Posted on May 23rd, 2009 in Dental Materials
POLYSULFIDE ELASTOMERIC IMPRESSION MATERIAL:
First elastomeric impression material to be introduced, also known as mercaptan / thymol, it is a type of Rubber based impression material
Supplied as
Base paste (white)
Accelerator (brown/grey)
Available in 3 viscosities:
Light bodied
Medium bodied
Heavy bodied
Composition:
Base paste:
Liquid polysulfide polymer 80-85%
Inert fillers (titanium oxide, zinc sulfate, silica) 16-18%
Reactor Paste:
Lead dioxide 60-69%
Dibutyl [...]
