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Title: EA-40
Post by: Beanbag on March 21, 2014, 01:28:00 PM
Probably been beat to death on here   :deadhorse:   but here goes. Is storing your unused Smooth-on in the freezer a good way to keep it from turning. I know it has a shelf life for a bit but I've frozen other epoxies with good results. Is ea 40 any different???
Thanks. Jim
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: talkingcabbage on March 21, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
Never had any sit for long enough to hit even half of the shelf life.
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: JamesV on March 21, 2014, 10:31:00 PM
I found a unit of E 40 on a back shelf that was over 3 years expired. It had a very strong amonia smelll but it still worked good, maybe just a litter darker than new stuff.
Title: Re: EA-40
Post by: Beanbag on March 22, 2014, 07:10:00 PM
Thanks guys, I've been using the west system for years on other projects,their tech sheet states that their epoxies can last for years.Freeze cycles just make it a little thicker with a little crystallization. heating p a bit clears that up.They also say to test for proper mix rates at the thicker viscosity .I just find it funny that Smooth-On does not address storage life.Kind of think it's CYA with one year.Joe, I'm with you but I just found a deal on a two gallon kit, should make a lot of toys, lol jim