{"product_id":"smooth-on-slacker-tactile-retarder","title":"Smooth-On Slacker - 1 Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™ is a one component translucent clear fluid that is added to our translucent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplatinum-cure silicones\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esuch as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Skin™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoflex™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™ will change the “feel” of the silicone rubber to a softer and more “flesh-like” material. It also alters the rebound properties of the silicone, making it feel more like human tissue.  \u003cstrong\u003eSilc-Pig™\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esilicone color pigments can be added to match a specific skin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™ allows the user to vary the degree of tackiness to the cured silicone, allowing for the creation of self-sticking silicone appliances. The amount of tackiness is in direct proportion to the amount of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™ added. Pieces created with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill not exude silicone oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating a common problem with other softening methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker\u003c\/strong\u003e™ can be added in larger proportions to Smooth-On’s super soft and stretchy platinum silicones (for example,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Skin™ FX-Pro™\u003c\/strong\u003e) to make silicone gel that can be used to create gel-filled silicone prosthetic appliances. Gel-filled appliances will flex, bend, and even wrinkle like human flesh. Silicone gels created with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be used to create\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecushioning materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor medical applications (anaplastology).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Skin Tite™ or Dermatac™ to temporarily, but securely, adhere silicone appliances to the skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Slacker™ should not be used with Ecoflex™ 00-10 or Ecoflex™ GEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStore and use all products at room temperature (73°F \/ 23°C). This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and vinyl gloves to minimize contamination risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApply a Release Agent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- If casting Dragon Skin™ or Ecoflex™ with Slacker into a platinum silicone mold, apply Ease Release™ 200 to the mold cavity prior to casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASURING \u0026amp; MIXING...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accuracy, we recommend weighing components using an accurate gram scale. Whether using an Ecoflex™ or a Dragon Skin™ product, the first step is to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-mix Slacker™ with Part B thoroughly before adding Part A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePart B + Slacker – Mix thoroughly. Add required amount of Part A. If adding Silc-Pig™ pigment, Cast Magic™ Powders or other accessories to your mix, we recommend adding it to the pre-mix (Part B + Slacker™) before adding Part A. Application and desired level of stickiness or “tack” will vary. The chart on the following page can be used as reference to achieve your own desired effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Example -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50 grams Dragon Skin™ FX-Pro™ part B + 50 grams Slacker; mix thoroughly. Add 50 grams Dragon Skin™ FX-Pro™ part A; Mix thoroughly. These mixing proportions will give you a 000-35 silicone with some tackiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding Color -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilc Pig ™ silicone color pigments can be added as needed. Mix Part B + Slacker™ + Silc-Pig™ and mix thoroughly. Add proper amount of Part A and mix all components thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEcoflex™ or Dragon Skin™ silicones with Slacker™ added can be hand mixed. Aggressively hand mix for 3 minutes, making sure that you scrape the sides and bottom of your mixing container several times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouring -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor best results, pour your mixture in a single spot at the lowest point of the mold. Let the rubber seek its level in the mold. A uniform flow will help minimize entrapped air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSILICONE GEL FILLED MAKEUP APPLIANCES...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing An Encapsulator –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen creating a gel-filled appliance, use a platinum silicone as your membrane for best results.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Skin™ FX-Pro™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworks very well as a membrane for gel filled appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying A Mold Release –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAppliances appliances made with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be cast into platinum silicone molds, urethane resin molds (\u003cstrong\u003eShell Shock™\u003c\/strong\u003e) or rigid gypsum molds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Release™ 200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used as a mold release. Another release option is to apply a soap solution (1 part unscented dish soap to 2 parts 99% isopropyl alcohol works well) with a clean brush over all mold surfaces. Allow release to dry for at least 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADHERING APPLIANCE TO THE SKIN...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the casting is fully cured, the mold release should be removed. Soap based release can be removed using warm water,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Release™ 200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be removed using isopropyl alcohol. Use Smooth-On’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Tite™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDermatac™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto adhere appliance to the skin per the Technical Bulletins for these products. Adhere the piece to the skin. Theatrical makeup can be used to further blend and color the piece.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend that you do a small scale test on the back of your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure that you have no allergic reaction to silicone. If you notice any type of skin reaction, do not use product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURING \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuring -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cure time of the silicone will be take longer when\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlacker™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis added. As platinum-cure silicones are heat sensitive, curing can be accelerated by applying heat. Do not cure rubber where temperature is less than 65°F \/18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCure Inhibition -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlatinum-cure silicone rubber may be inhibited by certain contaminants in or on the pattern to be molded (such as sulfur based clays, polyesters, certain wood surfaces, epoxies, urethane rubber and tin-cured silicone rubber) resulting in tackiness at the mold interface or a total lack of cure throughout the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf compatibility between the rubber and the mold is a concern, a small-scale test is recommended. Apply a small amount of rubber onto a non-critical area of the mold. Inhibition has occurred if the rubber is uncured after the recommended cure time has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSING SLACKER™ WITH DRAGON SKIN™ OR ECOFLEX™ SILICONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCURATE GRAM SCALE REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Slacker™ should not be used with Ecoflex™ 00-10 or Ecoflex™ GEL.\u003cbr\u003eBecause no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/smooth-on\"\u003eSmooth-On mould-making and casting materials\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask Go Industrial for product-selection and ordering help\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth-On","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712205902124,"sku":"116340","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3426\/4620\/files\/smooth-on-slacker.png?v=1781207957","url":"https:\/\/goindustrial.com\/fr\/products\/smooth-on-slacker-tactile-retarder","provider":"Go Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}