Alginate by Accu-Cast 590-IBG

Alginate. Accu-Cast's classic face and head casting alginate.

The great thing about 590-IBG is its gradual set. This gives the operator plenty of time to embed the cotton or plaster bandage squares into the surface of the alginate during a face, head or torso cast.

NEWLY REFORMULATED IN 2008. We have eliminated 95% of the "SLUMP" of this alginate. Now when you apply 590-IBG, it STAYS WHERE YOU PUT IT. Easy to mix, Easy to Apply but doesn't run like everybody else's alginate.

590 sets in 5 minutes when you use 90°F water. As always, cooler water will slow the set. It sets gradually, but will end up firm and flexible, even when mixed thin.

For face, head and torso casting, we recommend a 4:1 (by weight) mixing ratio. Coincidentally this turns out to be almost exactly a 1:1 ratio by volume. If you want to weigh it out, use about 2 quarts of water for each pound of 590-IBG. Can be mixed thicker or thinner as the need arises.

The use of warm water (90°F) makes it very comfortable for the subject.