General questions

Do you need help or other application tips? Our experts provide the answers to the most important questions here.

Resin does not harden or remains sticky?

  • Incorrect mixing ratio
  • Insufficiently mixed materials
  • Processing temperature too low
  • Processing after pot life

Resin stays soft and flexible?

  • Incorrect mixing ratio

Why is the resin dull after drying out?

  • Insufficient mixing
  • Crystalline material
  • Impurities in the pouring mold or resin containers

Resin cannot be sanded?

  • Insufficient drying out
  • Room temperature too low when drying out

Can the resin be warmed in an oven to dry out more quickly?

  • No, accelerated drying does not allow for proper venting

When can air bubbles or foam formation in the resin be removed using a dryer or gas flame?

  • This is possible up to 48 hrs after pouring

What happens if the resin crystallizes in the original container?

  • Storage temperature below 17°C
  • The material can be made fluid again by slowing warming to max. 30°C, we recommend you filter the resin before use

Why does the clear coat reverse when recoating?

  • Mold separating agent or silicon residue on the surface
  • Clean with silicon remover

How can i dispose of ETOPOX Wood?

  • Dispose of dried out resin remains in the household garbage
  • Do not pour liquid resin down the drain

Where can i find information for a doctor in the event of an accident?

  • On the safety information sheet included
  • Take the safety information sheet to the doctor

Why are tears visible in the hardened resin?

  • Layer too thick, > 5 cm in one pouring action
  • Temperature too high when processing and drying out

Which sticking tapes are suitable for the seal?

  • Trade standard packaging sticking tape, these should be tested in advance

Can i use screws in ETOPOX Wood?

  • Yes. Subsequent drilling of holes and sticking of threaded dowels is possible for screws and fixings

Is ETOPOX Wood heat resistant?

  • ETOPOX Wood should be stored in a liquid state in accordance with the technical leaflet. The material is heat-resistant when hardened, however contact with very hot objects is not advised.

Is ETOPOX Wood chemically resistant?

  • The fully hardened resin is resistant to standard household cleaning agents (not scouring agents) and foodstuff such as red wine, mustard, etc. Detailed information can be found in the technical leaflet.
Contact
  • Walter Mäder AG
  • Industriestrasse 1
  • CH-8956 Killwangen
For handicraft and hobby

We are a Swiss manufacturer and supplier of speciality chemical products, paints and varnishes since 1931 and belong to an international family-run group of companies. Under the ETOPOX brand, we market special epoxy resins and colour pastes that address the needs for creativity, inspiration, diversity and individuality. Thanks to our many years of experience in the development of chemical formulations, we have formulated the simplicity of a transparent epoxy resin, thanks to optimisation and the use of our colour expertise, into a significantly more light-stable and colour-rich system called ETOPOX 3D.

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