---------------------------------- The following is a news release from Master Bond Inc. You have received it because you are listed as an editor for your publication. If you do not wish to receive news releases from us or you are not the proper contact for news releases please email us at newsrelease@masterbond.com. Attached to this email is a low resolution version of the photograph that is included in the press kit for this product. High resolution versions of this image and files with the body text of this release are available at http://www.masterbond.com/mbnr. ---------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Room Temperature Curing Epoxy Resists Sterilization HACKENSACK, NJ - Aug 4, 2004 -- Master Bond Inc. of Hackensack, New Jersey has introduced a new room temperature curing, two component epoxy adhesive, sealant, coating and casting material called EP42HT-2. This compound features high temperature resistance along with outstanding chemical resistance. It is widely used in medical devices because of its ability to withstand repeated sterilizations, including radiation, ethylene oxide, chemical sterilants and steam. In addition it fully complies with the testing requirements of USP Class VI plastics. EP42HT-2 has a 100 to 40 mix ratio by weight or a 100 to 50 mix ratio by volume. It cures readily at room temperatures or more quickly at elevated temperatures. It has a mixed viscosity of 3,500 cps and is castable in thicknesses exceeding 2-3 inches. EP42HT-2 has a service operating temperature range of -60°F to +450°F. It has superior resistance to inorganic and organic acids, alkalis, organic solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons. Master Bond EP42HT-2 has a tensile strength >12,000 psi and a tensile modulus of >450,000 psi. Its Shore D hardness is >75. Especially noteworthy are its excellent electrical insulation properties. It has a volume resistivity of >10^14 ohm-cm and a dielectric constant of 3.8 (60Hz). Master Bond EP42HT-2 is available in pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon container kits. It is also available in syringe applicators. CONTACT: James Brenner, Marketing Manager Email: jbrenner@masterbond.com Tel: 201-343-8983 Fax: 201-343-2132 MASTER BOND INC. 154 Hobart Street Hackensack, NJ 07601-3922 Web: www.masterbond.com # # #