The length of time an adhesive remains usable after it has been prepared for application.

The time during which the resin /prepreg remains "workable."; Work life.

The length of time a mixed adhesive remains workable (flowable) before hardening.

The time during which the catalyzed resin remains liquid or "workable." See GEL TIME.

The period of time during which a material with multiple ingredients can be applied or administered after being mixed together.

The time period during which an adhesive or other coating medium will remain workable in average storage conditions.

The time period during which the adhesive remains workable before coating. Some of the phenomenons that can occur are gell particles, thickening, and foaming.

The length of time that the catalyzed resin remains workable while in a container until it must be discarded. Similar to Gel Time (see also) except that gel time refers to the resin on the surface.

The time available to work with a thermosetting polymer after addition of a catalyst before gel occurs.

The amount of time in which resin and hardener can be used after mixing.

The amount of time a mixed material may be easily used at a specific tem perature. It Is usually measured as the time it takes for a material to double in viscosity.

The time in which a paint is sprayable after mixing. This usually refers to paint that has been mixed with a catalyst or activator. This time can vary from a few minutes to several hours depending on the chemicals and the ambient temperature.

The period of time a finish remains useable after it has been catalysed.

The length of time in which a catalyzed thermosetting resin retains sufficiently low viscosity for processing.

See ‘Working Time’.

The length of time that a coating material will remain useful without excessive deterioration.

The period of time an adhesive or potting compound remains useful after adding an accelerator, catalyst or exposure to curing conditions.

Generally used to describe the working time of an epoxy adhesive or wrapping finish. NOT the time taken for cure, but the time period where the adhesive or finish remains workable or easy to apply.

Regarding a resin mix, the time period between complete catalyzation and initial gelation, during which time the mix is said to be usable. Also called "working life".

The amount of time available between the moment that a catalyst is stirred into a base material and the approximate moment that it becomes too thick to apply in the recommended manner.

The length of time a catalyzed thermosetting resin system retains a viscosity low enough for it to be suitable for processing.

the period of time during which a multi-component or catalytically cured material remains suitable for application after being mixed.

The length of time an adhesive remains usable for mixing. Usually an important factor with adhesives mixed together that begin curing almost immediately. Syn. Shelf life

The amount of time an adhesive remains useable in the container once it has been mixed or opened. Normally used in reference to products which are mixed together such as epoxy adhesives or portland-based underlayments.

(r) the period of time during which a reacting thermosetting plastic or rubber composition remains suitable for its intended use after mixing with a reaction-initiating agent.

The period of time during which a material maintains its workable properties after it has been mixed.

The length of time a coating material is useful after the original package is opened or after a catalyst or other ingredient is added.

The length of time a paint material is useful after its original package is opened or a catalyst or other curing agent is added.

(also see Work Life): The length of time an adhesive remains usable for mixing. Usually an important factor with adhesives mixed together that begin curing almost immediately.

length of time a two-component epoxy ink can be used after hardener is added.

The time frame during which a 2-part ink can be used after mixing.

The time period in which a two part reactive material remains usable.

The length of time during storage of an ink, emulsion, etc. once mixed in a specific container under normal conditions without changing chemically to a point where its usefulness is affected.

The period after mixing the two parts of a two-pack ink, during which the ink remains usable. This also applies to single part ink and is likely to be days rather than hours.

The maximum time that a mixed adhesive will stay flexible enough to spread and to create a good bond.

The period of time during which a resin, after being mixed with the curing agent, can be used for its extended purpose.

The length of time, at some specified temperature, that a catalyzed resin is workable. Also known as working life.

The time period during which an adhesive or coating remains effective and workable.

Amount of time after mixing a two-part Paint system during which it can be applied.

Amount of time between the mixing and gel stage in which an epoxy remains usable in the pot at 77oF. Pot Life for epoxies depends on temperature, shape of container, and hardener used. Pot Life is different from Working Time.

The length of working time of a two component reactive system from the time of the addition of the curing agent in a specific mass (i.e. 100 grams). It is expressed in minutes.

The period during which a two-part paint can be applied after it has been mixed.