Quick Hardener ENTROPY CCF for Bio-Based Resin CCR

Product Description

The CCR is a low viscosity, water-clear, UV resistant system specifically designed for casting and moulding applications.

Its low viscosity allows for bubble-free and crystalline casting, ideal for artistic and leisure applications.

It is suitable for all experience levels, both for professionals and beginners.

Available Hardener Options

• CCS (Slow: curing in 72 hours) offers an extended working time, minimising the risk of overheating, as well as bubbles for thick castings.
• CCF (Fast: curing in 24 hours) perfect for small projects and suitable for fine castings such as resin jewellery and others.

Key Benefits and Areas of Application

• Versatility: the CCR resin is versatile and adapts to various applications, ranging from jewellery to furniture such as river tables and other decorative elements.
• Environmental commitment: Developed with Super Sap technology from renewable raw materials sourced from co-products or waste from other industrial processes, Entropy Resins' CCR epoxy resin contains 30% bio-based components and is certified by the USDA Certified BioBased Product label.
• Crystal-clear transparency: its low viscosity facilitates bubble release for a smooth, bubble-free finish, ensuring excellent transparency. This property is essential for projects requiring maximum clarity, such as inlays.
• UV resistance: its formula is designed to withstand UV rays, preserving creations from yellowing even when exposed outdoors.

Technical Specifications for Fast Hardener CCF

Technical Specifications for Slow Hardener CCS

Usage Advice

• Measure the correct mixing ratio of the two components by weight for best results.
• Mix for at least 2 minutes, scraping all surfaces of the container for a homogeneous mixture.
• Use the epoxy in a temperature-controlled environment to adhere to the product's optimal limits. Avoid cold ambient temperatures or high humidity.
• Ensure surfaces are dry and free from dirt, debris, and/or oil. Surface preparation by sanding is strongly recommended.
• For wooden substrates, it is recommended to impregnate the substrate with a thin layer of resin/hardener.
• Conduct preliminary tests with your intended materials and processes to understand the curing characteristics of the resin in your working environment and its compatibility with other materials.
• Beware of humidity and water, as the resin may become opaque. Use a heat gun if necessary.

Demonstration Video

CCR is a low viscosity, water clear, UV resistant system designed specifically for casting and moulding applications. Its low viscosity allows bubble-free and crystalline casting, ideal for artistic and leisure applications. The system features two cure rates: slow (CCS) for high density casting resin applications and fast (CCF) for fast casting resin applications for small projects, such as resin jewellery and others. CCS is a USDA BioPreferred certified product with a 30% biobase content. Use: jewellery, thick coatings, castings. Consumption: fast: 250g/231ml for a cube of about 62mm / slow: 1000g/935ml for a cube of about 100mm. Working temperature: between 15°C and 25°C.

Tip for Use

• For best results, measure the correct mixing ratio of two components by weight.
• Always stir the product thoroughly for at least 2 minutes, scraping all surfaces of the container to ensure a homogeneous mixture.
• Use the product in a temperature-controlled environment within the optimal limits of the product's use. Avoid cold ambient temperatures or high humidity.
• For optimum curing performance, ensure that surfaces are dry and free of all dirt, debris and/or oil. Surface preparation by sanding is strongly recommended.
• Carry out preliminary tests with the materials and processes being considered to fully understand the curing characteristics of the resin in your working environment and the compatibility of the resin with other materials.

Mechanical Characteristics

• Tensile modulus (ASTM D638): 3.1 GPa.
• Tensile strength (ASTM D638): 56.1 MPa.
• Elongation (ASTM D638): 6%.
• Flexural Modulus (ASTM D790): 2.7 GPa.
• Flexural strength (ASTM D790): 81.7 MPa.
• Compressive strength (ASTM D695): 85.4 MPa.
• Ultimate Tg: 51°C.
• Hardness (shore D): 70-80.

Treatment Characteristics

• Mixing ratio (by volume): 2:1.
• Mixing ratio (by weight): 100:43.
• Viscosity (A/B/Mixed at 25°C): 2160/30/370 mPas.
• Component density (density at 25°C): 1.12 (resin), 0.97 (hardener) gcm-3.
• Density of the mixture (density at 25°C): 1.08 gcm-3.
• Time of use (at 25°C): 90 minutes.
• Dry to the touch (at 35°C): 24 hours.
• Recommended complete curing: 7 days at 25°C.

Environmental Features

• VOC content (ASTM D2369): 9.2 g/l.
• Biosourced carbon content (ASTM D6866): 20%.
• Characteristics: high transparency and low polymerisation speed, allowing the production of high thicknesses or large castings.
• Attention to humidity and the presence of water. The resin may become opaque. If this is the case, a heat gun must be used.