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Epoxy: Hardener evaporation
By:HenkA
Date: 3/23/2008, 2:05 am

Oops I left my MAS epoxy and hardener (2:1) outside for about 4 months in the California weather, sun, ash rains after the fires again and again, etcetera. They were covered by a tarp thankfully. The can with hardener has shrunk some, I estimate about 10%. It was never opened. Any idea what has vaporized? I think I will keep using it anyway at a slightly changed ratio regardless since I like to learn the hard way. Unless anybody convinces me I should not.

Thanks for any advice,

Henk

PS I also found that plastic cans with System III hardener and resin can cave in over time. I hate to dispose of toxic chemicals, curious what causes this and how bad it is to keep using it.

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Epoxy: Hardener evaporation
HenkA -- 3/23/2008, 2:05 am
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Pedro Almeida -- 3/24/2008, 11:58 am
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JohnK -- 3/23/2008, 5:53 pm
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HenkA -- 3/23/2008, 10:40 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/24/2008, 1:59 pm
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HenkA -- 3/24/2008, 10:17 pm
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JohnK -- 3/24/2008, 1:31 am
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RonC -- 3/23/2008, 9:29 pm
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Mike Scarborough -- 3/23/2008, 3:46 pm