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ulk alginates are perfect for the the professional and hobbyist alike.

Pourable alginates are used in bucket molds; the mixed alginate is poured into a container and the original (body part or other object) is submerged in it. These alginates are thin enough to flow well around the object as it is submerged.

Layup molds use a fiber-reinforced alginate that is applied to the outside surface of the skin or other object in a thin layer. Layup alginates are thicker and resist slumping on vertical surfaces. Face casting and torso casting are perfect projects for layup molds.
Pourable Alginates

BabyGel™ 2 Alginate

Color-Changing Alginate for Child/Baby Hand or Foot Molding

BabyGel™ 2 is unique among other alginates in that it changes color from pink to light gray as it cures. This visual indicator makes it easy to determine when to insert the baby or child’s hand or foot into the mold gel.

Mix Ratio

1 part powder to 1 part water by volume, or
1 part powder to 4 parts water by weight

Water Temperature: 80°F/27°C

Pot Life: 2 minutes

Cure Time: 3 minutes

Specific Volume: 26 cu. in./lb

Appearance: Light Pink Powder
Changes to gray when cured

Available in 1, 10, 25 and 50 lb bags

Pourable Alginates

HandGel™ 570 Alginate

Alginate for Adult Hand or Foot Molding

HandGel™ 570 is an industry standard alginate for larger bucket molds when making hand and foot castings. The long setting time allows for plenty of time to mix and get the hands or foot in place, even for novices. Cures firm and flexible.

Mix Ratio

1 part powder to 1 part water by volume, or
1 part powder to 4 parts water by weight

Water Temperature: 70°F/21°C

Pot Life: 3.5 minutes

Cure Time: 5 minutes

Specific Volume: 26 cu. in./lb

Appearance: White Powder

Available in 5, 25 and 50 lb bags

Pourable Alginates

370 SD Alginate

Industry Standard for Socket Duplication

Accu-Cast™ 370-SD is a fast curing, firm alginate mold material that is ideal for socket duplication in the creation of prosthetics and orthotics.

Mix Ratio

2 parts powder to 3 parts water by volume, or
1 part powder to 4 parts water by weight

Water Temperature: 70°F/21°C

Pot Life: 2 minutes

Cure Time: 3 minutes

Specific Volume: 26 cu. in./lb

Appearance: Off-White Powder

Available in 5, 10, 25 and 50 lb bags

Alginates for layup

FaceGel™ 590 Alginate

Flexible Self-thickening Alginate

Specifically designed for doing face molds, FaceGel™ is also ideal for heads and other medium-sized layup molds where alginate is applied to a vertical surface.

Mix Ratio

2 parts powder to 3 parts water by volume, or
1 part powder to 4 parts water by weight

Water Temperature: 90°F/32°C

Pot Life: 3.5 minutes

Cure Time: 5 minutes

Specific Volume: 26 cu. in./lb

Appearance: Tan Powder

Available in 1, 10, 25 and 50 lb bags

Alginates for layup

BodyGel™ 880 Alginate

Fiber-Reinforced Life Casting Alginate

Accu-Cast™ BodyGel™ 880 alginate is a fiber-reinforced alginate mold material that is an ideal choice for making molds which require coverage over a broad surface area of the body such as torsos or full body molds.

Mix Ratio

1 part powder to 1 part water by volume, or
1 part powder to 4 parts water by weight

Water Temperature: 80°F/27°C

Pot Life: 2 minutes

Cure Time: 8 minutes

Specific Volume: 26 cu. in./lb

Appearance: Light Blue Powder

Available in 5, 10, 25 and 50 lb bags