The time interval following the addition of an accelerator before a chemically curing material will become too viscous to apply satisfactorily. See also shelf life.

The amount of time an adhesive remains useable in the container once it has been mixed or opened. Normally used in reference to products which are mixed together such as epoxy adhesives or portland-based underlayments.

The time interval following the addition of an accelerator before chemically curing material will become too viscous to apply satisfactorily. See Shelf Life.

The time interval following the addition of an accelerator before a chemically curing material will become too viscous to apply satisfactorily.

see working life.

The length of time a mixed adhesive remains workable (flowable) before hardening.

The maximum time that a mixed adhesive will stay flexible enough to spread and to create a good bond.

the period of time during which a material maintains its workable properties after it has been mixed.

(construction) The period of time a reacting composition remains suitable for its intended processing after mixing with reaction-initiating agents.