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FORESTGLASS™
Zero Formaldehyde Filler Resin
FORESTGLASS™ is the castable resin developed by Molteni Vernici to transform natural materials into elements of extraordinary depth, transparency, and aesthetic value. Designed for the world of architecture, design, and contemporary art, it allows for the creation of crystalline surfaces, structural castings, and transparent volumes that enhance wood, metal, concrete, and many other materials with timeless elegance.
Developed by the Molteni Vernici Research and Development Center, FORESTGLASS™ is a new-generation, two-component resin, formaldehyde-free and air-drying, designed to create exceptional one-shot castings over 50 cm thick in a single application. Its unique formulation ensures crystal-clear transparency, high optical stability, and an extraordinary sense of depth, ideal for artistic creations, river tables, furnishing accessories, and high-impact architectural works.
Designed for the world of interior and outdoor design, high-end furniture, luxury retail, hospitality, contract furnishing, marine, and contemporary art, FORESTGLASS™ finds application in boutiques, flagship stores, hotels, resorts, showrooms, contemporary villas, museums, galleries, yachts, and exclusive residences. It is ideal for tables, counters, reception desks, worktops, decorative panels, sculptural elements, artistic installations, design objects, and accessories intended for the most prestigious projects.
Its high transparency enhances the natural characteristics of the embedded material, creating optical depth and plays of light that transform every creation into a unique piece. Precious woods, natural essences, metals, stones, and decorative materials acquire a new dimension, suspended within a perfectly transparent and stable crystalline mass.
One of the main strengths of FORESTGLASS™ is the ability to create thick monolithic castings in a single pour, reducing processing times, the risk of layering, and optical defects typical of multi-layer castings. This feature makes the system ideal for both high-quality artisanal productions and large-scale projects.
Applicable on wood, concrete, metals, composite materials, and many other substrates, FORESTGLASS™ can be used both indoors and outdoors with the appropriate Molteni Vernici cycles, offering high design versatility and maximum creative freedom.
The formulation guarantees excellent mechanical and chemical performance, with high surface hardness, extraordinary adhesion to substrates, resistance to impact, abrasion, weathering, and UV rays, maintaining transparency, brilliance, and color stability over time without significant yellowing.
With FORESTGLASS™, Molteni Vernici redefines the concept of architectural resin, offering architects, designers, artists, and manufacturers an exclusive technology capable of transforming natural materials into crystalline surfaces of absolute prestige, where innovation, depth, and optical perfection merge into a unique design experience.
Hardness and Resistance
- Shore A and D Hardness: Shore A of 100 after 7 days, Shore D of 60 ± 10.
- Erichsen Resistance: Over 700 g after 7 days.
- Durability and UV Stability: Minimal color change and yellowing after 500 hours.
- Long-term Mechanical Resistance: Shore A of 100 and Shore D of 80 ± 5 after 21 days.
- Adhesion Properties: Excellent adhesion to various materials.
- Abrasion and Impact Resistance: Taber abrasion loss of 19 ± 04 mm³, Izod impact resistance of 87 ± 05 kJ/m².
- Tensile Properties: Tensile strength of 12 ± 1 MPa, modulus of elasticity of 1517 ± 84 MPa after water immersion.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- High Transparency and Gloss: The crystalline finish of FORESTGLASS™ enhances the natural beauty of substrates without the risk of yellowing over time, maintaining perfect transparency for years.
- Extreme Durability: With high resistance to abrasion, impacts, and corrosion, FORESTGLASS™ is ideal for surfaces that require long-lasting protection against weathering and daily wear.
- High Hardness: The Shore hardness values of FORESTGLASS™ ensure an extremely resistant surface, capable of withstanding severe mechanical stresses without deteriorating.
- Versatility of Application: Suitable for large-thickness pours up to over 50 cm in a single pass (one-shot), FORESTGLASS™ can be processed without generating excessive heat or bubbles, ensuring a uniform and high-quality finish.
APPLICATIONS
- Artistic and Decorative Sector: Ideal for creating transparent decorative elements such as jewelry, trophies, and artistic components, FORESTGLASS™ offers artists a versatile medium to express their creativity.
- Protective Coatings: Excellent for application on wood, concrete, and metals, FORESTGLASS™ protects these surfaces from external elements, ensuring long-lasting durability and resistance to weathering agents.
- Industry and Design: Usable for design components and industrial applications, FORESTGLASS™ meets the demands for mechanical resistance and aesthetics in demanding contexts.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FORESTGLASS™ is a next-generation two-component filler resin with air drying that offers a versatile and sustainable solution for a wide range of applications. This resin is formulated without formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ensuring minimal environmental impact and safe use in both indoor and outdoor environments.
FORESTGLASS™ stands out for its ability to create large-thickness pours in a single pass (one-shot), without generating excessive heat or bubbles, optimizing processing times and improving efficiency. Surfaces treated with FORESTGLASS™ are resistant to impacts, abrasion, and weathering, maintaining transparency and gloss over time.
This resin is ideal for projects requiring superior aesthetic finishes and durable protection. Whether it's protective coatings for wood, concrete, or metals, or artistic and decorative creations, FORESTGLASS™ offers excellent results that enhance the natural beauty of treated materials.
With FORESTGLASS™, Molteni Vernici offers an advanced solution that combines aesthetics, durability, and sustainability, making it the ideal choice for design, architecture, and craft professionals looking for high-quality and environmentally friendly products.
ECO-SUSTAINABILITY AND RANGE OF USES
FORESTGLASS™ represents a leap forward in the field of resins with a completely formaldehyde-free and VOC-free formula. This commitment to eco-sustainability is reflected not only in the direct benefits to human health but also in the deep respect for our planet. The absence of potentially carcinogenic substances makes FORESTGLASS™ an ideal choice for projects in indoor and outdoor environments.
This resin ensures a transparent and crystalline finish that does not yellow over time, maintaining its gloss and structural integrity even under direct sunlight.
FORESTGLASS™ is designed to allow large-thickness pours in a single pass without generating excessive heat, optimizing processing times and increasing efficiency. This feature eliminates the need for multiple pours and prolonged waiting periods between applications.
- Coatings and Pours: Ideal for high-thickness applications on wood, concrete, and metal, perfect for artistic creations and decorative components.
- Artistic Creations and Decorative Components: Its crystalline aesthetics and robustness make it perfect for sculptures, wood inlays, and decorative elements.
- Industry and Craft: Highly resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and impacts, it is ideal for applications in demanding contexts.
- External and Internal Decorations: With superior resistance to weathering agents, it is perfect for both indoor and outdoor projects, ensuring beauty and durability without compromise.
