Alja-Safe™

Alja-Safe3lbs ⓘ 2A948D86-5614-6242-8345-895176F2CBC1

Skin-safe and respiratory-safe alginate molding powder, free of crystalline silica, capturing fine detail for single-use molds.

  • Mix ratio: 1:1 by volume
  • Pot life: 5 min
  • Cure time: 8 min
  • Compatible with plaster, silicone, urethane resin
  • Light purple color
  • Specific volume: 0.94 lt/kg
€ 51.61

(€ 42.65 without 21% VAT)

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Description

General Description

This alginate molding powder is designed for creating single-use molds of body parts, such as faces and hands. It captures detail more accurately than other alginates and is skin safe, certified by an independent laboratory.

Features

  • Skin-safe
  • Respiratory-safe (free of crystalline silica)
  • Easy to use
  • Cures quickly.
  • Reproduces fine detail, suitable for one or two reproductions.
  • Compatible with casting plaster, platinum cure silicone rubber, or ultra-fast urethane resin.
  • Not suitable for dental applications.

Technical Properties

  • Mix Ratio By Volume: 1 Part Warm Water (27°C / 80°F) to 1 Part Powder.
  • Mix Ratio By Weight: 4 Parts Warm Water (27°C / 80°F) to 1 Part Powder.
  • Pot Life: 5 minutes.
  • Cure Time: 8 minutes.
  • Specific Volume: 0.94 cm³/g (26 cu.in./lb).
  • Color: Light Purple.
  • Mixed Viscosity: Variable.

Use Cases

Ideal for lifecasting applications such as making molds of hands, faces, and other body parts. For reusable molds, silicone rubber is recommended.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Store and use in a dry environment at room temperature.
  • If the powder gets warm during storage/shipping, store in a cool area (15°C - 31°C / 60°F - 70°F) for 24 hours before use.
  • Use as soon as possible due to limited shelf life.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation during use.

Practice

Make a mold of your thumb or something small before larger models to gain experience.

Applying A Release Agent

  • Will not stick to most surfaces.
  • For head molds, use hair conditioner on hair-covered areas to prevent mechanical lock.

Measuring

  • Mix 1 part water to 1 part powder by volume.
  • Adjust water level to change consistency; less water for thicker, more for thinner.
  • Avoid too much water as it may prevent curing.

Water Quality

  • High mineral content water may cause lumpiness or improper setting.
  • Use distilled water if necessary, heated to the correct temperature.

Temperature Of The Water

  • At 27°C (80°F), working time is 5 minutes, demold time is 8 minutes.
  • Warmer water speeds up curing, colder water slows it down.

Mixing

  • Hand mixing is possible, but a power drill with a mixer attachment yields best results.
  • Mix for one minute to a gel-like consistency, smooth without lumps.

Pouring Around An Object

  • Pour around the model in a fixed position inside a container, ensuring clearance from the bottom and sides.
  • Apply a thin coating to the model surface before pouring.

For Vertical Application

  • Experiment with water amount for thicker consistency suitable for vertical surfaces.

Applying A Support Shell

  • Use bandages to support the alginate mold after curing.

Casting Into The Mold

  • Cast into the mold within 4 hours following demold.
  • Materials for casting include plaster, wax, clay, and fast urethane resins.

Specifications

Color Light Purple
Mixed Viscocity Variable
Cure Time 8 minutes
Pot Life 5 minutes
Specific Volume 26 cu. in./lb.
Mix Ratio By Weight 4 Parts Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder
Mix Ratio By Volume 1 Part Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder
Product Cure Time Specific Gravity Specific Volume Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Compressive Strength Compressive Modulus Flexural Strength Shrinkage Heat Deflection Temp Tensile Elongation Flexural Modulus Refractive Index Mixed Viscocity Mix Ratio By Weight Pot Life Shore D Hardness Color Mixed Viscocity Cure Time Flexural Strength Pot Life Flexural Modulus Specific Volume Specific Gravity Mix Ratio By Weight Shrinkage Tensile Strength Shore D Hardness Heat Deflection Temp Compressive Strength Tensile Elongation Tensile Modulus Compressive Modulus Refractive Index Mix Ratio By Volume Tack Free Time Thin Film Working Time Thin Film Recoat Time Mixed Viscosity Elongation At Break Mix Ratio By Volume Elongation At Break Handling Time Expansion Foam Density Expansion Foam Density Handling Time Ultimate Tensile Ultimate Tensile
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FlexFoam-iT!™ X 2 h. 0.16 g/cc 157 cu. in./lb. - - - - - - - - - - 1,000 cps 105A:100B 50 sec. - White 1,000 cps 2 h. - 50 sec. - 157 cu. in./lb. 0.16 g/cc 105A:100B - - - - - - - - - 1A:1B - - - - - 1A:1B - 45 min. 6 times 10 lb/ft³ 6 times 10 lb/ft³ 45 min. - -
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Alja-Safe™ 8 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - - - - - - - - - - Variable 4 Parts Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder 5 min. - Light Purple Variable 8 min. - 5 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - 4 Parts Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder - - - - - - - - - 1 Part Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder - - - - - 1 Part Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Powder - - - - - - - - -
Alja-Safe™ Breeze 8 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - - - - - - - - - - Variable - 3 min. - Blue Variable 8 min. - 3 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Parts Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Breeze liquid - - - - - 5 Parts Warm Water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Breeze liquid - - - - - - - - -
Alja-Safe™ Acrobat 8 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - - - - - - - - - - Variable 3 parts water to 1 part Acrobat® by weight 5 min. - Off White Variable 8 min. - 5 min. - 26 cu. in./lb. - 3 parts water to 1 part Acrobat® by weight - - - - - - - - - 1 Part warm water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Acrobat® powder - - - - - 1 Part warm water (80° F / 27° C) to 1 Part Alja-Safe Acrobat® powder - - - - - - - - -

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