{"product_id":"free-form-habitat-flex-fr","title":"Free Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR Epoxy Putty\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mix-and-apply-by-hand putty that is that is certified flame resistant (E84, Class A) and is used to create display elements that are semi-rigid and extremely tough. It is also used for industrial bonding applications. \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e is solvent free and contains no VOC’s. Working time is 90 minutes and handling time is 24 hours at room temperature (73°F\/23°C). Cured epoxy has some flexibility with excellent impact resistance and abrasion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a permanent bond to a variety of surfaces including foam, steel and stainless steel, wood, PVC, ABS plastic, concrete and more. It withstands freeze\/thaw cycles for exterior applications. When using as an adhesive \u003cstrong\u003edo not \u003c\/strong\u003euse folding powder. It is easy to paint with acrylic paints or stains. Use to make perfectly detailed tree branches, planks and other themed elements for zoos and amusement parks. Because finished elements are semirigid, reptiles and birds can comfortably grip them without affecting the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with or without Habitat™ Folding Powder™\u003c\/strong\u003e – mix equal parts A+B and apply \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e. For thickening, add \u003cstrong\u003eFolding Powder™ \u003c\/strong\u003einto epoxy putty. \u003cstrong\u003eFolding Powder™\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces stickiness and makes the epoxy more handleable. Once putty is applied, it can be stamped with a silicone rubber stamp to create repeating patterns with intricate detail over a large surface area. Surface can be smoothed with alcohol or water. New \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e will bond to cured \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e without delamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/52754498\/habitatflexfrspecs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/52754496\/habitatflexfrcoverage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"409\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e will bond to a variety of surfaces including foam, steel and stainless steel, wood, PVC, ABS plastic, concrete and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is easy to paint with acrylic paints or stains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse to make perfectly detailed tree branches, planks and other themed elements for zoos and amusement parks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause finished elements are semi-rigid, reptiles and birds can comfortably grip them without affecting the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eRate Of Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e- Assuming a thickness of 0.25 in. (6.3 mm), 1 lb. (454 g) of \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e will cover approximately 71.6 in2 (462 cm2). The following table indicates coverage rate per size of \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparation\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\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 well-ventilated area. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. Before mixing materials, apply \u003cstrong\u003eFolding Powder™\u003c\/strong\u003e to work surface in a 1\/4” (6.3 mm) layer. Powder gloves with Folding Powder™ to eliminate sticking. \u003cstrong\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Release Agent \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– This product is adhesive and will bond to many surfaces. Where adhesion is not desired, a thorough application of \u003cstrong\u003eEase Release™ 200\u003c\/strong\u003e release agent (available from Smooth-On) is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/em\u003e - Free Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR \u003c\/strong\u003ecomes as two parts. Dispense equal amounts of Part A and Part B. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMixing\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product is mixed by hand. You must wear vinyl or nitrile gloves when mixing. \u003cstrong\u003eWithout Folding Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e - measure equal amounts of A and B and stir with a flat edge, stiff paddle until all color streaks disappear (uniform color). \u003cstrong\u003eWith Folding Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eYou must wear gloves when mixing this material\u003c\/strong\u003e, wearing vinyl gloves reduces inhibition risk. First, thoroughly coat gloves with folding powder to prevent sticking. Knead parts A+B together while folding powder into mixture. The amount of powder to add depends on desired working consistency. The more powder you add, the thicker the mixture becomes. Fold mixture into itself repeatedly until desired consistency is attained (3-5 minutes or a minimum of 20 folds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuring \u003c\/em\u003e- Habitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e can be handled after 24 hours at room temperature. Full physical properties are reached in 7 days. In most cases, material will have a slight “tack” for up to 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – Cured \u003cstrong\u003eFree Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR\u003c\/strong\u003e can be primed and then painted with acrylic enamel paints. Let paint fully dry before putting part into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving Uncured Free Form™ Habitat™ Flex FR\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/msds\/files\/Habitat_Flex_FR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/tb\/files\/FREE_FORM_HABITAT_FLEX_TB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smooth-on.com\/assets\/pdf\/Habitat_Flex_FR_ASTM_E84_Certification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eE84 Class A Flame Certification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"Trial Kit (4.2 lbs. \/ 1.91 kg.)","offer_id":48429364248891,"sku":"74744","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit (20 lbs. \/ 9.07 kg.)","offer_id":48429364281659,"sku":"74761","price":201.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon Kit (100 lbs. \/ 45.36 kg.)","offer_id":48016038560059,"sku":"74771","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/freeform-habitat-flex-fr-combo-533x400-1.jpg?v=1710999778","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/products\/free-form-habitat-flex-fr","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}