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formulation
No. 4014 Epoxy Adhesive for Polyolefin, Polyester and Thermoplastic
EPON Resin 828/HELOXY Modifier 61/EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125
Re-issued: September 2003

SC: 2045-03 Introduction

This solventless epoxy adhesive develops high peel strength to many difficult-to-bond substrates such as polyethylene, thermoplastic rubber and polyester films like Mylar and Celanar. Effective cure temperatures range from normal room temperature to 150 C. A convenient 1:2 by volume combining ratio is provided. Enhanced adhesion to olefins, TPEs and thermoplastic polyester such as PET and PBT Convenient 1:2 mix ratio by volume Large cure temperature range: Room Temperature to 150C Improved bonding to non polar thermoplastics such as polyolefins (flame or corona surface treatment recommended for best results), Thermoplastic Elastomers and Thermoplastic Polyesters. Adhesion is also good with metals, ceramics, glass, wood and polar thermoplastics such as polystyrene, ABS and polycarbonate.

Features

Suggested Uses

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Formula

Part A EPON Resin 828 HELOXY Modifier 61 Silquest A-172 Part B EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125

Supplier

Pounds 80.0 20.0 3.0 103.0 180.0

Gallons 8.25 2.58 0.35 11.18 22.36

OSI Specialties TOTAL Part A

Mixing Instructions

Part A 1. Introduce EPON Resin 828 into mixing vessel and begin agitation. Pre-heating is not necessary but may be beneficial with high shear mixers. Either high shear or planetary mixers should disperse adequately. 2. While mixing, add and disperse HELOXY Modifier 61 3. While mixing, add Silquest A-172. Continue mixing for several minutes to assure complete dispersion. 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 1 quart Form / Viscosity Part A @ 25C Part B @ 40C Blend @ 25C

Units

Value 4:7 1:2

hrs cP cP cP

3 200 10,000 6,900

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Application Instructions

For optimum adhesion, polyester surfaces should be solvent wiped with a clean cloth prior to bonding. Apply the adhesive by brush, roll coating or knife coating. Polyolefin surfaces should be flame treated. Room Temperature: 2-3 days @ 77F. Handling strength is achieved overnight. or Elevated Temperature: Adhesive can be heat cured to shorten cure time. Maximum cure temperature should not exceed 300F. Table 1 / Adhesive Properties Various Substrates Test Property T-Peel Strength @ 25C Cured 20 minutes @ 93C Cured 20 minutes @ 93C Cured 16 hours @ 25C 90 Peel Strength @ 25C Cured 20 minutes @ 93C Cured 20 minutes @ 150C
1

Cure Schedule

Typical Cured State Properties

Substrate Polyethylene to Aluminum Polyethylene to Thermoplastic Rubber Polypropylene to Aluminum Polyester to Aluminum Polyester to Aluminum

ASTM D-1876

Units lb/inch width lb/inch width lb/inch width lb/inch width lb/inch width

Value 23 -24 8.8 12 9.1 8.9

Polyethylene and polypropylene adherends were 0.06 inch thick and flame treated. Thermoplastic rubber adherends were 0.125 inch thick and bonded as supplied. Aluminum adherends were acid etched 0.02 inch thick 2024-T alloy. Polyester adherends were acetone wiped 0.01 inch thick Celanar film.

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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