Pot life
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004441
The duration following the mixing of multi-component materials, such as adhesives, paints, or epoxies, during which the product remains workable and suitable for application. Beyond this period, the material begins to cure or harden, making it unusable. This timeframe is influenced by factors like temperature, humidity, and the specific chemical composition of the product.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004441 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Topfzeit; Spanish: vida útil de la mezcla; French: durée de vie en pot |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004441",
"term": "Pot life",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The duration following the mixing of multi-component materials, such as adhesives, paints, or epoxies, during which the product remains workable and suitable for application. Beyond this period, the material begins to cure or harden, making it unusable. This timeframe is influenced by factors like temperature, humidity, and the specific chemical composition of the product.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Topfzeit",
"es": "vida útil de la mezcla",
"fr": "durée de vie en pot"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pot-life/"
}
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