ARALDITE® 2053-05 A/B

• Excellent ageing and weathering resistance
• 5 minutes open time
• 50% Elongation at break
•  Resistant to temperatures up to 100°C
• Resistant to e-coat post-cure up to 200°C
•  Minimum pre-treatment needed

• Five-minute open time
• min. 50% Elongation at break
• Excellent ageing and weathering resistance
• Resistant to temperatures up to 212°F (100°C)
• Withstands the e-coat post-cure up to 392°F (200°C)
• Minimal substrate pre-treatment needed.

• Pretreatment :The strength and durability of a bonded joint are dependent on proper pretreatment of the surfaces to be bonded, however the methacrylate adhesives can be used effectively with little surface preparation. Ideally joint surfaces should be cleaned with a good degreasing agent such as acetone, iso-propanol (for plastics) or other proprietary degreasing agents in order to remove all traces of oil, grease and dirt. Low grade alcohol, gasoline (petrol) or paint thinners should never be used. The strongest and most durable joints are obtained by either mechanically abrading or chemically etching (“pickling”) the degreased surfaces.

• Application of adhesive This system is available in cartridges incorporating mixers and can be applied as ready to use adhesive with the aid of the tool recommended by Huntsman Advanced Materials. The resin/hardener mix may be applied manually or robotically to the pretreated and dry joint surfaces. Huntsman's technical support group can assist the user in the selection of a suitable application method as well as suggest a variety of reputable companies that manufacture and service adhesive dispensing equipment. A layer of adhesive 0.25 mm thick will normally impart the greatest lap shear strength to the joint. The joint components should be assembled and secured in a fixed position as soon as the adhesive has been applied. Temperature of application: the recommended temperature application range is 10°C to 40°C. Warning: the cure reaction can generate a high amount of heat, it is not recommended to mix large amounts of material at room temperature.
• Temperature of application: the recommended temperature application range is 10°C to 40°C. Warning: the cure reaction can generate a high amount of heat, it is not recommended to mix large amounts of material at room temperature.

Our products are generally quite harmless to handle provided that certain precautions normally taken when handling chemicals are observed. The uncured materials must not, for instance, be allowed to come into contact with foodstuffs or food utensils, and measures should be taken to prevent the uncured materials from coming in contact with the skin, since people with particularly sensitive skin may be affected. The wearing of impervious rubber or plastic gloves will normally be necessary; likewise the use of eye protection. The skin should be thoroughly cleansed at the end of each working period by washing with soap and warm water. The use of solvents is to be avoided. Disposable paper - not cloth towels - should be used to dry the skin. Adequate ventilation of the working area is recommended. These precautions are described in greater detail in the Material Safety Data sheets for the individual products and should be referred to for fuller information.

• Araldite® 2053-05 may be stored during 24 months at 2 - 8°C provided the components are stored in the original sealed containers. The expiry date is indicated on the packaging.
• The product may be placed at room temperature before use, the total time at room temperature should not exceed 9 months. Long term exposure above 25°C will reduce the shelf life of the product.