Technical Product Bulletin
FOOD AND DRUG APPLICATION EPOXY ADHESIVE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
AA-BOND FDA15 is a low viscosity epoxy resin system specifically developed for bonding and coating applications in accordance with Title 21, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Food and Drug Administration Chapter 1, Sub Part B, Sections 175.105 and 175.300.
AA-BOND FDA15 is two-part adhesive is used for bonding, laminating and repair applications by manufacturers of food preparation, processing and packaging equipment, and by manufacturers of catheters, hearing aids, dental products and other biomedical instruments and devices.
AA-BOND FDA15 is an effective electrical insulator, and it provides low permeability to gases and vapors and good resistance to water, weather, galvanic action, to petroleum solvents, lubricants and fuels, to mild acids and alkalis, and to many other organic and inorganic compounds.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | Clear |
| Cure Type | Heat cure or Room temperature |
| Benefits | Low viscosity Good resistance Effective electrical insulator Low permeability |
| Mix Ratio by weight | 100:20 / Resin:Hardener |
| Substrates | Most metals, ceramic, glass and plastics |
| Operating Temperature | -70 to 140 °C |
| Typical Application | Developed for bonding and coating applications |
UNCURED PROPERTIES:
| Viscosity @ 25 °C | 4,300 |
| Thixotropic Index | 1.0 |
| Specific Gravity, mixed | 1.16 g/cc |
| Reactive solids contents, % | 100 |
| Pot Life | 25 minutes |
Shelf-life: Pouches 6 months / 1 year in jars
CURE SCHEDULE:
| 1-4 hours | @ 65°C |
| 24 hours | @ 25°C |
CURED PROPERTIES:
| Glass transition temperature (Tg), °C | 100 |
| Hardness, Shore D | 87 |
| Water Absorption, % | 0.23 |
| Dielectric strength, Volts/mil | 420 |
| Lap shear strength, psi | 2000 (Alum to Alum) |
| Volume Resistivity | 2.00e+14 ohm-cm |
| Dielectric Constant | 4.3 @ Frequency 1000 Hz |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
For safe handling information on this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
HOW TO USE:
1) Carefully clean and dry all surfaces to be bonded.
2) Apply AA-BOND FDA15 completely mixed adhesive to the prepared surfaces, and gently press these surfaces together. Contact pressure is adequate for strong, reliable bonds; however, maintain contact until adhesive is completely cured.
3) Some separation of components is common during shipping and storage. For this reason, it is recommended that the contents of the shipping container be thoroughly mixed prior to use.
4) Some ingredients in this formulation provided may crystallize when subjected to low temperature storage. A gentle warming cycle of 52°C for 30 minutes prior to mixing components may be necessary. Crystallized epoxy components do not react as well as liquid components and should be re-dissolved prior to use for best results.
AVAILABILITY:
This epoxy can be supplied in various different packages.
Data Sheets: TDS | MSDS available upon request.
