{"product_id":"free-form™-air-fire-safe","title":"Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe is a lightweight epoxy putty\u003c\/strong\u003e that certifies to the highest flame rating available (E84, Class A). This is a \u003cstrong\u003elow odor, low shrinkage\u003c\/strong\u003e putty that is unique, inexpensive and \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to use. Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e is mixed by hand with a 1A:1B by volume mix ratio. It offers a long working time and cures overnight at room temperature to a rigid epoxy that is very strong. It can be sanded, shaped and drilled. It will readily accept any paint. \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be color pigmented with \u003cstrong\u003eUVO™\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIgnite™\u003c\/strong\u003e colorants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/freeformairfsspecs.png?v=1730844967\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress Into a Mold\u003c\/strong\u003e - After mixing,\u003cstrong\u003e Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e can be pressed into a mold to make a lightweight, detailed casting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply to Vertical Surfaces - Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe \u003c\/strong\u003ewill hold vertical surfaces and can be applied to almost any surface including polystyrene foam for rough sculpting. \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for interior\/exterior theming applications and general sculpting and is used to make hyper-realistic trees, vines, rocks, and other display elements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Life\/Working Time;\u003c\/strong\u003e this material is mass sensitive. The more material you mix at one time, the less time you have to work with it. \u003cstrong\u003eWorking tip;\u003c\/strong\u003e If mixing a large quantity, flatten putty with a rolling pin to reduce mass concentration and extend pot life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness; 1.5 inch (3.81 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e – pot life is 30 minutes, handling time is 2.5 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness; 3\/8” (0.95 cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e– pot life is 60 minutes, handling time is 4 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness; 1\/8” (0.32 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e - pot life is 120 minutes; handling time is 8 hours, full cure in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Use in a well-ventilated area (“room size” ventilation). Generally, if you use any epoxy system on a regular basis, wearing a NIOSH approved respirator is advised. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize skin contact. Wear nitrile or vinyl gloves only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – Materials should be stored and used at room temperature (73° F \/ 23° C). This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Mixing should be done in a wellventilated area. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. Because no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Release Agent \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– For releasing epoxy from nonporous surfaces such as resin, metal, glass etc., use \u003cstrong\u003eSonite™ Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e (available from Smooth-On) to prevent adhesion.\u003cbr\u003eThis product is mixed by hand. \u003cstrong\u003eYou must wear gloves when mixing this material,\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing vinyl gloves reduces inhibition risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIXING \u0026amp; MEASURING\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e putty comes as two parts. Dispense equal amounts (golf ball size, for example) of Part A and Part B. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - Knead parts together aggressively to a uniform color and apply quickly to surface of tool or mold. Working tip; If mixing a large quantity, flatten putty with a rolling pin to reduce mass concentration and extend pot life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLYING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsing Water as a Bonding Primer –\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBefore applying \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e, spray a light mist of water over all surfaces. Do not allow water to pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Mixed\u003cstrong\u003e Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dough that can be applied up to 1.5” (3.81 cm) thickness. Mix only enough material to be used at one time. \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe \u003c\/strong\u003ewill bond to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE AS A SCULPTING MATERIAL \u0026amp; PAINTING\u003cbr\u003eUse as a Sculpting Medium \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be applied to wire mesh armatures to create rigid forms for sculpting. Wire mesh for sculpting is available at most art supply stores.\u003cstrong\u003e Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be applied to polystyrene foam to create a hard, rough-sculptable and sandable surface. When applying to polystyrene foam, maximum thickness is 3\/4” (1.90 cm).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothing Surface \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Epoxy surface can be smoothed with water or isopropyl alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cured \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ AIR Fire Safe \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be painted and \/ or primed and then painted with acrylic enamel paints. Let paint fully dry before putting part into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURING \u0026amp; HEAT RESISTANCE\u003cbr\u003eCure Time \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- Refer to specified\u003cstrong\u003e Cure Times\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e section at room temperature depending on mass. Cured material will be hard and unable to penetrate with a finger nail. Cured epoxy can now be dry sanded.\u003cem\u003e If machining or sanding, wear NIOSH approved mask to prevent inhalation of particles. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Life and Cure Time values are dependent on mass and mold configuration, as epoxies are mass-sensitive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – Fully cured putty with a minimum thickness of ½” (1.27 cm) will resist temperatures up to 140°F\/60°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving Uncured Free Form™ AIR Fire Safe Epoxy Putty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Remove as much uncured material from the surface as possible. Clean any residue with soap and water. \u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e - Use \u003cstrong\u003eE-POX-EE KLEENER\u003c\/strong\u003e™ available from Smooth-On.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/tb\/files\/FREE_FORM_AIR_FIRE_SAFE_TB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TDS\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/msds\/files\/EPOXY%201777_A.1_B.1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SDS\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/tb\/files\/FREE_FORM_AIR_FS_CERT.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"FLAME CERT\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eE84 Class A Flame Certification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"Trial Kit (2.8 lbs. \/ 1.27 kg.)","offer_id":49648229024059,"sku":"119742","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit (11 lbs. \/ 4.99 kg.)","offer_id":49648229056827,"sku":"119761","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon Kit","offer_id":50455248175419,"sku":"119771","price":535.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/free-form-fire-safe-combo-533x400_1.webp?v=1730844882","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/ms\/products\/free-form%e2%84%a2-air-fire-safe","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}