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Key Differences
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| Mixed Viscosity | 300 cps | 800 cps |
| Pot Life | 1.5 minutes | 2.5 minutes |
| Cure Time | 2 hours | 24 hours |
| Shore A Hardness | — | 40 |
| Specific Volume | 420 cu. in./lb. | 25.9 cu. in./lb. |
| Color | Black | Translucent White |
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| FOAM-iT!™ 4 BLACK | KX Flex™ 40 | |
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| Mixed Viscosity | 300 cps | 800 cps |
| Mix Ratio By Volume | 1A:1B | 1A:1B |
| Mix Ratio By Weight | 100A:87B | 1A:1B |
| Pot Life | 1.5 minutes | 2.5 minutes |
| Tack Free Time | 20 minutes | — |
| Handling Time | — | 30 minutes |
| Cure Time | 2 hours | 24 hours |
| Shore A Hardness | — | 40 |
| Expansion (approximate) | 14 times | — |
| Foam Density | 4 lb/ft³ | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.06 g/cc | 1.07 g/cc |
| Specific Volume | 420 cu. in./lb. | 25.9 cu. in./lb. |
| Color | Black | Translucent White |
| Tensile Strength | — | 457 psi |
| Elongation @ Break | — | 400 % |
| Shrinkage | — | 0.002 in. / in. |
Product Description
FOAM-iT!™ 4 BLACK
Smooth-On’s FOAM-iT!™ Series are two-component water blown rigid foams that are versatile and easy to use. FOAM-iT!™ products are available in 3lb., 4 lb., 5 lb., 8 lb., 10 lb.,15 lb. or 26 lb. per cubic foot densities. Parts A and B are measured and mixed in equal amounts by volume. The mixture is then poured into a mold or other form (apply release agent if necessary). The mixture will expand many times original volume (depending on which FOAM-iT!™ product you are using) and develop a uniform cell structure. FOAM-iT!™ 4 Black is pre-pigmented to a very deep black color.
All FOAM-iT!™ products can be used as a straight casting material, backfill material for hollow castings (adds structural strength) or as an encapsulation material, etc. They can be color pigmented with SO-Strong™, UVO™ or IGNITE™ colorants and are used for a variety of art/ craft, industrial design and special effects applications
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KX Flex™ 40
KX Flex™ Series urethanes are fast setting flexible urethane casting elastomers that cure quickly and offer exceptional physical and performance properties including high impact resistance. KX Flex™ Series urethanes are easy to color using SO-Strong™, UVO™ or IGNITE™ colorants. KX Flex™ urethanes are phthalate free, mercury free and MOCA free.
KX Flex™ Series urethanes have a pot life of 2.5 minutes and handling time of 30 minutes (depending on mass). With Shore hardness values of 40A, 60A and 90A, this material is used for a variety of applications including fast mold making, fast model duplication, prototyping, durable miniatures, props and special effects, or making parts that are impact resistant. Fully cured castings are flexible, tough and durable.
Cured KX Flex™ 40 will have a slight tack which will subside over time depending on mass and ambient temperature.