Hydrocal® White Gypsum Cement
Hydrocal® White Gypsum Cement is a good multi-purpose product for people looking to upgrade from a standard plaster product to one that has a higher degree of hardness and impact resistance. USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is designed for solid and hollow casting and is ideal for giftware and lamp base applications. USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is compatible with numerous color pigments.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- USG Corporation Hydrocal
- Storage and Use
When properly used, USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is easy to work with and complies with the federal Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act, 12 U.S.C. Section 1277 and ASTM D4236. Keep indoors at temperatures between 65 °F - 75 °F (18 °C - 24 °C) and 45% - 55% RH. Do not stack more than two pallets high. Keep from drafts. Rotate stock. USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement should be used within 6 months of the manufacturing date located on the package. Always follow handling and use directions and safety warnings on the package.
- Normal Consistency
40-45 lbs. water/100 lbs. product (18-20 kg water/45 kg product)
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Mix Vicat Set, Target | 20-30 | minutes |
| Compressive Strength, One Hour After Set | 3000 (20.7) | psi (MPa) |
| Compressive Strength, Dry | 6000 (41.4) | psi (MPa) |
| Density, Wet | 110 (1762) | lbs./cu. ft. (kg/m3) |
| Density, Dry | 90 (1442) | lbs./cu. ft. (kg/m3) |
| Maximum Expansion | 0.42 | % |
