ARALDITE® 2015-1 L

• Toughened paste 
• Very suitable for bonding glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP), sheet film plastic (SMC) and different substrates
• Good gap filling and anti-sagging thickness up to 10 mm
• Good weather resistance

Adhesive Application

• The resin/hardener mixture can be applied manually or automatically to the pre-treated dry bonding surface.
• The lap shear strength of the bond is usually greatest when the adhesive thickness is 0.05-0.10 mm.
• Huntsman emphasizes that the proper design of the bond is also crucial to the reliability of the bond.
• The bonded parts should be assembled as soon as possible after the adhesive is applied and clamped in place.

Pretreatment :

• The strength and durability of the bond depends on proper treatment of the bonding surface. At a minimum, the bonding surface should be cleaned with a good degreaser (such as acetone, alcohol or other special degreaser) to remove all oil, grease and dirt.
• Mechanical abrasion or chemical etching ("pickling") of the degreased bonding surface can maximize the strength and durability of the bond. A secondary degreasing treatment should be performed after abrasion.

Equipment Maintenance :

• All adhesive residues on tools should be cleaned with hot water and soap before they cure.
• Removing cured adhesive residues can be very time-consuming and laborious.
• If cleaning with solvents such as acetone, use caution and avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Time required to reach minimum shear strength :

LSS - Lap Shear Strength

Araldite® 2015-1L should be stored in unopened containers at room temperature. The expiration date can be found on the label on the container.

Handling Precautions Caution :

• Uncured material should not come into contact with food or food utensils.
• Measures should also be taken to prevent uncured material from coming into contact with the skin, as some people with skin allergies may be affected.
• Generally, impermeable rubber or plastic gloves should be worn; also wear protective glasses.
• Wash skin thoroughly with soap and warm water at the end of each work.
• Avoid using solvents. Use paper towels to clean the skin, not towels.
• Maintain adequate ventilation in the workplace.