Description
Matech Kromatica Color Changing Alginate Impression Material takes the guesswork out of impression timing with a powder that changes color as it moves through each working stage. The light purple material turns pink when the tray is ready to load and white when it is time to seat it in the mouth. Assistants and dentists get a clear visual cue at every step, so impressions come out consistent from one patient to the next.
- Three Stage Color Signal – The powder mixes light purple, turns pink when the tray is ready to load and turns white when it is time to insert.
- Fast Set and Normal Set – Both set speeds share the same color stages and mixing routine, so the team learns one system.
- Dust-Free Powder – The dust-free formula keeps airborne powder down at the mixing counter.
- Three Case Formats – Ten and twenty pouch cases plus a twelve can case, all built on the same 1 lb unit.
Color Changing Alginate That Shows Each Working Stage
Kromatica is a chromatic alginate impression material from Matech, the alginate line of Pac-Dent. The powder mixes easily into a smooth, creamy material with minimum body flow, which helps it record fine detail for accurate prosthesis models. Its short time in the mouth keeps patients comfortable, and the dust-free formula keeps the mixing area cleaner between patients. Two set speeds cover the daily mix of cases, with normal set and fast set versions in cherry, mint and bubblegum flavors plus a non-flavor option. Every case format is built around the same 1 lb unit, so a practice can stock pouches or cans in the quantity that matches its impression volume.
Features and Benefits
Color Change Timing
- Visual Working Guide – The color change gives a visual guide for consistent impression making instead of relying on a timer alone.
- Short Mouth Duration – Minimum body flow and a short duration in the mouth keep the patient comfortable while the material sets.
Detail and Handling
- High Detail Reproduction – The material records the detail needed for accurate prosthesis models.
- Easy Mix, Smooth Surface – The powder mixes easily and sets with a smooth surface, which supports clean model work.
Flavor and Format Choice
- Four Flavor Options – Cherry, mint and bubblegum flavors plus a non-flavor version cover patient preference.
- Pouch or Can Stocking – Foil pouch cases include an empty can for dispensing, and the can case stocks twelve ready 1 lb cans.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Brand: Matech
- Product Type: Alginate impression material
- Material: Chromatic (color changing) alginate powder
- Set Types: Fast set and normal set
- Flavors: Cherry, mint, bubblegum and non-flavor
- Unit Size: 1 lb
Working Times and Mixing
- Mixing Ratio: 1 scoop (8 g) powder to 1/3 measure (20 mL) water
- Mixing Time: 35 to 45 seconds
- Color Stages: Light purple (mixing), pink (tray loading), white (insertion)
- Tray Loading Window: Normal set 1:00 to 2:30, fast set 1:00 to 1:45
- Insertion Window: Normal set 2:30 to 3:00, fast set 1:45 to 2:00
- Model Separation: Wait 45 minutes before separating the model
Case Formats
- 10 lb Case: Ten 1 lb aluminum foil pouches with 1 empty can, 1 scoop and 1 water vial
- 12 lb Case: Twelve 1 lb cans
- 20 lb Box: Twenty 1 lb aluminum foil pouches with 1 empty can, 2 scoops and 2 water vials
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Why Choose Matech Kromatica?
Most alginates ask the team to watch a clock and remember a feel. Kromatica puts the timing on the material itself, so a new assistant and a veteran clinician read the same signal and seat the tray at the same moment. For a practice taking impressions all day, that consistency is worth more than any single feature on the box.
- Timing the Whole Team Can See – A shared color signal means the assistant and the clinician seat the tray in the same window, which cuts down on distorted impressions and remakes.
- Models That Fit the First Time – High detail reproduction supports accurate prosthesis models, so less adjustment time is spent at delivery.
- One Material, Three Stocking Formats – Pouch cases and can cases from 10 to 20 lb let the practice scale stock with impression volume instead of switching products.
- Flavors That Ease the Appointment – Cherry, mint and bubblegum options make the short set easier for flavor sensitive patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the color change work?
The powder mixes to a light purple, turns pink when the tray should be loaded and turns white when the impression is ready to insert. The change gives the whole team the same visual timing cue, so nobody has to count seconds.
What is the difference between fast set and normal set?
Fast set reaches the insertion window at 1:45 to 2:00 from the start of mixing, while normal set allows 2:30 to 3:00, and both mix for 35 to 45 seconds. Practices often keep fast set for quick cases and normal set when a little more working time helps.
How much powder and water do I mix?
The mixing ratio is 1 scoop of powder (8 g) to 1/3 measure of water (20 mL). Tumble the canister first to fluff the powder, then mix for 35 to 45 seconds.
Which flavors does Kromatica come in?
Kromatica comes in cherry, mint and bubblegum, plus a non-flavor version for patients who prefer no taste. Each flavor is available in fast set and normal set.
What case sizes can I order?
The 10 lb case holds ten 1 lb foil pouches with an empty can, a scoop and a water vial. The 12 lb case holds twelve 1 lb cans, and the 20 lb box holds twenty 1 lb pouches with an empty can, two scoops and two water vials.
How soon can I separate the model?
Hold the tray for 1 minute after the material loses its tackiness, and wait 45 minutes before separating the model. Those two pauses protect the detail the impression just recorded.
