Polyurethane Adhesives are mercury free.
Press Release Summary:
With cure time of 6 hr at 77ºF, Araldite 2041-1 and 2042-1 are suited for bonding substrates such as polycarbonate, ABS, nylon and Metton® liquid molding resin with minimal surface preparation. Adhesives are blended with 1:1 mix ratio by volume, and feature approximately 250% elongation and 2,100 psi lap shear strength on primed aluminum panels at room temperature. Colored black, adhesives are supplied in 50 ml and 200 ml dual-barrel, resealable cartridges.
Original Press Release:
New Mercury-free PUR Adhesive from Huntsman
ARALDITE® Mercury-free Polyurethane Adhesives
Introduced by Huntsman Advanced Materials
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 21, 2006 - Huntsman Advanced Materials today announced a new family of mercury-free ARALDITE polyurethane adhesives. The products were developed as part of Huntsman's continuing effort to provide customers with leading-edge, environmentally conscious materials. The newly formulated adhesives are particularly well suited for use in assembly of thermoplastic components and other parts destined for the global marketplace that is governed by strict, new environmental regulations.
ARALDITE mercury-free polyurethanes are rapid-setting, high-strength adhesives for bonding substrates such as polycarbonate, ABS, nylon and Metton® liquid molding resin with minimal surface preparation. Colored black in response to customer requests, the new products are easy to blend with a 1:1 mix ratio by volume. The adhesives cure fast, attaining handling strength after six hours at 77ºF (25ºC). Once cured, the mercury-free polyurethanes exhibit good flexibility with an elongation of approximately 250% and lap shear strength of up to 2,100 psi on primed aluminum panels at room temperature.
ARALDITE 2041-1 polyurethane and ARALDITE 2042-1 polyurethanes are supplied in 50ml and 200ml dual-barrel cartridges and soon to be available 250ml "universal" cartridge that provide for fast, precise mixing and dispensing through disposable mix nozzles. The low-waste cartridges can be resealed and, once emptied, disposed of in standard waste bins. Mercury-free ARALDITE AW 8680/Hardener HW 5541-1 and ARALDITE AW 8680/Hardener HW 5542-1 polyurethanes are supplied in bulk packaging.
For more information about new ARALDITE mercury-free polyurethane adhesives, please contact Customer Service by calling 888-564-9318, or e-mail: advanced_materials@huntsman.com. In addition, please visit our website: huntsman.com/advanced materials.
ARALDITE is a registered trademark of Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all, countries.
Metton is a registered trademark of Metton America, Inc.
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and commodity chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging, and later, rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 15,000 employees and 78 operations in 24 countries. The Company had 2005 revenues of $13 billion
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the company's expectations will be realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
CONTACT:
Kathy Avery
Avery Communications
770-509-6801
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Lindsay Laws
Huntsman Advanced Materials
281-719-7590
