TOPIC: Resin and it's shelf life

I know that resin has a shelf life of about a year, what I do not know is how to tell if the resin is out dated.

I have never seen a best before date on a can but I must admit I have never undertaken what I am about to.
Any glass work that I have done was always completed with a couple of cans now I am looking a pails.

Have a great day

I certain there will be a ton of opinions here ....its one of those subjects..
I have been using epoxy for many years and I have only one time had an issue and it was the hardner that wouldnt kick & cure
it turned cloudy it contained too much moisture (my son left the lid off) I feel that was the reason

I currently have a drum thats 7 years old & Im still using it & the hardner
I have seen a couple smaller containers that stated 2 year shelf life....but they DO want you to buy more

I'd say if in doubt throw it out too much work correcting the problem if it's no good...IMO

I'd say if in doubt throw it out

or save a bunch of cash and mix a test batch to be certain

I had a 5 gal pail that sat, unopened for about 4 yrs, called the supplier & they said it should be fine. Looked good when I opened it, did a couple of test batches, everything fine.
I'd say, if the color & consistency look OK, test it & use it.

Cheers
Bill

If it's kept cool and dry and out of the sun, it should be fine.

I left a gallon of laminating resin on my front pouch for a couple of weeks and it started to gel.

(it was in a clear plastic jug)