modified linseed oil epoxy resin

[verbertus]

I heard it exists, but I cannot find information about this non-toxic resin.
From what I understand it cures under UV-light.
And that's about all I know about it :o

Anyone knows more?
Thanks!

[rwatson]

It might be a product like this where epoxy can be made to cure under UV

http://www.shapers.com.au/category45_1.htm

claims "it creates a much stronger and clearer product whilst reducing toxic emissions (volatile organic compounds) from your working environment. "

Might be the source of the 'non toxic' claim, but Linseed Oil and epoxy dont sound like cousins to me.

[verbertus]

Thank you!

The link doesn't seem to work. Looks like the page (45-1.htm) isn't active.
I did find the additive (http://www.shapers.com.au/category34_1.htm) or hardener-replacer on their homepage. Sounds like a boatbuilders' dream, doesn't it :)

Epoxy is based on fossil oil, so in theory it could be made from vegetable oil as well.

Here's an article (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6THD-4DHX6T9-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=b2b316e5d5ca5139736d13856155ba2d) that gives some insight.

There is more to find by googling, but most of it is scientific and above my head, as I have no training in chemistry..

But I am sure a brand is commercially available in Britain. I heard about a racing bike manufacturer, who's using it as a structural compound in fiberglassing.

Thanks again.

[verbertus]

Found it!

http://www.suscomp.com/index.htm

Although still in the early stages of development, this looks promising. One step closer to green boatbuilding..These guys are really doing important research and development, hats off ...:cool:

Any comments?

[tinhorn]

Man, I sure hope that pans out!

[rwatson]

The environmental epoxy sounds promising, but the fact they used balsa wood is a worry. The amazon is getting cleared out too quickly as it is.

That applies to just about any boatbuidling timber except Kirri ( Pawlonia), and even that will be a while before the plantations get established.

[wannasail53]

They even have hemp cloth and mat as well as the part vege polyurethane foam. The uv hardener sounds like something even I could use and it comes in a powder so can be shipped to US. I will order some asap.