What are the proper temperatures for my hydrocolloid unit?
Boiling Compartment – Static temperature when not boiling – 150°F Storage Compartment – Static 150°F Tempering Compartment – Static 110°F How long can I store my hydrocolloid? One of the great advantages to hydrocolloid is that a week’s worth of impression material may be processed at once, and maintained for immediate use for the entire work week. The length of time liquified materials will store is based on proper boiling (materials heat up with water, then boil for 10 minutes) and storing at 150°F. Green Heavy Body – 5 days Light Gray Slate – 4 days Light Blue Agarloid – 5 days Lavender Acculoid – 5 days What syringe material is compatible with my tray material? All DUX Hydrocolloids are compatible with each other. Syringe materials are differentiated by color, gel strength, and working time. Tray materials are differentiated by color, gel strength, tempering and gelation times. To learn more about material applications, click here. How long do I leave the impression in the mouth be
