Alginates

Alginate Selection Made Simple

We offer many different formulas because every type of project has an ideal set of working and setting time properties. Remember, the numbers in the product names have meaning.  For example: 380 means a 3 minute set with 80°F water.

We offer:

BabyGel 2 (380) 3 minute set w/80°F water - for baby or child hand castings

HandGel (570) 5 minute set w/70°F water - for adult hand castings

FaceGel (590) 5 minute set w/90°F water - for face or head castings

BodyGel (880) 8 minute set w/80°F water - for torso castings

370 SD 3 minute set w/70°F water - for prosthetic socket duplication

Important - warmer water and warmer air temperatures will speed up the setting time of alginates, whereas cooler will slow them down.

For more information about alginates, see our FAQ.