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If the bottles remain unopened, ArtResin has a shelf life of 12 months from the date Last?
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months from the date of manufacture. You can find the manufacture date on the
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What Does ArtResin's Shelf Life Refer To? 

ArtResin's shelf life refers to how long you can expect the product to stay as water-
clear as the day it was made. ArtResin's shelf life is shortened once opened because Type to search articles
of oxidation: when you open the bottle, the hardener comes into contact with
oxygen and creates a yellowing effect, much like an apple that browns once it has SEARCH
been cut and exposed to air. Thankfully, this yellowing doesn't become apparent until
approximately the 6 month mark.

💡 TIP: To minimize oxygen exposure and delay oxidization, always ensure you
re-cap the bottle as soon as you finish pouring your hardener. 

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What's The Difference Between Oxidation and Yellowing

From UV?
It's important to note that yellowing that results from oxidation is entirely different
than the yellowing caused by UV exposure:

Oxidation is caused by oxygen exposure and causes the hardener to

discolor. Once ArtResin cures, it becomes inert and the hardener will no
longer react with oxygen or yellow further.

UV light damage causes yellowing in cured epoxy resin. ArtResin is

chemically engineered with two different types of UV inhibitors to offer the
best yellowing protection on the market. You can read more about it in our
blog Which Epoxy Resin Is Best For Artwork?

Can I Use Expired ArtResin?

YES, you can.  If you find yourself with some expired product on your hands, please
don't toss it in the trash! Though the hardener may have discolored, the
performance of the product will not be affected and it will still cure as expected
as long as it is accurately measured and thoroughly mixed.

💡 TIP: Remember that the yellowing you see in the hardener bottle looks worse
than it is because you’re seeing it in bulk. By the time you dilute yellowed hardener
with clear resin and spread it out on your work, it won't look nearly as yellow.

How To Use Expired ArtResin:

Though you may not want to use yellowed hardener on a white piece of artwork,
we've got 4 fun and easy ways to use up yellow hardener including:

1. Coating colorful paintings

2. Making alcohol ink coasters

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3. Tinting it to make flow art

4. Applying it over wood

Once you're done, you won't see a trace of yellow in the cured resin, we promise!

For full instructions, check out our blog What Can You Do With Yellowed Hardener?

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