and for how long. From a very fine, slightly yellowish shade over the course of 5 years for high-quality resistant…
Veropal
VEROPAL is the brand under which SYNPO, akciová společnost manufactures its products. These are mainly clear epoxy resins, but also adhesives for various substrates, lamination resins, acrylic resins, special coatings, polymers, repair materials,…
Workability time
Workability time – determines the time during which we can comfortably work with the mixed components A and B (mixing, standing, pigmentation, debubbling in a vacuum cleaner, etc.)
Working temperature
Working temperature – defines the temperature range at which the epoxy resin must be cast. If the temperature is lower, the curing of the epoxy resin slows down with decreasing temperature, if it is higher, the curing is accelerated.