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Application and Function

BONDiT®
Product

Principle Uses
Chemical System

Key Properties

Applications

A-3


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions

Primer
Applica
tion
Guide

Primers by
Substrate
Guide

Available Dispensing & Package Sizes

Adhesion
Promoter

Primer

Adhesive

Silane-alcohol
One-part
Low viscosity

Adhesion promoter
and primer for coatings, sealants and adhesives
on metals, glass
and ceramic

Exceptional moisture
and high pH resistance

Outstanding harsh
environment protection
and cathodic corrosion
protection when used
with the B-4811.

Exceptional corrosion and chemical protection. Promotes adhesion and provides primer protection on most metals, ceramic and glass (including sapphire), most elastomers (including silicon) and low surface energy substrates. Functional for a wide range of overmold materials, paints, coatings, encapsulates. High thermal stability (250ºC) and chemical resistance. Suitable for bonding semiconductor material. Used as adhesive for very thin bond lines (½ mil) such as for glass-to-glass and glass-to-polyethylene bonding. Compatible for use with BONDiT B-4X epoxy series.
Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure. Water white to slight amber.

A-43


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions


Primer
Application
Guide

Primers by
Substrate
Guide

Adhesion
Promoter

Primer

Adhesive

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Adhesion promoter
for most thermoplastics, thermoset materials, elastomers, polyurethanes

Can be used on metals,
glass and ceramic

High functionality produces good bond strength in bonding difficult-to-bond substrates, such as polyethylene. Suitable for a wide range of vulcanizing elastomers as adhesion promoter to most substrates for a wide range of vulcanizing elastomers. Used as a primer for PU and TPU overmolding to a wide range of substrates. Higher bond strengths with less material use, but lower moisture resistance than A-3. Ambient cure 60 min or short thermal cure. Slight amber.

A-46


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions


Primer
Application
Guide

Primers by
Substrate
Guide

Sealant

Coating

Conformal
coating

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Optical clear coat
for metals, glass
and ceramic

Sealant for ceramic,
electronic components
(e.g. flex-PCB’s exposed
to moisture)

Architectural
coating

Handles continuous temperatures to 250ºC (500ºF). Excellent moisture seal and exterior environment protection. Maintains clear coat under UV exposure to sunlight. Seals micro-pores. Wets siliceous substrates easily, self leveling to 2 mil coating, pinhole free in one coat. Superb coating for stainless steel, copper and aluminum architectural coating.
Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure.

A-53


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions

Primer
Application
Guide

Primers by
Substrate
Guide

Adhesion
Promoter

Primer

Adhesive

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Adhesion promoter and
primer for cationic UV
cure systems

Broad-based adhesion promoter and primer that will not poison cationic cure coatings and adhesives. Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure. Water white color.

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C-6


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions


Adhesion
Promoter

Primer

Adhesive

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Adhesion promoter
and primer for molding polyurethane and rubber

High functionality produces good bond strength in bonding difficult-to-bond substrates, such as polyethylene.
Adhesion promoter on many substrates for a wide range of vulcanizing elastomers.
Primer for PU overmolding to a wide range of substrates including polyolefin.
Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure. Amber color.

C-24


Data sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions

Primer
Application
Guide

Adhesion
promoter

Primer

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Primer and adhesion promoter on various substrates for adhesives, coatings and molding processes.

Promotes bonding to ABS, polyesters, polyamide, polyamide-imide, polycarbonate, acrylics, many plastic alloys, EPDM and many other thermoplastics, thermosets, and siliceous surfaces like glass and ceramic, as well as most metals

Forms cohesive bonds with LDPE. Suitable for RPE and TPR.

Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure. Amber color.

C-52


Data sheet

MSDS

Application
Instructions

Adhesion
promoter

Primer

Silane alcohol solution,
one-part,
low viscosity

Adhesion promoter and
primer for molding thermoplastics,
such as polyethylene

Primer and adhesion promoter on various substrates for polyolefin, fluoropolymers (other than PTFE), polycarbonate and acrylic, particularly for molding applications.
Forms cohesive bonds with HDPE and MDPE to metal in molding operations. Bonds shrink tubing to PE cable jackets.
Ambient cure 60 min or accelerated thermal cure. Amber color.

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B-481


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Compare BONDiT B-4X Products

General Product Comparison Guide

Available Dispensing & Package Sizes

Potting

Paint

Coating

Adhesive

Semi-rigid
two-part epoxy
2:1 ratio mix

High strength and toughness, up to 6000 psi

Excellent thermal stability
-65°F to 350°F

High impact and vibration resistance

Outstanding chemical
resistance—acids & bases, oils, solvents

Excellent electrical properties

Ease of use, medium viscosity

Encapsulates sensitive instrumentation for chemical isolation, outstanding moisture resistance, ruggedness and flexibility, and is excellent for autoclave applications. Suitable for clean room use and direct contact with semiconductors. Very easy to use and very clean two-part system. Superior for coating in marine applications and other other harsh environments. Tough, high strength, chemically resistant non-blush clear coating with medium gloss finish. Bonds to most substrates. Can be applied to oily surfaces.

Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.

B-481TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Compare BONDiT B-4X Products

Adhesive

Sealant

Conformal coating

Semi-rigid thixotropic
two-part epoxy
2:1 ratio mix

High strength and toughness, up to 6000 psi

Excellent thermal stability
-65°F to 350°F

High impact and vibration resistance

Outstanding chemical
resistance—acids & bases, oils, solvents

Ease of use

Bonds difficult-to-bond substrates and dissimilar materials including most metals, wood, plastics, rubber, urethane and concrete. Survives harsh environments, particularly moisture, harsh chemical, marine and subsea, and is excellent for autoclave and cleanroom applications. Exceptional performance as a universal adhesive for industrial applications. Can be applied to oily surfaces. Will cure underwater.

Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.

B-4811


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Compare BONDiT B-4X Products

General Product Comparison Guide

Available Dispensing & Package Sizes

Potting

Paint

Coating

Primer

Adhesive

Semi-rigid
two-part filled epoxy
2:1 ratio mix

A filled version of B-481 to increase chemical resistance and electrical properties, and to lower shrinkage

Electronic encapsulant

Outstanding chemical
resistance—suitable for downhole oil exposure and autoclave

High corrosion resistance

Excellent thermal stability
-65°F to 350°F

Ease of use

Encapsulate sensitive instrumentation for chemical isolation, outstanding moisture resistance and ruggedness. High chemical resistance and strength. Superior for coating, priming, corrosion resistance and encapsulation in marine applications and other very harsh environments.

Excellent for surviving autoclaving of at least 500 cycles for medical applications.

Very easy to use and very clean two part system. Bonds to most substrates.
Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.
Opaque white

B-482


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Compare BONDiT B-4X Products

Potting

Paint

Coating

Adhesive

Semi-flexible
two-part epoxy
2:1 ratio mix

Excellent balance of
chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties

Ruggedized,
semi-flexible
system

Very clean
system

Ease of use

Encapsulants sensitive instrumentation for chemical isolation, outstanding moisture resistance, ruggedness and flexibility. Suitable for clean room use and direct contact with semiconductors. Very easy to use and clean two-part system. Superior for coating in marine applications and other harsh environments. Tough, chemically-resistant, non-blush clear coating with medium gloss finish. Bonds to most substrates. Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.

B-482TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Adhesive

Sealant

Conformal coating

Semi-rigid thixotropic
two-part epoxy
2:1 ratio mix

Excellent balance
of chemical, electrical and mechanical properties

Semi-flexible,
tough system

Ease of use

Bonds difficult-to-bond substrates and dissimilar materials including most metals, wood, plastics, rubber, urethane and concrete. Survives harsh environments, particularly moisture, harsh chemical, marine and subsea. Exceptional performance as a universal adhesive for industrial applications. Can be applied to oily surfaces. Will cure underwater.
Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.

B-45


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

General Product Comparison Guide

Potting

Paint

Adhesive

Coating

Flexible two part epoxy
2:1 mix ratio

Excellent adhesive for use
on low surface energy
plastics without primer

Used in potting, painting
and protective coating applications

Excellent thermal and mechanical shock
resistance

Ease of use

Flexible to 130% elongation, good chemical resistance. Bonds to most plastics, rubber, polyurethane, metals, ceramic and concrete. Tough, flexible, chemically resistant, non-blush clear coating with medium gloss finish. Potting compound alternative to castable polyurethanes, particularly for electrical cable/connector/transducer termination. Excellent for electrical and electronic applications as protective encapsulate against very wide range of environmental exposures, particularly moisture and sea water. Can be applied to oily surfaces. Will cure underwater.
Ambient cure 24 hours or 3 hours at 100ºC for full cure.

B-45TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Adhesive

Sealant

Conformal coating

Flexible two-part thixotropic epoxy
2:1 mix ratio

Excellent
adhesion to
low surface energy plastics without primer

Bonding dissimilar materials

Chemical and shock resistance

Ease of use

Bonds difficult-to-bond substrates and dissimilar materials such as UHMW, polyethylene and acetal (Delrin) to steel, wood, plastics, rubber, urethane and concrete. Survives harsh environments, particularly moisture, marine and sub sea. Exceptional performance as a universal adhesive for industrial applications. Will cure underwater. Can be applied to oily surfaces.
Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.

B-45CC


Data Sheet 

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

General Product Comparison Guide

Caulk

Sealant

Adhesive

Flexible
two-part epoxy
trowelable paste

2:1 mix ratio

Excellent
adhesion to low surface energy plastics without primer

Caulking and sealing dissimilar materials for
harsh environments

High impact resistance

Ease of use

Caulks and seals difficult-to-bond substrates and dissimilar materials such as UHMW polyethylene and acetal (Delrin) to steel, wood, plastics, rubber, urethane and concrete. Survives harsh environments, particularly moisture, harsh chemical, marine and sub sea. Exceptional performance as a universal caulk for industrial applications. Will cure underwater. Can be applied to oily surfaces.
Ambient 24 hour or accelerated thermal cure.


*SPECIALTY PRODUCT
(Additional costs and lead times may apply.)

B-4682


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Potting

Sealant

Adhesive

High flexibility
two-part epoxy
1:1 mix ratio

Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics without primer or surface
preparation

High flexibility, 300% elongation, emphasizing high tack for un-abraded substrates and plastic films. Excellent for water and oil sealing. Can be applied to oily surfaces.
Ambient or thermal cure. May be catalyzed for fast set time.

B-4682TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Adhesive

Sealant

Potting

High flexibility
two-part epoxy
1:1 mix ratio

Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics without primer or surface
preparation

High flexibility, 300% elongation, emphasizing high tack for un-abraded substrates and plastic films. Excellent for water and oil sealing. Can be applied to oily surfaces.
Ambient or thermal cure. May be catalyzed for fast set time

B-46


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Potting

Sealant

Pressure sensitive adhesive

High flexibility
two-part epoxy
1:1 mix ratio

Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics without primer or surface
preparation

Very high flexibility, 500% elongation, emphasizing high tack for un-abraded substrates and plastic films, including unetched PTFE, such as TEFLONTM [Teflon is a registered trademark of the Chemours company (DuPont)]. Excellent water and oil block for cable application.
Ambient or thermal cure.

B-46TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

Comparison BONDiT B-4X Products

Potting

Sealant

Pressure sensitive adhesive

Highly flexible thixotropic
two-part epoxy
1:1 mix ratio

Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics without primer or surface
preparation

Very high flexibility, 500% elongation, emphasizing high tack for un-abraded substrates and plastic films, including unetched PTFE, such as TEFLONTM [Teflon is a registered trademark of the Chemours company (DuPont)]. Excellent water and oil block for cable application.
Ambient or thermal cure. May be catalyzed for fast set time..

B-52


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Semi-flexible
two part epoxy
10:1 mix ratio

Outstanding for bonding dissimilar materials with
high thermal expansion differential applications

Fast thermal cure, long pot life

Ease of use

Excellent for fast assembly of dissimilar materials with large differentials in thermal expansion, such as glass to acrylic. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass, and ceramics.
Cure 10 minutes at 170ºF.

B-521


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Semi-flexible thixotropic epoxy
two part
off-white
10:1 mix ratio

Outstanding for bonding dissimilar materials with
high thermal expansion differential applications

Fast thermal cure, long pot life

Ease of use

Excellent for fast assembly of dissimilar materials with large differentials in thermal expansion, such as glass to acrylic. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass, and ceramics.
Cure 10 minutes at 170ºF.


*SPECIALTY PRODUCT

(Additional costs and lead times may apply.) 

B-536


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Potting

Semi-rigid
two-part epoxy
10:1 mix ratio

Very high strength bonding
of dissimilar materials

High moisture and solvent resistance

Fast ambient cure with good
pot life

Ease of use

Outstanding adhesive for very high strength potting and assembly applications. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass and ceramics. Good for electronics applications. High moisture resistance.
Full cure 10 minutes at ambient or 5 minutes at 170º F or higher temperatures for faster cure down to 15 sec.

B-536TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Semi-rigid
two-part
thixotropic
epoxy
10:1 mix ratio

Very high strength bonding
of dissimilar materials

High moisture and solvent resistance

Fast ambient cure with good
pot life

Ease of use

Outstanding adhesive for very high strength structural bonding and assembly applications. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass and ceramics. Good for electronics applications. High moisture resistance. Full cure 10 minutes at ambient or 5 minutes at 170º F or higher temperatures for faster cure down to 15 sec.


*SPECIALTY PRODUCT

(Additional costs and lead times may apply.)

B-575


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Potting

Semi-rigid
two-part epoxy
10:1 mix ratio

Very high strength bonding
of dissimilar materials

High moisture and solvent resistance

Fast ambient cure with good
pot life

Ease of use

Outstanding adhesive for very high strength potting and assembly applications. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass and ceramics. Good for electronics applications. High moisture resistance.
Full cure 40 minutes at ambient or 15 minutes at 170º F or higher temperatures for faster cure down to 20 sec.

B-575TH


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Adhesive

Potting

Semi-rigid
two-part epoxy
10:1 mix ratio

Very high strength bonding
of dissimilar materials

High moisture and solvent resistance

Fast ambient cure with good
pot life

Ease of use

Outstanding adhesive for very high strength potting and assembly applications. Bonds most plastics, metals, glass and ceramics. Good for electronics applications. High moisture resistance.
Full cure 40 minutes at ambient or 15 minutes at 170º F or higher temperatures for faster cure down to 20 sec.


*SPECIALTY PRODUCT

(Additional costs and lead times may apply.) 

B-755


Data Sheet

MSDS

Application Instructions

General Product Comparison Guide

Potting

Sealant

Adhesive

Cyclo-aliphatic
two-part epoxy
4:1 mix ratio

Excellent potting properties
Fuel and solvent resistance
Tough protective clear coat
Conformal coating
High temperature
Low viscosity
Water-white
UV resistance
Ambient cure

High strength, high temperature to 600º F, emphasizing low viscosity for potting electronic applications. Very high chemical resistance, even to alcohols and polar solvents, as unique properties for ambient cure epoxies. Excellent for water, fuels and oil sealing. Good pot life with relatively quick cure for production application. No VOC issues and low HAZMAT.

For Anion-Cation leaching analysis see link (left column) test report in General Product Comparison Guide.


*SPECIALTY PRODUCT

(Additional costs and lead times may apply.) 

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Splice Kit


P301-X

P302-X

Data Sheet

Splicing

Electrical cable splice kit

Standard and custom
designs for all cable jacket materials, including polyethylene

Excellent for harsh environments

Permanent splicing of all cable jackets with very easy assembly. Excellent for field service applications. Suitable for all marine, offshore oil, and other harsh environmental applications.

PTFE Bonding Kit


Application Instructions

MSDS B-45TH

MSDS Etchant

Flouro-polymer bonding

Etchant plus BONDiT adhesive potting or coating product

High bond strength

Works on many plastics

No handling issues

Easy to use

A clean and simple approach to bonding to fluoropolymers (PTFE, such as TeflonTM) and other difficult-to-bond plastics and produce a high bond strength. All BONDiT products work with the Etchant. Most frequently, BONDiT B-45TH is supplied in the kit, but other products can be substituted at the time of order.

Application & Function