A new epoxy-based adhesive has been added to Panacol’s portfolio of medical grade adhesives. Structalit® 8801 is a biocompatible adhesive, which was specially designed for bonding temperature-sensitive substrates as it cures quickly at low temperatures.
Structalit 8801 is a single component adhesive based on epoxy resin and due to its viscosity characteristics, it is perfectly suited as a potting or filling material. The beige coloured adhesive possesses high chemical resistance against common cleaning agents used for medical devices, including isopropyl alcohol and develops high bond strength with ceramics, metals and many plastics. For example, Structalit® 8801 is successfully being used as a potting compound for sensors in medtech devices.
The adhesive cures very quickly at low oven temperatures - for instance it will fully cure in only a few minutes at 100°C.
For applications in medical devices Structalit 8801 is certified according to ISO 10993-5 standards. The adhesive is 100% solvent free and compatible with common sterilisation processes such as autoclaving, gamma irradiation, E-beam and EtO.
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