Supreme 121AO Technical Data Sheet

Supreme 121AO
Two part toughened epoxy for bonding, sealing and encapsulation features
Master Bond
Polymer System
good thermal conductivity

Key Features
33 Free flowing viscosity 33 Exceptionally long open time
33 High temperature resistance 33 Passes NASA low outgassing

Product Description insulation properties. It has good resistance to chemicals

including water, oils, fuels, acids and bases. The color
Master Bond Supreme 121AO is a thermally conductive
of Part A is black and Part B is dark brown. Its service
epoxy for bonding, sealing and encapsulation. The mix
temperature range is -80°F to +550°F. It should be noted
ratio is 100:80 by weight. This system has a very long open
that Supreme 121AO is particularly well suited for potting
time of 5-7 days and after mixing, it flows readily. Supreme
and encapsulation applications. This product should be
121AO requires oven curing. A typical cure schedule
considered in demanding aerospace, electronic, opto-
would be 1-2 hours at 200-210°F followed by 3-4 hours
electronic and specialty OEM type applications where this
at 250°F and then 4-6 hours at 300°F. Additional post
product profile is needed.
curing at 350°F for 2-4 hours will further enhance product
properties. Supreme 121AO combines a high glass transition
temperature along with an element of toughness, making it
Product Advantages
less rigid than typical higher temperature resistant epoxies. ƒƒ Good flow combined with long working life

Supreme 121AO bonds to a wide variety of substrates ƒƒ Thermally conductive, electrically insulative
including metals, composites, glass, and many rubbers ƒƒ Superior physical strength properties
and plastics. It adheres especially well to glass, fibers and ƒƒ High glass transition temperature
ceramics.
ƒƒ Has an element of toughness
Supreme 121AO can withstand thermal cycling and
ƒƒ Combines exceptionally low shrinkage and high
mechanical stresses. Its physical strength profile is
dimensional stability
strong and steadfast, particularly its tensile modulus. It
is a reliable thermal conductor while retaining excellent

Typical Properties
Tensile strength, 75°F 6,000-7,000 psi
Tensile lap shear strength, 75°F 2,400-2,600 psi
Tensile modulus, 75°F 750,000-850,000 psi
Tensile modulus, 300°F 650,000-750,000 psi
Compressive strength, 75°F 26,000-28,000 psi
Thermal conductivity, 75°F 4-5 BTU•in/(ft²•hr•°F) [0.58-0.72 W/(m•K)]
Glass transition temperature 200-210°C
Hardness, 75°F 85-95 Shore D
Volume resistivity
25°C >1014 ohm-cm
150°C >1012 ohm-cm
Service temperature range -80°F to +550°F [-62°C to +288°C]

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Mixing and Curing
Mixing ratio, Parts A to B 100:80 by weight
Viscosity of Part A, 75°F 5,000-15,000 cps
Viscosity of Part B, 75°F 50,000-300,000
Viscosity of mixed compound, 75°F 10,000-25,000 cps
Working life after mixing, 75°F; 100 gram batch 2-3 days
Cure schedule 1-2 hours at 200-210°F followed by 3-4 hours
at 250°F and 4-6 hours at 300°F. Additional
post curing at 350°F for 2-4 hours will enhance
properties
Shelf life at 75°F, in original unopened containers 6 months

Preparation of Adhesive Cure

Master Bond Supreme 121AO is prepared for use by Master Bond Supreme 121AO can only be fully cured at
thoroughly mixing Part A with Part B in a 100:80 ratio by elevated temperatures. A typical cure schedule is 1-2 hours
weight. at 200-210°F followed by 3-4 hours at 250°F and then 4-6
hours at 300°F. Additional post curing at 350°F for 2-4
hours will further enhance product properties. It should
By weight: 1 lb + 0.8lb = 1.80 lbs
be noted that there are many alternative cure schedules.
Please consult with Master Bond technical support for other
Part A Part B Total
options. Remove excess adhesive promptly with a spatula
Mixing should be done slowly to avoid entrapping air. The
before it hardens, then wipe with a rag and solvent such as
working life of a mixed 100 gram batch is about 2-3 days.
xylene or acetone.

Preparation of Bonding Surfaces Packaging

All bonding surfaces should be carefully cleaned, degreased Product is available in:
and dried for obtaining the maximum bond strengths.
ƒƒ 1/2 Pint kits
Metal and other surfaces should be chemically etched or
ƒƒ Pint kits
mechanically abraded (e.g. sand blasted) for maximum
ƒƒ Quart kits
bond strength. If this is not feasible, surfaces should be
roughened as much as possible with sandpaper. ƒƒ Gallon kits
ƒƒ 5 Gallon kits
Application
For bonding or sealing, Supreme 121AO can be conveniently
applied with a brush or paint roller. Enough mixed adhesive Handling and Storage
should be applied to obtain a bond line thickness of 3-5
All epoxy resins should be used with good ventilation and
mils. Porous surfaces may require somewhat more adhesive
skin contact should be avoided. For safe handling details,
to fill the voids than non-porous ones. Thicker glue lines do
please consult the product SDS. Optimum storage is at
not increase the strength of a joint but do not necessarily
or below 75°F in closed containers. No special storage
give lower results since Supreme 121AO does not contain
conditions are necessary. Containers should however
any volatiles. The parts to be bonded should then be
be kept closed when not in use to avoid contamination.
pressed together with just enough pressure to maintain
Cleanup of spills and equipment is readily achieved with
intimate contact during cure. Care should be taken not
aromatic or ketone solvents employing proper precautions
to squeeze out adhesive during fixturing. For potting and
of ventilation and flammability.
casting, Supreme 121AO is readily pourable. It may be
necessary to vacuum degas to remove the few bubbles that
may form upon mixing. It should be noted that Supreme
121AO can be cast in thicknesses exceeding a few inches.

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properties only and are not intended to be used
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