What is the Shelf Life of.......???
This question is commonly asked among our distributors
and customers. Product Shelf Life is the time frame in which our material/product
maintains all of its optimum physical, chemical and electrical characteristics
and properties.
The most critical parameter to consider is the temperature
of storage. We strongly recommend that the material be stored at 70°F
(+/-5) to maintain its optimum performance. Store in a dry place to
avoid moisture and keep containers closed when not is use. Also, keep
in mind the OSHA storage regulations for flammable liquids, CFR29-
Code of Federal Regulations - Paragraph 1910.106-108.
- Styrene and VT based polyesters are very sensitive to storage
temperature.
- Reactors for polybutadiene based products are especially sensitive
to moisture as well as low temperature. If so, they need to be
thawed out completely and mixed thoroughly before using in order
to maintain their properties.
Generally, the shelf life period for Dolph products
is 12 months from the date of shipment from our plant.
Exception: Aerosol spray cans have a shelf life of 18
months from the date of manufacture. This number is stamped on the
top of the can under the cap. The number represents the day of the
year. For example: 02199 is January 21, 1999.
Certain products do, however, have limited shelf life
and are listed below. This is not a complete list. Therefore, for
specific questions consult the product data sheet.
| Material |
Shelf Life |
| LV-742 Insulating Coating |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1080-L Polyester Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1094 Polyester Pour-on
Resin Kits |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1096 Polyester Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CR-1098 Red Epoxy Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1099 Polyester Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1106 Polyester Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CN-1119 Thixotropic Epoxy
Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1120 Magnet Compound |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1133 Polyester Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CN-1139 Commutator Staking
Compound |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1250 Polyester Resin |
3 |
| Dolphon CC-1251 Polyester Resin |
3 |
| Dolphon CC-1260 Polyester Resin |
3 |
| Dolphon CC-1261 Polyester Resin |
3 |
| VR-3017 Viscosity Adjuster |
3 |
| CB-1145 One Part Polybutadiene |
6 |
| Dolphon CN-1146 Two Part Epoxy
Resin |
6 |
| Dolphon CC-1157 Solventless
Polyester |
6 |
A Certificate of Conformance is available for those
customers requiring documentation containing an expiration date. We
are happy to provide this certification on to you. We ask that you
supply us with the following information: 1) your purchase order number,
2) the location to which we shipped the product, 3) the batch number
and quantity you need us to certify.
Remember, if you have any questions regarding the shelf
life, we are here to help you!
