Ransom & Randolph Ultra-Vest MAXX with BANDUST is specially formulated to significantly reduce, by up to 99%*, total respirable dust from mixing and quenching silica based investment.
Bandust is not a new type of investment powder, but rather a substance added to R&R investment that binds the small particles to the investment material, thus reducing respirable dust. First developed in Europe, Ransom and Randolph has perfected its use in their investments, delivering a product that significantly reduces dust while still delivering the excellent surfaces and ease of use that R&R investments are famous for. The safety feature BANDUST changes nothing about the casting results. You will not change powder to water ratio or anything in your investment process.
Ransom & Randolph Ultra-Vest MAXX investment with BANDUST allows for MAXXimum thermal stability allowing you to safely cast high metal melt temperatures.
This is the investment to use for casting palladium white gold and sterling silver in all its new forms. Ultra-Vest MAXX with BANDUST is also very good for using plastic or resin pattern materials as it can eliminate flashing & spalling associated with investment breakdown during burnout these materials. It is also an excellent investment for gold and other standard jewelry alloys. R&R Ultra-Vest MAXX with BANDUST produces a very smooth surface. R&R investments provide consistent results from batch to batch. Sold in a 44 lb (20 Kilos) cardboard box.
Please Note:
This product contains a blend of crystalline silica. Prolonged inhalation of this product may be harmful. IARC reports that there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in forms of quartz or cristabolite from occupational sources. Symptoms may not appear until permanent lung damage has occurred. Persons who use this product should have periodic physical examinations for silica exposure. Work areas should be periodically tested to determine the amount of airborne crystalline silica compared to OSHA and MSHA accepted standards. ALWAYS wear NIOSH-approved breathing protection for crystalline silica dust when working with product or when possible exposure to product dust exists. Users must comply with all applicable health and safety regulations relating to the safe handling of crystalline silica. See MSDS for information. California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains crystalline silica, a chemical know to the State of California to cause cancer.
California Prop 65 Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals including silica and crystalline (airborne particles of respirable size), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
