----------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a news release from Master Bond Inc. You have received it because you are listed as an editor for your publication. Attached to this email is a low resolution version of the photograph that is included in the press kit for this product. High resolution version of this image and files with the body text of this release in Word, HTML and text formats are available at http://www.masterbond.com/newsrelease/ep3htnd-2med-black. ----------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Biocompatible, Non-Drip Epoxy Resists Repeated Sterilizations Master Bond EP3HTND-2Med Black is a high strength, fast curing epoxy for use in the assembly of medical devices. It fully meets USP Class VI specifications. This one part system delivers superior resistance to a variety of sterilization methods such as chemical sterilants, EtO, radiation and especially autoclaving. As a one component system, EP3HTND-2Med Black does not require any mixing and essentially has an unlimited working life at room temperature. This epoxy has a paste consistency and is formulated not to flow while curing. It cures within minutes when heated at 250-300°F. The higher the temperature, the faster the cure speed. Also, it has low shrinkage upon curing. This system bonds well to a wide variety of substrates including glass, metals, ceramics and most plastics. EP3HTND-2Med Black features a tensile strength of 5,000-6,000 psi and a tensile lap shear strength of 1,600-1,800 psi at room temperature. It is a competent electrical insulator with a volume resistivity exceeding 1014 ohm-cm. The service temperature range of this compound is -60°F to +400°F [-51°C to +204°C]. EP3HTND-2Med Black is available in ½ pints, pints, quarts, gallons and 5 gallon containers as well as syringes. This epoxy has a 6 month shelf life when stored at room temperature in its original, unopened containers. Master Bond Medical Grade Adhesive Systems Master Bond EP3HTND-2Med Black is an easy to handle, non-drip epoxy system with a high strength profile. It also passes USP Class VI biocompatibility testing for use in medical device applications. Read more about Master Bond’s biocompatible systems at http://www.masterbond.com/properties/biocompatible-adhesives or contact Tech Support. Phone: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 Email: technical@masterbond.com. Note to Editors: For a full product description, please visit: http://www.masterbond.com/tds/ep3htnd-2med-black Check out new videos on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MasterBondVideo You can embed any of our videos on your website. CONTACT James Brenner, Marketing Manager Email: jbrenner@masterbond.com Tel: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 MASTER BOND INC. 154 Hobart Street Hackensack, NJ 07601-3922 Web: www.masterbond.com # # #