Thinning Elmers wood epoxy?

Advice
#1

I’ve used Elmers wood epoxy with excellent results. But now I’m pulling it out again after a few years and it’s a little stiff. Does anyone know if I could thin it with acetone or something?



I already bought some new stuff, but it’s pretty pricey. So I’d like to return it if I can liven up the old stuff a little.

#2

epoxy
I’m not familiar with Elmers but other epoxys that get old have responded well to putting the containers in hot water and letting it warm up

#3

Thanks, I’ll run some water right now
So I shouldn’t be concerned about it’s performance if it’s a bit old then? We’re not talking 10 years here. Maybe 4 or 5 though.

#4

Throw it out!
It contains Bisphenol A!



http://www.elmers.com/products/msds/me761.htm



You could die just thinking about it.



But seriously, it probably has a shelf life. It’s probably less than 5 years.



How important is what you are gluing, and how big a PITA would it be to take it apart and redo if the old goo don’t do?

#5

It’s no big deal to do it over again
… if I need to.



The work is already done. The warming did thin it, thanks. If it fails, it’s no big deal, I guess. I just like doing it right the first time. I suspect it will be fine.



Thanks for the input guys!

#6

“I’m pulling it out again …
after a few years and it’s a little stiff…”



Well, use either warm water or a cold shower depending on what your preferred result might be.



Jim

#7

… Ohkay Jim …
but it’s pretty wrinkled

#8

All epoxies contain hazardous
Chemicals.

#9

Are you guys going on about…
…“gray things” again?