Table II.
Pertinent handling and curing properties of each cement group as defined by the ASTM International standard specification for acrylic bone cement, ASTM F451-1624
| Cement group | td, mins | tset, mins | Tmax, °C |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON | 3.50 | 7.25 | 92.5 |
| RIF | 4.50 | 33.00 | 42.5 |
| AA | 3.50 | 7.50 | 90.1 |
| HQ | 4.75 | 34.75 | 27.6 |
td, dough time; tset, setting time; Tmax, maximum temperature; CON, negative control without any additive; RIF, loaded with 1 g of rifampin; AA, positive control loaded with ascorbic acid; HQ, positive control loaded with hydroquinone