Additives

BIODUR® Red-Pigment (AC05)
For the dyeing of silicone rubber and epoxy resins in contrast portrayal of vessels.

Recommended Dosage: 2% (w/w) of the polymer mixture.

BIODUR® Red AC 10 (AC10)
For the dyeing of macroscopic specimens in formalin solutions or in acetone. Color: pastel pink. Dosage: 10 mL Red AC10 to 20 L of dyeing solution. Repeated use of the dyeing solution is possible.

BIODUR® Dye Pastes (AC50, AC52 – AC55)
For the dyeing of epoxy resin and silicone rubber. Even after silicone impregnation and curing, specimens (e.g., fish) can be painted by using a mixture of silicone, dye paste (2%) and the adhesion mediator AS70. If necessary, the dyed polymer mixture can be diluted with solvents such as an identical volume of methyl ethyl ketone (AM11) or methylene chloride.

BIODUR® Plasticizer AE 10 (AE10)
For the epoxy resins E 12/E 1, E 12/E 6, and E 20/E 2. The recommended addition of AE 10 to epoxy resin is up to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight.

BIODUR® Glass-Separator AE 30 (AE30)
For the separation of the cured specimen from the glass walls of the flat chamber when using the E 12 method. Dosage: 5% by weight (➔ Overview BIODUR® Polymers).

Store in a cool place (+5 °C; +40 °F).

BIODUR® MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) (AM11)
Temporary solvent for the basic mixture of E 20/E 2 for vessel injection and for dyed polymer mixtures for surface treatments. Lowers viscosity and prolongs the processing time of polymer mixtures.

BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 (AS70)
For the surface treatment of cured silicone-impregnated specimens prior to coating with dyed or colorless silicone rubber.