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Master Bond EP46CA Two Component Epoxy
Categories: Polymer; Adhesive; Thermoset; Epoxy; Epoxy Adhesive; Epoxy, High Temperature

Material Notes: Key Features:
  • Glass transition temperature over 240°C
  • Impressive chemical resistance
  • Outstanding electrical insulation properties
  • Long pot life at room temperature
  • Service temperature range of -100°F to +600°F
  • High bonding strength
Product Description: Master Bond EP46CA is a two part epoxy system for high performance structural bonding and sealing, suitable for applications where resistance to temperatures from -100°F to +600°F is required. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or diluents. While it does not cure at room temperature, it does cure readily at elevated temperatures. A good curing schedule to optimize properties is 2 hours at 300°F, followed by a few hours at 350-400°F. The cured epoxy produces bonds and seals with high mechanical strength and excellent chemical resistance. EP46CA has a forgiving 100 to 35 mix ratio by weight. It should be noted that EP46CA is relatively exothermic and should not be cured in sections greater than 10-20 thousandths of an inch thick and a bondline thickness is typically 2-6 thousandths of an inch. Although EP46CA is primarily used for structural bonding, it is also a superb choice as a matrix resin for fiber reinforced, high performance, heat resistant composite structures. It can withstand intense thermal cycling and resist many chemicals, including water, oils, solvents, bases and acids. It bonds exceptionally well to metals, composites, glass, ceramics and many plastics. Once cured, the system is a top tier electrical insulator. The color of Part A is black and Part B is moderately dark brown. EP46CA is normally used in demanding applications found in the aerospace, electronic and specialty OEM industries where exceptional thermal and chemical resistance might be required.

Product Advantages:

  • Easy application: contact pressure only required for cure, system spreads evenly and smoothly
  • Convenient cure schedules at elevated temperatures
  • Outstanding heat resistance and thermal stability
  • Robust chemical resistance
  • First rate electrical insulation properties even upon prolonged exposure to hostile environments
  • Working life over 24 hours at room temperature

Information provided by Master Bond Inc.

Vendors: Master Bond is a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, coatings and potting compounds. Master Bond’s vast product line consists of over 3,000 epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, cyanoacrylate and latex adhesives that vary in viscosity, cure speed, strength, chemical resistance, electrical properties, etc. Our custom adhesives offer design flexibility and provide excellent bonding performance. Visit www.masterbond.com.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Viscosity 50 - 350 cPPart B
 15000 - 35000 cPmixed
 100000 - 150000 cPPart A
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore D 80 - 90
Tensile Strength >= 11000 psi
Elongation at Break 2.0 - 5.0 %
Tensile Modulus 450000 - 500000 psi
Compressive Strength >= 15000 psi
Adhesive Bond Strength >= 2200 psiTensile lap, Aluminum to Aluminum
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Volume Resistivity >= 1.00e+16 ohm-cm
Dielectric Strength 450 V/mil
@Thickness 3.17 mm
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear 30.0 - 35.0 µm/m-°C
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 600 °F
Minimum Service Temperature, Air -100 °F
Glass Transition Temp, Tg >= 240 °C
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Cure Time 2.00 hourPost cure for optimum properties at 350-400°F
 2.00 - 3.00 hour
@Temperature 121 - 149 °C
Working Life >= 1440 minAfter mixing, 100 g batch
Shelf Life 12.0 Month
@Temperature <=23.9 °C
in original, unopened containers
 
Descriptive Properties
Mixing Ratio100:35 by weightParts A to B

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Metal adhesives

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