SC - Re: Food Grade Epoxy

[Philip & Susan Troy]

Someone was asking about food-grade epoxys here lately for coating some
wood items, I believe. I found this message in my notes just now. Hope
this might be of some use.

Stefan

> From: bwc at proaxis.com (Doug Brunner)
> Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
> Subject: Re: Food Grade Epoxy
> Date: 16 Nov 1996 23:50:39 GMT
> Organization: Brunner's Woods and Crafts
> 
> Polydore at worldnet.att.net says...
> >   Cand eanybody out these tell me exactly what this is, and, more 
> >importantly, where it can be obtained?  Any help on this is appreciated!
> 
>         Food Grade Epoxy is simply epoxy that has gone through the FDA 
> verification process and meets the standards. The test are designed to ensure 
> that you aren't sucking up poisonous little goodies with your ale. I make 
> Drinking Horns and I use it on them. The material is rated from, I believe, 0F 
> to 185F. It's been tested as stable in these temperatures for anything from 
> high acid to low base, as long as it was edible. I might add that scalding hot 
> coffee is about 180F. 
> 
>         The stuff is a bit pricey. It's considered a Hazardous Material, while 
> unmixed. Try to find a local outlet. I believe the minimum order from these 
> people is about $250. But, they can give you all of the details. They are:
> 
>         Torginal 
>         710 Forest Avenue
>         PO Box 102
>         Sheboygan Falls, Wi.   53085-0102
>         (414) 467-2471
> 
>         I've been using the stuff for a couple of years, now. If you use it on 
> a drinking vessel, be careful. You need to apply one coat and let it dry for 
> at least 14 hours. Then apply a second coat. More coats are nice, but usually 
> not necessary. Let the stuff air dry FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS, MINIMUM. Then, bake 
> it in the oven at about 150F for a few hours. I tried rushing it, once. Nearly 
> gassed the whle family. The outgassing really, really potent. If you shortcut 
> any of these steps, you'll get the chemicals in your food/drink. The byproduct 
> is a base and a bit toxic. It'll make your mouth go numb and leave a really 
> bad taste. (Yes, voice of experience*Yecch*)
> 
> Bruno vonBrunner
> Woods Crafter/Merchant
> An Tir
> http://www.proaxis.com/~bwc

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