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formulation
No. 4019

One-Package Adhesive 250F Cure

EPON Resin 828 and EPON Resin 58006
SC: 2050-03 Introduction Re-issued: September 2003

This one-package epoxy adhesive, when properly formulated, can yield a shelf life of approximately 6 months at 25C (77F) and cures rapidly at temperatures above 116C (240F). High bond strengths are maintained at temperatures over the range of -55 to 135C (-67F to +275F). Shear strengths useful in some applications are retained at temperatures as high as 177C (350F). A maximum service temperature of 149C (300F) is suggested for long term performance. One Pack Rapid cure above 116C (240F) High bond strengths -55 to 135C ( -67 to 275F) 149C (300F) Maximum service temperature Applications requiring toughness (peel, impact) along with high shear strengths over a wide temperature range. Adhesion is good with metals, ceramics, glass, wood and polar materials.

Features

Suggested Uses

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Formula

Component EPON Resin 828 EPON Resin 58006 Dyhard 100SF1 (micronized) Dyhard UR300 (accelerator) Bentone 27 (thixotrope) Aluminum 120 (powder)
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Supplier Degussa Corp. Fine Chemicals Degussa Corp. Fine Chemicals Elemntis Specialties, Inc. ALCOA Specialty Metals Division

Pounds 85.0 25.0 10.0 5.2 5.0 20.0 150.2

Gallons 8.76 2.81 0.86 0.58 0.35 0.89 14.25

Dyhard 100SF is dicyandiamide

Mixing Instructions

Combine all ingredients and grind to a thixotropic, smooth paste on a three-roll mill or other efficient, low temperature disperser. The powdered components (Dyhard 100SF, Dyhard UR300 and Bentone 27), must be finely dispersed for effective utilization. Adequate dispersion is obtained on a laboratory three-mill mill by passing the blend through three times. This formulation is a basic starting point and can be modified with a large range of commercial fillers, depending on cost/performance requirements.

Typical Handling Properties

Expected Working Life @ 25C (77F) @ 38C (100F) Form / Viscosity @ 25C Blend Density @ 25C Blend

Units months months

Value >6 >1 Thixotropic Paste

lb/gal

10.5

Application Instructions

Coat surfaces to be bonded with the adhesive and press together lightly; contact pressure is sufficient to develop maximum bond strength. The bond line temperature should be brought to 250F and maintained for a minimum of 40 minutes to effect a thorough cure. Shorter cure periods at higher temperatures may also be employed. Only surfaces free of dirt, oil, grease, or other contaminants should be bonded. Sandblasting or acid etching are the preferred procedures for preparing metal surfaces. Abrasion of the bonded surfaces in combination with vapor degreasing or solvent wiping are other common preparation methods. 40 minutes @ 121C (250F) or 30 minutes @ 149C (300F) Shorter cure periods at temperatures up to 204C (400F) may also be employed.

Cure Schedule

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Typical Cured State Properties

Table 1 / Adhesive Properties Aluminum to Aluminum Test Property Tensile Shear Strength 1 @ -55C (-67F) @ 25C (77F) @ 82C (180F) @ 121C (250F) @ 149C (300F) 90 Peel Strength 2 @ 25C lb/inch width
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Type of Break Cohesive Cohesive Cohesive Cohesive Cohesive/Adhesive

ASTM D-1002

Units psi psi psi psi psi

Value 3100 3500 4100 3400 700 8.1

Data was obtained on acid etched aluminum test specimens cured 40 minutes at 250 F. 0.003 inch aluminum foil to aluminum plate

Disclaimer

These are starting point formulations and are not proven for use in the users particular application but are simply meant to demonstrate the efficacy of the products and to assist in the development of the users own formulations. It is the users responsibility to fully test and qualify the formulation, along with the ingredients, methods, applications, or equipment identified herein (Information), by the users knowledgeable formulator or scientist, and to determine the appropriate use conditions and legal restrictions, prior to use of any Information.

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