Starting

formulation
No. 4018 High Strength Room Temperature or Heat Cure Adhesive
EPON Resin 828 and EPON Resin 58034/EPIKURE Curing Agent 3072
Re-issued: September 2003

SC: 2049-03 Introduction

This moderate reactivity, rubber modified epoxy adhesive is intended as a general purpose formulation, characterized by development of high bond strengths to a variety of substrates including metals, plastics, concrete and glass. In addition, this formulation adapts itself very well to cure schedules requiring heat and pressure. Rubber modified for improved peel strength and toughness Large cure temperature range: Room temperature to 125C (257F) Adhesion to a wide range of substrates Applications requiring higher performance than standard epoxy adhesives, especially improved peel strength and toughness. Adhesion is good with metals, ceramics, glass, wood and polar thermoplastics such as polystyrene, ABS and polycarbonate. Supplier Pounds 80.0 20.0 100.0 32.0 Gallons 8.25 2.38 10.63 3.95

Features

Suggested Uses

Formula

Part A EPON Resin 828 EPON Resin 58034 Part B EPIKURE Curing Agent 3072

TOTAL Part A

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Mixing Instructions

Part A 1. Introduce EPON Resin 828 into mixing vessel and begin agitation. Pre-heating is not necessary but heating to 49C (120F) will facilitate blending, especially with high shear mixers. Either high shear or planetary mixers should disperse adequately. 2. While mixing, add and disperse EPON Resin 58034 until uniform blend is obtained. Part B 1. No mixing required, unless fillers are to be added. This formulation is a basic starting point and can be modified with a large range of commercial fillers, depending on cost/performance requirements. Pigment may be incorporated into either or both portions for the purpose of color coding. As with all pigments, their effect on the performance of the final, cured product should be investigated prior to production approval.

Typical Handling Properties

Resin : Curing Agent mix ratio by weight by volume Expected Working Life @ 25C (77F) 100 grams Form / Viscosity @ 25C Part A Part B Blend Density @ 25C Part A Part B Blend

Units

Value 3.1:1 2.7:1

minutes cP cP cP lb/gal lb/gal lb/gal

45 12,480 700 4,600 9.44 8.10 9.12

Application Instructions

All surfaces to be bonded should be clean and free of dust, dirt, grease, oil or other contaminants to ensure maximum adhesion. 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.

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Cure Schedule

Room Temperature: 2-3 days @ 25C (77F). or Elevated Temperature: Adhesive can be heat cured to shorten cure time. Maximum cure temperature should not exceed 121C (250F). Table 1 / Adhesive Properties Various Substrates Test Property Lap Shear Strength @ 25C (77F) Cured 7 days @ 25C Cured 15 minutes @ 118C (245F) Cured 7 days @ 25C Cured 15 minutes @ 118C Cured 7 days @ 25C Cured 15 minutes @ 118C 90 Peel Strength @ 25C Cured 7 days @ 25C
1 2

Typical Cured State Properties

Substrate Aluminum Aluminum 1 Epoxy / Glass Laminate Epoxy / Glass Laminate Cold rolled steel 2 Cold rolled steel 2

ASTM D-1002

Units psi psi psi psi psi psi

Value 3500 4075 4000 4300 4400 4875

Aluminum foil to Aluminum 1

lb/inch width

16 - 18

2024T-3 acid etched sand blasted

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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SAFETY & HANDLING

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