MASTER BOND POTTING & ENCAPSULATING APPLICATION SELECTOR GUIDE

Selected Master Bond Products Specially Formulated for Potting and Encapsulating Applications
Partial Listing Only –— Other Grades Available

Two Component Epoxies —

Master Bond
Grade

Mix Ratio
by weight


Color Code

Mixed Viscosity
RT, cps

Set-Up Time
Minutes, RT

Cure Schedule
Temp/Time, °F

Service Temp Range, °F


Applications

 

EP21LV

100/100

“A” clear
“B” amber

6,000-8,000

60-90

24-48 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Versatile, easy to use system.  Excellent physical properties & chemical resistance.  Meets food grade & USP Class VI specs.

 

EP21AOLV

100/100

“A” gray
“B” white

40,000-50,000

75-90

24-48 hrs @ RT
2-3 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Thermally conductive, electrically isolating.  Convenient handling.  Good dimensional stability and low shrinkage.

 

EP21FRLVSP

100/100

“A” red
“B” white

25,000-30,000

30-60

24-48 hrs @ RT
2 hrs @ 200F

-60 to +250°F

Flame resistant. UL94 V-0 certified system.  Excellent physical and electrical insulation properties.  Superb chemical resistance. 

 

EP29LP

100/50

“A” clear
“B” clear

800

> 6 hrs

5-7 days @ RT
4-6 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Low exotherm & long working life.  Transparent.  Low viscosity. Suitable for large castings.  Very high tensile strength. 

 

EP29LPSP

100/65

“A” clear
“B” translucent

700

> 6 hrs

5-7 days @ RT
8-12 hrs @ 150°F

4°K to +250°F

Special version of EP29LP.  Resists cryogenic temperatures & shocks.  NASA low outgassing approved.  Transparent.

 

EP30

100/25

“A” clear
“B” clear

400-500

25-30

18-24 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Low viscosity transparent system. Exceptionally low shrinkage.  Superb physical strength and electrical insulation properties.

 

EP30AO

100/10

“A” off white
“B” clear

15,000-20,000

30-40

24-36 hrs @ RT
1-2 hr @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Thermally conductive, electrically isolating.  Low viscosity.  Good dimensional stability.  Very low shrinkage.

 

EP30AN

100/10

“A” gray
“B” clear

20,000-30,000

30-40

24-36 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Higher thermally conductive version of EP30AO. Special NASA approved low outgassing version also available (EP30AN-1).

 

EP30DP

100/10

“A” light amber
“B” clear

3,000-4,000

60-90

48 hrs @ RT
2-3 hrs @ 200°F

4°K to +250°F

Toughened system.  Withstands rigorous thermal cycling.  Superior thermal shock resistance.  Allows for repairability.

 

EP30FL

100/25

“A” amber
“B” clear

2,000-3,000

25-30

24 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

4°K to +250°F

Flexible.  Marvelous thermal & mechanical shock resistance.  Excellent thermal cycling durability.  Cryogenically serviceable.

 

EP30HT

100/25

“A” clear
“B” clear

35,000-45,000

25-35

24 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +400°F

High temperature resistance.  Transparent.  Extraordinary physical strength and chemical resistance properties. 

 

EP30LTE

100/10

“A” black
“B” clear

15,000-20,000

30-40

24-48 hrs @ RT
2-3 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Exceptionally low coefficient of expansion system.  Features very low shrinkage and high dimensional stability.

 

EP30M3LV

100/50

“A” black
“B” brown

2,000-3,000

130-150

48-72 hrs @ RT
3-4 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +250°F

Low viscosity, low exotherm, long working life system.  Excellent for potting capacitors.  Superior dielectric properties.

 

EP34CA

100/50

“A” black
“B” brown

5,000-6,000

12-24 hrs

1 hr @ 150°F plus
2-3 hrs @ 300°F

-60 to +500°F

Ultra high temperature resistant system featuring lower viscosity.  Superlative physical strength properties.  Requires heat cure.

 

EP37-3FLF

100/100

“A” clear
“B” clear

1,500-1,800

120-150

48-72 hrs @ RT
3 hrs @ 200°F

4°K to +250°F

Easy to use, highly flexibilized system.  Transparent.  Unsurpassed thermal shock resistance.  Readily repairable.

 

EP37-3FLFAO

100/100

“A” white
“B” white

18,000-22,000

3 hrs

4-5 days @ RT
4-6 hrs @ 200°F

4°K to +250°F

Thermally conductive, electrically insulating version of EP37-3FLF.  High flexibility and low viscosity.  Offers repairability.

 

EP41S-4

100/25

“A” black
“B” clear

3,000-4,000

15-20

24 hrs @ RT
1-2 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +300°F

For high security potting applications.  Superb resistance to chlorinated solvents and acids.

 

EP42HT

100/40

“A” clear
“B” amber

8,000-10,000

35-45

24-36 hrs @ RT
2-3 hrs @ 150°F

-60 to +435°F

USP Class VI approved.  Resists repeated chemical, ETO, radiation & steam sterilization.  Widely used in medical devices.

 

EP62-1

100/5 or
100/10

“A” clear
“B” tan

8,000-10,000

8-10 hrs

4-6 hrs @ 150°F or
2-3 hrs @ 200°F

-60 to +300°F

High temperature, high chemical resistant system with very long working life.  Requires heat cure at 150-200°F.

 

EP110F6

50/100

“A” clear
“B” amber

15,000-20,000

12-24 hrs @ RT

60-90 min @ 150°F
plus  6-8 hrs @ 300°F

-55 to +155°C

Meets MIL-I-16923C for thermal cycling requirements.  Also has superior thermal shock resistance.  Requires heat cure.

 

EP121CL

100/80

“A” clear
“B” clear

2,000-3,000

>24 hrs

2-3hrs @ 200°F
plus 6-8 hrs @ 300°F

-60 to 500°F

High temperature resistant, low viscosity and exceptional electrical insulation properties.  Requires heat cure.

 

EP121AO

100/80

“A” white
“B” white

35,000-45,000

12-24 hrs

3 hrs @ 200°F plus 8-10 hrs @ 300°F

-60 to 500°F

Thermally conductive, electrical insulating version of EP121CL.  Superior dielectrics.  Requires heat cure.

 

One Component Epoxies —

Master Bond
Grade

Viscosity
RT, cps


Color Code

Storage Stability, RT

Cure Schedule
Temp/Time, °F

Service Temp Range, °F


Applications

 

EP3FL

60,000-70,000

yellow to
amber

3 months@75°F
6 months@40°F

5-10 min @ 300°F
20-30 min @ 250°F

4°K to 250°F

Flexiblized system.  Outstanding thermal cycling and thermal shock resistance.  Cryogenically serviceable.  Good electrical properties.

 

EP3HTMED

>200,000

tan or
brown

6 months

5-10 min @ 300°F
20-30 min @ 250°F

-60 to 400°F

USP Class VI approved.  For medical applications. Resists various types of sterilization, particularly cold sterilants. Very fast curing.

 

EP3RR-1

120,000-150,000

light yellow

3 months@75°F  6 months@40°F

5-10 min @ 300°F
20-30 min @ 220-230°F

-60 to 400°F

Toughened system with good thermal conductivity & heat resistance. Castable over 1 inch thick.  Excellent flowability.

 

EP36

semi-solid
melts at 180°F

tan

6 months

2 hrs @ 300°F
uncured material reusable

-100 to 500°F

Unique B stage system.  Combines superb temperature resistance with high flexibility & elongation. Passes Class H thermal cycling tests.

 

EP36AO

semi-solid
melts at 180°F

light tan

6 months

2 hrs @ 300°F
uncured material reusable

-100 to 500°F

Thermally conductive, electrically insulating version of EP36.  Semi-flexible.  Good mechanical and thermal shock resistance.

 

Miscellaneous —

 

Master Bond
Grade

Mix Ratio  by weight


Color

Viscosity cps

Storage Stability, RT


Cure

Service Temp Range, °F

Applications

UV10

one part

light amber clear

300-400

6 months

UV

-60 to 250°F

Low viscosity.  Cures rigid and up to 1/8” deep.  Excellent resistance to water and other chemicals.  Good electrical properties.

UV15-7SP4

one part

clear

800-1,500

6 months

UV

-80 to 250°F

Highly flexible, non-yellowing system.  Superb thermal cycling properties along with excellent thermal shock and impact resistance.   

UV15X-2

one part

clear

6,000-8,000

6 months

UV

-80 to 250°F

Semi-flexible.  Will cure over 1/4” deep.  Good electrical & non-yellowing properties.  Superior chemical resistance.

EP30D12

100/30

“A” amber
“B” clear

800-1,000
mixed

6 months

2 part
urethane

-60 to 250°F

Rapid curing, low exotherm, flexible type system.  Superb abrasion resistance.  Unusually superior chemical resistance. 

EP30D14

100/100

“A” clear
“B” clear

300-400
mixed

6 months

2 part
urethane

-60 to 250°F

Transparent, non-yellowing system.  Cures rigid.  Also available as more flexibilized systems (EP30D15 & EP30D16).  Very low viscosity.

MasterSil 151

100/10

“A” clear
“B” clear

1,200-1,500
mixed

6 months

2 part addition cure silicone

-75 to +400°F

Unsurpassed combination of temperature resistance, flexibility and electrical insulation properties.  Easily repairable.  Low shrinkage.

Master Bond Inc.

Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings • 154 Hobart Street • Hackensack, N.J.  07601 • Tel: 201-343-8983 • Fax: 201-343-2132

Notice:  Master Bond believes the information on the data sheets is reliable and accurate as is technical advice provided by the company.  Master Bond makes no warranties (expressed or implied) regarding the accuracy of the information and assumes no liability regarding the handling and usage of this product.                                                                                                                                                     D079