Master Bond UV10LV is a one component UV curable modified epoxy compounds, ready for use as supplied, for high performance casting, coatings and bonding applications. UV10LV is a low viscosity liquid at room temperature featuring a viscosity of less than 200 cps temeprature range. When exposed to a source of UV light these compounds form strong as well as superior chemical resistant bonds over a wide temperature range (maximum UV absorption at 320-360 millimicrons). Castings up to 1/4" thick and more can be prepared.

Master Bond UV10LV is not oxygen inhibited and therefore do not require an inert atmosphere. Also this compound does not need to be fully cured by the UV source as polymerization will continue after exposure. Unlike other UV systems, the UV10LV compound can be cured in a wide range of section thicknesses. High bond strengths are obtained with metals, ceramics, glass, paper, many plastic and elastomers. Long term durability of the bond strengths is excellent even when exposed to adverse environmental conditions including heat and moisture.

The superior performance profile of the Master Bond UV10LV compound is due to its unique chemical composition. Master Bond UV10LV is based on a polyfunctional epoxy resin and contains an exceptionally effective latent UV curing agent system. The fast curing mechanism is triggered by any convenient source of UV light such as medium pressure mercury vapor lamps.

With commercial UV lamps, cures have been effected in very short time periods, e.g., 1 minute and less at ambient temperatures. Even with low intensity UV sources, cures can be obtained in minutes. No solvents or other volatiles are released during the curing process. Bond strengths equal or exceed those obtain from conventional room temperature curing two component epoxy resin adhesive compositions.