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Open time

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004010

The maximum period after applying an adhesive, sealant, or coating during which it remains workable and can still form a satisfactory bond or film. This duration is influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and the porosity of the substrate. Exceeding the open time results in a weakened or failed bond.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004010
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Verarbeitungszeit; Spanish: tiempo abierto; French: temps ouvert
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004010",
  "term": "Open time",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The maximum period after applying an adhesive, sealant, or coating during which it remains workable and can still form a satisfactory bond or film. This duration is influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and the porosity of the substrate. Exceeding the open time results in a weakened or failed bond.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verarbeitungszeit",
    "es": "tiempo abierto",
    "fr": "temps ouvert"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/open-time/"
}

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