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No. 4010 Equal Volume Adhesive Bonds to Oily Surfaces
EPON Resin 828/HELOXY Modifier 505/EPIKURE Curing Agents 3125 and 3271
Re-issued: August 2003

SC: 2041-03 Introduction

The equal volume combining ratio of this adhesive facilitates proportioning in the field and reduces the effect of small measuring errors on cured state properties. Good adhesion to metal surfaces which have not been specially prepared is the primary feature of this formulation. Maximum bonding strength is obtained on freshly cleaned substrates, usually within 24 hours at normal room temperature. Good adhesion to polystyrene foam, paper honeycomb and other low density insulating materials suggests use in sandwich panel construction. One-to-one mix ratio by volume Tolerance to trace amounts of residual oil on metal bond surfaces 40 minute room temperature gel time (180 grams) Bonding of metals at room temperature. Also bonds well to wood, concrete, ceramics and many rigid plastics.

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Suggested Uses

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Formula

Part A EPON Resin 828 HELOXY Modifier 505 ASP-101 (kaolin clay) Part B EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125 EPIKURE Curing Agent 3271 Dyhard 100SF (dicyandiamide micronized) ASP-101 (kaolin clay) Titanium Dioxide Cab-O-Sil M5 (fumed amorphous silica)

Supplier

Pounds 54.0 6.0 40.0 100.0 54.0 4.5 1.5 16.0 2.0 1.0 79.0

Gallons 5.60 0.70 1.86 8.16 6.66 0.52 0.13 0.75 0.05 0.05 8.16

ENGELHARD Corp. TOTAL Part A

Degussa Corp., Fine Chemicals ENGELHARD Corp. DuPont CABOT Corp.

Mixing Instructions

Part A Combine the ASP-101 clay filler with the EPON Resin 828 and HELOXY Modifier 505 and mix using a high shear or planetary mixer until the filler is thoroughly dispersed. Part B Dissolve the dicyandiamide into the EPI-CURE 3271 Curing Agent with heat and agitation. Add EPI-CURE 3125 Curing Agent and blend until homogeneous. Add ASP-101 and titanium dioxide, and disperse with a high shear or planetary mixer. Add Cab-O-Sil and continue mixing until all fillers are thoroughly dispersed. Package the converter portion in sealed metal, polyolefin plastic, or glass containers and store at normal room temperatures.

Typical Handling Properties

Resin : Curing Agent mix ratio by weight by volume Gel Time @ 77F (180 grams) Form Part A Part B Pounds per gallon

100:80 1:1 40 minutes Thixotropic paste Thixotropic paste 11.0

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Application Instructions

All surfaces to be bonded should be free of dirt, grease, oil or other contaminants to ensure maximum adhesion. Coat both substrates and press together. Contact pressure is sufficient to achieve maximum bond strength. When bonding surfaces which have not been etched, abraded or vapor degreased, apply adhesive to both surfaces and continue the coating process until the adhesive wets the substrates as indicated by grab. This coating action helps to displace the surface film of contamination. Room Temperature: 2-3 days @ 77F. or Elevated Temperature: Adhesive can be heat cured to shorten cure time. Maximum cure temperature should not exceed 250F. Table 1 / Adhesive Properties Test Property Tensile Shear Strength Etched Aluminum Alloy Cured 3 days @ 77F Cured 1 days @ 77F Cured 3 days @ 77F Cured 3 days @ 77F 1 Oil Treated Specimens Cured 1 days @ 77F ASTM D-1002 Tested at 67F 77F 125F 150F 77F Units psi psi psi psi psi Value 2000 2900 1500 890 2500

Cure Schedule

Typical Cured State Properties

Etched aluminum tensile shear specimens wiped with a cloth saturated with RPM Aviation Oil No. 2; adhesive applied with spatula to both surfaces prior to joining and curing under contact pressure

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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