Storing products in a cold temps

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cjetmech

I just noticed I had left my supply of epoxy and 2K out in the garage where temps have been in the 20's for the last month or so. I normally store it in the basement during the winter but I forgot this year. So is there any harm in leaving any of these chemicals out in the cold? I've got just about 1 of everything that SPI makes and was wondering if cold temps can ruin any of this stuff. Thanks
 
Chances are no harm done BUT there is the chance part A: could have gone south, slim but can.
Bring cans in and let warm up to house temp, it will take a couple of days and in this time have the part A: stored upside down.

You will need to take about ten minutes after its warm and wear out a paint stick mixing it, then all you can do is activate a little bit and spay a can or scrap something and see if it is spraying dirty, if it is, it is shot, if not, you are good to go.

Also, when warm shake the activator can for a minute.
 
Word to the wise, it is best to store these products in a climate controlled area. The danger of any fumes, etc. leaking from properly sealed cans is very, very minimal, so there really should be no problem storing stuff in a closet, for example, provided no kids can get to it and nobody will kick it over and maybe make it leak. Basement storage is ideal.
 
crashtech;33345 said:
Basement storage is ideal.
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What is this "basement" thing you speak of? Actually, I live on one of the few hills (OK, it's a coral ridge) in Florida and a half-dozen homes on my street have basements cut into the hillside. My garage is pretty well insulated so it has never gone below 65 even when it drops into the 40s outside.
 
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