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No. 4013* Epoxy Traffic Marker Adhesive
EPON Resin 828 with HELOXY Modifier 32 and EPI-CURE Curing Agents 3271, 3125 and 3253
This epoxy adhesive was designed for the bonding of ceramic or plastic traffic markers to roadway and bridge surfaces in compliance with the requirements of Texas Highway Department Special Specification Item 1840, Types ll and ll M. While this formula does not comply with the compositional requirements of the California Specification, Section 9-3.0 (Standard Set Type), the adhesive does meet the performance requirements. Equal volume combining ratio Fifteen-minute pot life; two-hour set time in glue line thickness at 25 C, four-hour set time at 16 C High impact strength

Introduction

Features

*Formerly 27-123.

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Formula

Material Resin Portion EPON Resin 8281 HELOXY Modifier 321 Nonylphenol2 Titanium Dioxide R-1013 Cab-O-Lite P-44 Cab-O-Sil TS-7204 Kay-O-Cel K16DX505 Total Resin Portion Converter Portion EPI-CURE Curing Agent 32711 EPI-CURE Curing Agent 31251 EPI-CURE Curing Agent 32531 Nonylphenol2 Cab-O-Lite P-44 Cab-O-Sil TS-7204 Kay-O-Cel K16DX505 Total Converter Portion Total Composite Portion
Resolution Performance Products LLC Jefferson Chemical Company Du Pont Company 4 Cabot Corporation 5 American Fillers and Abrasives, Inc.
1 2 3

Pounds

Gallons

80.0 20.0 5.0 3.0 43.0 3.5 1.0 155.5

8.33 2.27 0.63 0.09 1.82 0.21 0.32 13.67

20.0 10.0 2.0 70.0 10.0 3.5 1.0 116.5 272.0

2.42 1.24 0.24 8.82 0.42 0.21 0.32 13.67 27.34

Compounding Instructions

Resin Portion The titanium dioxide pigment should be milled or sheared into a portion of the EPON Resin 828 using a 3-roll mill, Cowles Dissolver, or other suitable high shear dispersing equipment. This color paste is then combined with the remaining EPON Resin 828 and other liquid components. Add the Cab-O-Lite P-4, Cab-O-Sil TS-720, and Kay-O-Cel K16DX50 and disperse using moderately high shear mixing at about 2,000 rpm. Converter Portion Blend all liquid components, then add the Cab-O-Lite P-4, Cab-O-Sil TS-720, and Kay-O-Cel K16DX50. Disperse using moderately high shear mixing. When uniformly mixed, pour the converter portion into tightly sealed containers.

Application Instructions

Blend together equal volumes of resin and converter portions until a uniform color is obtained. Apply formulation to the clean substrate within 15 minutes after mixing.

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Table 1/ Handling Properties

Resin/converter, combining ratio By weight By volume Viscosity at 25 C, cP Resin portion Converter portion Combined system Pounds/gallon Resin portion Converter portion Combined system Pot life, 100 grams at 25 C, minutes Thixotropy,1 inches
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100:75 1:1 130,000 80,000 100,000 11.38 8.52 9.95 15 0.087

Thickness remaining after heating a 0.1-inch thick coating applied to a vertical surface at 49 C until gelled.

Table 2/ Cured State Properties1

Tensile shear strength,2 psi Steel to steel Impact strength, ftlbs 1 lb falling ball Weight gain, % 24 hours immersion in water

1,860 > 7.5 0.35 Tensile bond strength3 290 psi 380 psi 250 psi 180 psi Type failure Cohesive Cohesive Cohesive Cohesive

Bonded specimens Steel to Concrete Steel to Concrete Steel to Concrete Steel to Concrete
1 2 3

Ambient and substrate temperature, C 16 25 35 46

Cure time 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes

Physical properties were determined at 25 C after a cure period of 7 days at 25 C, per the methods described in Texas Specification Item 1840. Determined on 1/16-inch thick steel coupons meeting ASTM A-109, Grade 2 requirements. Determined at cure temperature.

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