RELTEK

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adhesives, sealants & coatings for harsh environments

BONDiTM B-4X Series

High Performance epoxies for bonding, sealant,
coating and primer applications
B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46
RELTEK, specializing in adhesives, sealants, potting compounds,
coatings, primers and adhesion promoters for dissimilar materials and
difficult-to-bond substrates for sur viving harsh environments,
introduces the B-4X Series epoxy. Seven different configurations
are available making this an ideal solution for a wide array of applications and environments. These epoxies are provided unfilled
for potting applications and thixotropic for adhesive applications. The
B-Series can be configured in caulking paste, thermally conductive,
ESD and electrically conductive formulations. RELTEK provides primers
for coatings and adhesion promoters for thermoplastics such as
polyolefin, elastomers such as urethane and rubbers, as well as
thermo set materials.
The RELTEK BONDiT B-4X Series proprietary epoxy system offers a
wide range of mechanical, chemical and electrical properties. This
technology provides complete integration with a large variety of
substrates. Stand alone or in any combination, these products
may be matched and will bond seamlessly together with little or no
preparation. Custom formulation, engineering and manufacturing
services are also available to meet your R&D and manufacturing
needs

Configurations
Unfilled for potting and coating applications, can be colored
Thixotropic for adhesive applications
Optically opaque
Caulking compound (trowelable)
Thermally conductive
Electrically conductive
Primer for under coating

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

Range of Proper
ties
Properties

Temperature range

-50F to +350F

Mechanical
Elongation
Tensile strength
Viscosity
High impact & thermal

10% to 500%
5000 PSI to 20 PSI
9000 cps at ambient typical
shock resistance

Chemical resistance
Moisture
pH range
Solvents

< 0.5% to < 1.0%

Good for high temperature water and
seawater applications
2 to 12
Effective for most polar and non-polar solvents

Electrical
Non-conductive
Suitable for high voltage applications
Ellectrical adhesive and potting applications
Can be made conductive for ESD and down to <100 ohms in three dimensions
with no metal particles excellent for composite stealth applications
Color
Clear in thin coats
Slight amber color in thick cross sections.
Curing and Handling
24 hour ambient or 3 hrs at 200degF
Low HAZMAT
Suitable for clean room applications
One year shelf life /ambient storage
Pot life: 45 minute for up to one quart mix and low exotherm
Clean up with alcohol /soap and warm water
Simple 1:1 and 2:1 mix ratios
No limit on cross section as thin as .001 to many inches thick
Adhesive Potting Sealant Coating Primer
Bonds to almost anything:
Bonds difficult-to-bond materials
Bonds dissimilar materials
Will cure underwater and in high moisture conditions
Thermoplastics including polyethylene, polypropylene, delrin, nylon, Teflon
and other flouropolymers, thermoplastic urethane
Thermosets virtually any kind
Elastomers polyurethane, neoprene, EPDM, butyl and many others such as TPE
All metals, glass, ceramic and composites excellent for pottery repair
Concrete and aggregate
Wood, cellulous, fabrics
2

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

Chemical exposure guidelines
The following is generally true for all the BONDiT B-4X series epoxy
products, but will vary depending on the degree of crosslinking and
to some degree on the filler present. In other words, B-481 is highly
crosslinked resulting generally in much increased chemical resistance
compared to B-46. However, it is not the case across the board
because the B-46 will have almost the same moisture resistance as
B-481 for common ambient applications

Splash zone: suitable with most chemicals. No data for any specific
incompatibilities is available, and none expected.
Full submergence less than 24 hours: suitable with most chemicals,
but will swell with highly polar solvents such as 100% (neat)
methanol in 24 to 96 hours, but no permanent damage is anticipated.
Solvent will normally evaporate and product will restore itself to its
state prior to the exposure.
Continuous full submersion: Generally suitable for most chemicals, but
will swell with resulting decrease in modulus and tensile properties in
highly polar solvents and reach equilibrium saturation; typically less
than 20%. Some minor extraction will occur under these conditions
beyond eight days exposure but little other change in properties.
Other conditions:
High alkalinity of >pH 11.5 above 65degC will tend to degrade the
cured material. At 95degC with >pH 11.5 the material will tend to
breakdown in about 24 hours. However, that is not necessarily the
case with B-481 and B-4811.
While a full range of organic solvents has not been tested, in general
high tolerance to a particular organic solvent is more likely than not.
Moisture: no issues with DI water, tap water, saltwater, detergents; in
general very tolerant to all moisture conditions such as splash zone,
waterline and full submersion.
Tolerant to most gasses including sulfur dioxide. Testing advised.
Not tested for super heated steam such as for autoclave, but expect
highly crosslinked system such as B-481 and B-4811 to be good.

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

Product
B-46

Elongation
400% to
500%

Tensile Strength
Low
Can creep but is elastic
and will return to original
state on release of load.

Durometer
30
A-Shore

B-4682

200% to
300%

Low
Not prone to creep and
much stiffer compared to
B-46 while still elastic.

45
A-Shore

B-45

100% to
130%

1300 PSI
Flexible, urethane rubberlike properties.

80
A-Shore

B-482

20% to 30%

2700 to 3200 PSI

Semi-flexible

72
D-Shore

B-481

2% to 17%

5600 to 6000 PSI

Semi-rigid

77
D-Shore

Key property
Very high tack, bonds low surface
energy substrates without surface prep
such as PTFE (Teflon) and LDPE. Very
high shock resistance. Good electrical
properties. Suitable for very low
temperature adhesive and potting
applications.
High tack (but less compared to B-46),
bonds low surface energy substrates
without surface prep such as Delrin.
Very good shock resistance. Good
electrical properties. Suitable for very low
temperature adhesive and potting
applications.
Excellent balance of strength, chemical
resistance, good adhesion to very wide
range of substrates including Delrin and
HDPE (lightly abraded), good electrical
properties. Suitable for adhesive, potting
and coating applications
High strength, toughness, shock
resistance, good chemical resistance,
adhesion to wide range of substrates
(but less so compared to B-45,) good
thermal stability, excellent electrical
properties. Suitable for adhesive, potting
and coating applications
High strength, toughness and resilience,
shock and compression resistant,
excellent thermal stability, high chemical
resistance, good adhesion to most
substrates, superior electrical properties.
Suitable for adhesive, potting and
coating applications

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

Viscosity vs Temperature Charts

V is c o s ity B O N D iT B -4 5 , B -4 6 , B -4 6 8 2 , B -4 8 1 , B -4 8 2
35000

P a rt A
30000

P a rt A
2:1 Ble n d e d A:B
P a rt B
1:1 Ble n d e d A:B

2 : 1 B le n d A: B
25000

1 : 1 B le n d A : B
CPS

20000

15000

P a rt B

10000

5000

0
15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

D e g e e s C e ls iu s

V is co s ity B O ND iT B -45 , B -46 , B -46 82 , B -48 1, B -4 82

Am b ien t Ra n g e
18000

P art A

16000

P a rt A

2:1 B len d A:B

14000

2:1 Ble nde d A:B

P a rt B
1:1 Ble nde d A:B

12000

1:1 B le n d A:B

CPS

10000

P art B
8000

6000

4000

2000

0
20

25

30

35

40

D eg re es C els iu s

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

B-4XTH - 50ml Cartridge Bead Length Estimated Yield

B-4XTH Bead Length vs Bead Width
50.0

2.50

45.0
2.00

35.0
30.0

1.50

25.0
20.0

Bead Height-mm
& Weight-gr/cm

Bead Length, Meter

40.0

1.00

15.0
10.0

0.50

5.0
0.0

0.00
10.0

9.5

9.0

8.5

8.0

7.5

7.0

6.5

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

Bead Width, mm
Bead Length

Bead Height

Bead Weight

160

0.100

140

0.090

120

0.080

100

0.070

80

0.060

60

0.050

40

0.040

20

0.030

0.020
0.425

0.400

0.375

0.350

B ead Height

0.325

0.300

0.275

0.250

0.225

0.200

0.175

0.150

0.125

0.100

0.075

0.050

B ea d W id th , in c h es
B ead Length

Bead Height, inches

Bead Length, inches

B -4X T H B e a d W id th v s B e a d L e n g th

BONDiT B-4X Series: B-4811, B-481, B-482, B-45, B-4682, B-46

Electrical Insulation Resistance
Insulation Resistance (IR) >500VDC for 0.001" thick sample
1000 VDC for 1 minute hold, >3Tohm (off scale) for 0.0035" thick
sample
5000 VDC for 2 minute hold >2Tohm on 0.125" thick samples
Breakdown <1250VDC for 0.001" thick sample
Leakage current <33 micro amp @ 290 VDC on .0035" thick sample
Test Conditions
Testing at ambient temperature 65degF and 61RH, oven cured with
48 hours ambient conditioning

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