DESCRIPTION: Poly Wax 15 is a white, hard, dense, low shrinkage blend of wax and minerals which can be cast and carved. When cast, it replicates the mold surface in detail and finish. Tool cuts are smooth and lustrous. Dull surfaces can be hand polished with a soft cloth to a satin luster.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

• Softening point                        126^oF
• Use temperature                      210-280^oF
• Viscosity @ 212^oF                 116 cps.
• Cubic inches/pound, 77^oF       19.5
• Cubic inches/pound, 212^oF     21.6

METHODS OF USE: Poly Wax 15 can be poured in Poly 74 Series, Poly-Fast 72-40, Poly-Sil®, Polygel® and Hydrogel® N molds. Latex will be softened by continual pours of Poly Wax 15. Most heat resistant resins and metal molds are also suitable, however, a small trial casting is always recommended to be sure castings release satisfactorily and do not damage the mold material. Poly Wax 15 cannot be burned out because of its high mineral content.

CAUTION: Hot wax can cause severe burns and ignites easily. Do not heat with open flame. Do not heat above 300^oF as vapors can ignite.

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FEATURES:

• One part, no mixing; melt and use, reusable
• Fast, make a mold in 5-10 minutes
• Repairable if damaged using a warm spatula or a dab of molten wax
• Flexible when warm, Self releasing from most surfaces

DESCRIPTION: Poly Skin-Wax is a liquid at temperature as low as 125^oF. It is somewhat elastic after solidifying. As such, it can be used as a moldmaking material by dip or brush-on techniques. Because it has been formulated with non-toxic materials, Poly Skin-Wax is safe for skin contact provided temperature is carefully controlled.

MODEL PREPARATION: If a mold is to be made of a body part, light hair should be coated with baby oil. Most other models will not need release as Poly Skin-Wax is self releasing from most non-porous surfaces. Do not attempt to make molds of very hairy skin surfaces.

METHODS OF USE: A crock pot makes an excellent melting pot for quantities less than five pounds. If the wax is to be used at the temperature recommended for skin contact (132-135^oF), a medical paraffin bath with a 100 watt bulb shining close to the surface to prevent skinning works well. Never heat with an open flame. Stir the bath occasionally and before each use.

Apply Skin-Wax by dipping or flowing on. Cooling can be speeded up by immersion in cool water between coats. Skin-Wax can be reinforced by laying fabric such as cheese cloth onto the previous coat and then applying a coat to saturate the fabric.

Although some flexibility remains in Poly Skin-Wax at room temperature, if considerable flexibility is necessary for removal of the model, it is best to remove it as soon as the wax moves into the elastic (temporarily deformable) state. For model shapes which do not allow removal with the mold intact, the mold may be carefully cut and later rejoined using a warm metal spatula or by "welding" with molten wax.

CAUTION: Extreme caution should be exercised in using Poly Skin-Wax on the skin or other heat-sensitive model. The wax must be just hot enough to produce good results; only a few degrees hotter will cause considerable discomfort. It is strongly recommended that an accurate thermometer be used. The recommended use temperature is 125-135^oF; even this temperature may cause discomfort in some individuals on sensitive areas such as the face. Test judiciously on small areas as you proceed.

Avoid reuse of wax for skin contact that may have absorbed irritating substances from casting materials.

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