Shelf life

[Mad Max]

EA-40
I just revived this today.
Date code  B 2306580 = 2023 June   EDIT, Sorry   10ish months
                A 2310236  = 2023 Oct.   5ish months
Your thoughts ??

EA-40 data sheet
Read RECOMMENDED next to my finger

[Buemaker]

I know about that date code, but good grief if I should order every few weeks from USA and the shipping is about the same price as the glue itself, I would be ruined. I thought they said shelf life was two years in unopened cans. I use it up to two years after the specified date code. On things that are not highly stressed, like bow limbs, I have used it longer.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I dunno but I just used some I last bought about 3 years agony hat I popped open last Julyamd has been living in the garage. It seems like it set up well and is plenty strong. I’ll know for sure when I got to bend it.i still need to finish cleaning up and shaping.

Kyle

[Mad Max]

This will help keep it fresh, I spray after every use.
Bloxygen Preserver spray
https://www.amazon.com/Bloxygen-Preserver-Store-Preservation-System/dp/B07PN45KW2/ref=sr_1_1_pp?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YRFfTvItO0N3_6brx0Ey4jDUtpiHr7UIjTCgantDf-fjAy0NJhWLErBlxAzqxd7xKbh8yOb-gH8ZEE5chGJJBs56oXNi6J2FDDpUqgGwHfA.acH8UMNCXN36TRBcSFv3FesX8zmAanHKfGTr2_-wWTE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=409954515256&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9013718&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3748847505908510840&hvtargid=kwd-4459960421&hydadcr=24629_11409997&keywords=bloxygen%2Bfinish%2Bpreserver&qid=1710788783&sr=8-1&th=1

[Kirkll]

You might want to think seriously about empty caulking tubes. It eliminates all the air, and is much cheaper than Argon gas.   Kirk

[Mad Max]

I've had the tubes for a while now.
The B has me worried at 10 months??

[kennym]

Two years is what my previous supplier told me. But obviously not...

Year or so ago she said they just extended to two years, but I reckon their website should show it if so?? 

[Mad Max]

Two years is what my previous supplier told me. But obviously not...

Year or so ago she said they just extended to two years, but I reckon their website should show it if so?? 

That picture is 4 years old Kenny
I went to there website today and It does say 2 years unopen at the bottom of this page . I guess I will be OK
https://www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/209/

[kennym]

Yer makin me feel better Maxi!! 

[Buemaker]

Good to know.

[JDBerry]

Now that is great news. ( Being that I just bought 2 gallon unit)    ...OE

[Mad Max]

Now that is great news. ( Being that I just bought 2 gallon unit)    ...OE

2 years unopen
Kirks way should work awesome after opened.

[JDBerry]

Where would  you buy the caulking tubes? I think it's a great idea.    ....OE

[Mad Max]

Google this
empty caulking tubes


I have not use mine yet

[Kirkll]

Honestly I really can’t speak for longevity much because I go though so much of it. I burn through about 4 gallons a year or more….

But what I really like about the caulking tube system is there is no contamination with dust particles every time you open a can.  It’s also a great dispenser that is easily controlled for your 2:1 mix ratio going right into your mixing cup.

The only thing you have to watch out for is the temp you store your full tubes. 40-50 degrees or colder and that stuff stiffens up a lot. I keep the tubes I’m using in the heated spray booth in winter, as well as the other full ones not being used. 65 degrees is perfect.      Kirk