HMC Electronics 04004 User Manual

Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC
600 Cortlandt Street
Belleville, NJ 07109 USA
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HARDMAN® Water-Clear Epoxy

DOUBLE/BUBBLE® Green Package #04004

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HARDMAN Water-Clear Epoxy is a two–component, room
temperature cure epoxy system. It offers a unique feature of
being a water–clear and transparent adhesive. This system
contains no solvents and can also be used as a coating. With
its solventless feature, it can be applied over old coatings
without raising them. It is self–leveling and blush–free so that
it will cover and fill scratches.

HARDMAN Water-Clear Epoxy is recommended for the
following substrates:

Metal Plastic Other

Stainless Steel Epoxy Glass

Aluminum Phenolic China

TYPICAL USES

HARDMAN Water-Clear Epoxy is designed to repair printed
circuit boards (it does not electrically corrode copper), optical
fibers, lenses and other optical equipment, jewelry, art objects
and other applications where a clear bond is desired.

PACKAGING

The DOUBLE/BUBBLE package is a handy, dual-pouch, one­shot, job-size packaging concept. It reduces the waste
typically associated with the use of larger quantities of two­component adhesives. This unique packaging ensures that
DOUBLE/BUBBLE adhesives are always factory fresh and
accurately portioned for optimum adhesive performance.

HARDMAN Water-Clear Epoxy is also available in poly bottles,
1-gallon cans, 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums.

HOW TO USE

Surface must be clean and dry before application. Remove all
chemicals, dirt wax and oil.

FOLD SNIP SQUEEZE MIX/APPLY

Fold the DOUBLE/BUBBLE package along the center seal, snip
the end, squeeze out the contents, mix thoroughly and apply.

TYPICAL UNCURED PROPERTIES

Part A Part B Mixed

Color Clear Clear Clear
Viscosity @ 25 °C, cps. 15,000 10,000 14,000
Weight per Gallon, lbs. 9.7 9.2 9.5
Flash Point 470 °F

243 °C

410 °F

210 °C – – –
Work time, minutes – – – – – – 60
Tack free time, minutes – – – – – – 180
Handling Strength, hours – – – – – – 8
Shelf Life, months 24 24 – – –

TYPICAL CURED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(Tested at 25 °C unless otherwise indicated)

Test Result
Impact Strength, ft.–lbs. 18
Maximum Service Temp. 82 °C (180 °F)
Water Resistance Excellent

Lap Shear Strength (acid-etched aluminum to aluminum)
Cure Schedule @ 25 °C 5 hours 24 hours 72 hours 1 week
Shear Strength, psi 500 1,200 1,800 2,400

Hardness: (cure schedule 7 days @ 25 °C)
Test Temperature 25 °C 66 °C 93 °C 121 °C 149 °C
Hardness, Shore D 85 80 20 15 15

TYPICAL CHEMICAL RESISTANCE PROPERTIES
(Tested at 25 °C unless otherwise indicated)

Total Immersion In:

Immersion
Time, Days

% Weight

Gain (Loss) Comments

Water 1

8

0.2

0.6

Ethyl Alcohol 50%

Solution

1
8

1.85

3.45

Specimen softens

Hydrochloric Acid 1

8

0.67

1.91

Gasoline 1

8

0.08

0.16

Sulfuric Acid 1

8

1.09

1.68

Specimen softens

Toluol 1

8

4.97

10.38

Specimen softens

1,1,1 Trichloroethane 1

8

21.92
– – –

Specimen softens
& Degradation
occurs

VM and P Naphtha 1

8

0.13

0.24

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STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store DOUBLE/BUBBLE adhesives at room temperature in a
dry environment. Extreme low temperatures may cause
crystallization. Extreme high temperatures may degrade the
properties.

A wide variety of cleaning solutions are available for
cured and uncured epoxies and polyurethanes.

SAFETY

These materials are intended for commercial and industrial
use only, and the practices of good housekeeping, safety and
cleanliness should be followed before, during and after use.

Although the system contains low volatility materials, care
should be taken in handling. Use adequate ventilation in the
work area.

These materials may cause dermatitis in susceptible
individuals. Keep off skin and out of eyes. In case of
accidental skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
In case of eye contact, flush eyes thoroughly with water and
consult a physician immediately.

Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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NOTE

The statements made herein are based on our research and the research of others, and are
believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made; however, and the products
discussed are sold without warranty, expressed or implied, including warranty of
merchantability and fitness for use of this material, and upon condition that purc hasers shall
take their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their particular purpose.
The user assumes all risk of use or handling, whether or not in accor dance with any
statements of the supplier. Supplier’s liability, if any, for any action arising out of the material
being supplied shall be limited to replacement of material. Statemen ts concerning the
possible use of these products are not intended as recommendations to use these products in
infringement of any patent.

Documentation Provided By HMC Electronics

33 Springdale Ave. Canton, MA 02021

http://www.hmcelectronics.com

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