VFI®-3054 80 D Polyurethane Casting Plastic

Features & Benefits

• Great adhesion for bonding surfaces together
• Increased workability with a slower gel time
• 100% solids with little to no shrinkage
• Superior chemical and moisture resistance
• Not dependent on pressure or heat to cure

Instructions for Use:

Surface Preparation

Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free of contaminants such as oil, dirt, and debris. For some applications, you may want to roughen up the surface with sandpaper to help the material adhere better.

Application Process

The B side (Poly) must be mixed before combining with the A side (Iso), ensuring that moisture and air entrapment are avoided. When mixing by hand, the pre-weighed B side must be poured into the pre-weighed A side before mixing until uniform. Transfer the mix to a new container and mix once again before use. The material temperature should be brought to a minimum temperature of 65°F before use. The surface should be between 50°F – 100°F during the application, but if temperatures exceed 72°F, the pot life will shorten.

The primary application of VFI-3054 is to inject the material with dispensing equipment or manual applicators. It is generally applied to a surface in thin, even strips using dispensing equipment and then pressed into an adjoining surface to bond them together. Clamping the surfaces together can help keep them firmly in place as the adhesive cures. Once dry, remove any squeeze-out with a scraper, being careful not to gouge the surface, and sand the area smooth. VFI-3054 can be cleaned using xylene or MEK.

Safety

*Always read the safety data sheet before working with chemicals

Use chemicals only as directed and for their intended purpose. Do not dispose of chemicals down the drain. Most chemicals must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

PPE to avoid all unnecessary exposure:

• Eye protection – wear approved safety glasses and any additional eye protection as necessary
• Hand protection – wear chemically resistant protective gloves (nitrile, butyl, or neoprene)
• Skin and body protection – wear suitable protective clothing
• Respiratory protection – in case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product, and the safe working limits of the selected respirator

Product Limitations

VFI-3054 is not UV color stable and has no long-term UV testing. It contains isocyanate, a chemical that can be irritating upon skin contact and is toxic if inhaled as particulate matter. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors and repeated skin contact.

• Incompatible materials – oxidizers
• Conditions to avoid – heat and incompatible materials
• Chemical stability – stable under normal storage conditions
• Reactivity & hazardous reactions – no dangerous reaction known under normal use
• Hazardous decomposition products – may include, and are not limited to, oxides of carbon

Potential Health Hazards

• May cause respiratory tract irritation if inhaled. The A side material may also cause allergy and asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties.
• Causes skin irritation or sensitization: redness, edema, drying, defatting, and cracking of the skin. Repeated exposure to the B side material can result in absorption through the skin, causing a significant health hazard.
• Causes serious eye irritation: discomfort, pain, excess blinking and tear production, marked redness, and swelling of the conjunctiva.
• May cause stomach distress, nausea, or vomiting if swallowed.

*If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical advice or attention. Call a poison control center or doctor if swallowed.

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