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TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Fast Hardener Group Size B

TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Marine Epoxy Resin: Ideal Viscosity for Coating, Laminating and Bonding

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TotalBoat 5:1 Fast Hardener

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TotalBoat Fast Hardener is a low-viscosity epoxy curing agent for use when shorter working and curing times are needed. Our 5:1 Fast Hardener provides adequate working time at cooler temperatures. Use with both TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy Resin and most other 5:1 epoxy brands.

At 75°F, TotalBoat Fast Hardener will have a pot life of 12 minutes. When combined with 5:1 Epoxy Resin in a five-part resin to one-part hardener ratio, the cured resin/hardener mixture yields a rigid, high-strength, moisture-resistant solid with excellent bonding and coating properties.

Important: Not intended for clear coating applications. For clear coating applications, we recommend TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy.

Note: TotalBoat 5:1 Fast Hardener is also available in a 10.4 gallon container, for use with 55 gallon drums of 5:1 resin. Please contact us for pricing.

Tech Specs

Hardener Color	Amber (not intended for clear coating)
Mix Ratio by Volume	5A to 1B
Mix Ratio by Weight	100A to 18B
Minimum Recommended Temperature	40°F
Pot Life at 75° F	12 minutes
Work Life at 75° F (Thin Film)	60 minutes
Set Time at 75° F (Thin Film)	6 hours
Cure Time at 75° F (Thin Film)	1 to 4 days
Tensile Strength	8,000 psi
Tensile Modulus	410,000 psi
Tensile Elongation	3.5%
Compressive Strength	11,500 psi
Flexural Strength	14,400 psi
Flexural Modulus	460,000 psi
Volumetric Shrinkage	4.4%
Hardness, Shore D	84

Info & Guides

Note: Epoxy pumps may not be compatible between brands. If using TotalBoat Hardener with an alternate brand of epoxy resin, be sure to confirm accurate mixing ratios based on the exact quantity each pump will yield.

For a side-by-side comparison of the physical and handling properties of TotalBoat Fast and Slow Hardeners, please click the 5:1 Epoxy Resin & Hardeners Tech Data link.

Important Safety Information

Always wear protective clothing and equipment to protect your eyes, skin, and lungs when working with TotalBoat Traditional Epoxy Resin and Hardeners. Personal protective clothing should include appropriate gloves, safety glasses or goggles, a proper respirator, and a proper apron or similar protective clothing.

Data Sheets

Traditional Epoxy System Technical Data

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Traditional 5:1 Epoxy Pumps Instructions

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Additional 5:1 Fast Epoxy Hardener Information

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Which Epoxy Should I Use for My Project?

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Maximum Pour Depth Per Layer for TotalBoat Epoxy Systems

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West coast

5 out of 5 stars.

Good value

4 years ago

This product is comparable to other epoxies I have used and a little less expensive. It seems to take a while longer to set up than the West System products. The size I purchase, 25 oz , seems like it is used up and the resin, 127 oz, has some left over.

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Portsmouth R. I.

5 out of 5 stars.

Handled the cooler weather just fine.

6 years ago

This was the first time I used this product line on a non-marine repair. Had wood repair on house bay window and the lateness of the season required use of a faster hardener to compensate for the lower temperature. Worked exactly as expected and I achieved same results as I have when working in mid summer.

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Sagamore Beach, Ma.

5 out of 5 stars.

maybe

6 years ago

Bought smallest size twice and used with 5:1 pump kit. Both times ran out of hardener way before resin. Not even close. Like plastic containers so may buy over west system but need for extra hardener makes it not cost effective. Used all in same day the second time so not a seepage out of the pump issue. Product is fine.

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Bentonville Ar

4 out of 5 stars.

Repairing fiberglass dingy

7 years ago

Great for preparing to replace rub rail trim. Used to fill previously drilled 1/8"" holes and ragged edges. Fiberglass cloth was used on torn edges for a tough sandable edge. Make sure ascertain correct temperature for slow, med, fast in terms of hardner.

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Long Island, NY

4 out of 5 stars.

Great quality & price

8 years ago

This is the first time I used any type of resin. Based on a comparison with other products that friends have used, the TotalBoat hardener and epoxy can keep up with all the more expensive brands.

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PEMBROKE, MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Epoxy for all woodwork

10 years ago

The calibrated pumps make it easy to use small or large amounts. It sets in an hour or two in warm weather so portioning is very helpful. I have learned to mask off surfaces around the work so I don't get spillage onto something I don't want. Drips and spills should be removed in bulk with a scraper ASAP then clean off with lacquer thinner. (So if it's an all ready painted surface, it should have been masked off). Otherwise it dries hard enough to sand. I learned that using gloves saves a lot of clean up time. If you don't and it's still tacky on your hands, lacquer thinner will work. If it dries, it will ware off eventually. I now use it for most all my woodworking joints.

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Q: What is the best way of using 5:1 fast resin epoxy for wood slabs?

2 years ago

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A: Hey there, Thank you for reaching out. Can you give us an email at info@jamestowndistributors.com or a call at 800-497-0010 with more information on the project you are doing so we can best help you?

2 years ago

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Q: What is the best solvent to thin this resin/hardener combination?

9 years ago

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A: Yep, I figured acetone would be the right choice.

9 years ago

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Q: If the fast hardener is too fast and slow hardener too slow, can the two be mixed for something in between? ( Resin to hardener ratio remaining correct 5:1)

7 years ago

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Q: What do you mean when you say quotenot recommended for clear coatingquote? I will be using it on a cedar strip built surfboard and want to see the wood.

10 years ago

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