Bondstrand RP-34C

Epoxy Adhesive for bonding

Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)
Bondstrand adhesive RP-34C - 3 Oz
Quick-Lock® pipe and fittings

Bondstrand adhesive RP-34C - 6 Oz

Description The RP-34C adhesive kit contains an adhesive resin, hardener and mixing spatula.
The adhesive resin is a white paste. The adhesive hardener is a brown to orange
paste. The mixed adhesive is medium orange. RP-34C is a two component amine-
cured epoxy resin system, formulated for bonding Quick-Lock joints on Bondstrand
Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) pipe and fittings.

Instructions Before mixing, make sure that the bonding surfaces are clean and dry.
Completely mix all of the hardener with the resin. Never split a kit !
Apply a uniform layer to both bonding surfaces and draw both parts firmly together.
A heat cure is required before joints are tested or put in to service. Required cure
times must be observed. Detailed joint assembly instructions can be found in the
Bondstrand Quick-Lock Assembly Instructions (FP 170).

Potlife The pot life (working time) of adhesives is measured from the time the hardener
and resin are first mixed until the adhesive starts to thicken and harden and can no
longer be used. The table indicates the pot life of 3- and 6 Oz adhesive kits at
various temperatures.

Table A: Potlife in minutes

Ambient temp. °C (°F) 21(70) 27 (80) 32 (90) 38 (100)

Potlife minutes 30 25 19 12

Curing time An Ameron approved heating blanket must be used to force cure the adhesive.
The curing time is mainly subject to the distance (= wall thickness) between the
blanket and the adhesive layer. Joint surfaces should be pre-heated when the
ambient temperature is below 15°C (59°F) or when relative humidity is higher than
75%. Curing times can be found in the Bondstrand Quick-Lock Assembly
Instructions (FP 170).

Heating blanket

© Ameron 2008. FP 420 G 08/08 supersedes FP 420 F 01/97. Page 1 of 4. Printed in The Netherlands.
Adhesive kit size RP-34C Adhesive kits are available in 3 fluid ounce and 6 fluid ounce sizes.
and bonds per joint
Table B shows the quantity of adhesive needed for one joint.
Multiple joints may be assembled at the same time.
Do not use damaged or leaking adhesive kits.

Table B: Adhesive kits per joint

Adhesive Kit 3 Oz 6 Oz
Inch 1 1½ 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16
Adhesive 1
/5 1
/5 ¼ ⅓ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1½ 1½ 2

Storage Adhesive Kits should be stored indoors, at room temperatures between 10°C (50°F)
and 30°C (86°F). At lower temperatures the adhesive will be difficult to mix and to
process. At higher temperatures, the potlife will be too short for proper processing.
Do not use adhesive past its expiry date. Refer to date stamp on the package.

Toxity and Resin:

precautions R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
theaquatic environment.

S37 Wear suitable gloves.

S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety
datasheets.

Hardener:
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R48/20/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolongedexposure
through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in theaquatic environment.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seekmedical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show label where possible).

© Ameron 2008. FP 420 G 08/08 supersedes FP 420 F 01/97. Page 2 of 4. Printed in The Netherlands.
Important notice This literature and the information and recommendations it contains are based on
data reasonably believed to be reliable. However, such factors as variations in
environment, application or installation, changes in operating procedures,
or extrapolation of data may cause different results. This literature is intended to
be used by personnel having specialized training in accordance with currently
acceptable industry practice and for normal operating conditions.
Ameron makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose, as to the accuracy, adequacy
or completeness of the recommendations or information contained herein. Ameron
also reserves the right to change product specifications and/or related information
without prior notice.

© Ameron 2008. FP 420 G 08/08 supersedes FP 420 F 01/97. Page 3 of 4. Printed in The Netherlands.
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