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MD® catheter adhesives cure with UV/Visible or LED light in seconds to quickly bond common substrates such as ABS, PA, glass, PC, stainless steel, nitinol, aluminum, polyurethane used in catheter assembly. These adhesive meet or exceed ISO 10993 standards and are compatible with EtO, E-Beam, and gamma sterilization. Applications include balloon bonding, marker bands, and Y-connectors. Formulations are available with See-Cure, Ultra-Red®, or Encompass® technology for easy verification of adhesive placement, cure, and inspection.

  • Cure in seconds with UV/Visible/LED light
  • One-part formulations and no mixing
  • ISO 10993 and other biocompatible approvals
  • Formulations with See-Cure, Ultra-Red®, or Encompass® technologies
  • Secondary heat-cure capability for shadow areas
  • Bond a broad range of substrates including Nylon 12 and PEBA
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Specifications

Brands

 N/A Dymax® MD®

Biocompatibility

 N/A
  • ISO 10993-4 Hemolysis
  • ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity
  • ISO 10993-6 Implantation
  • ISO 10993-10 Intracutaneous
  • ISO 10993-11 Systemic Toxicity

Available Grades

Rheology

 N/A Thixotropic

Uncured Properties

Solvent Content

N/A No Nonreactive Solvents

Chemical Class

N/A Epoxy

Uncured Appearance

 N/A Off White Opaque Gel

Soluble in

N/A Organic Solvents

Density

 N/A 1.6 g/ml

Test Method for Density

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D1875)

Nominal Viscosity

 N/A 52,500 cP

Test Method for Nominal Viscosity

 N/A Dymax® Standard Test Method (DSTM 502)

Shelf Life at 1 to 5 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature from Date of Manufacture

 N/A 7 months

Cured Mechanical Properties

Durometer Hardness

 N/A D90

Test Method for Durometer Hardness

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D2240)

Tensile at Break

 N/A 51.7 MPa7,500 psi

Test Method for Tensile at Break

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D638)

Elongation at Break

 N/A 2 %

Test Method for Elongation at Break

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D638)

Modulus of Elasticity

 N/A 1,425 MPa260,800 psi

Test Method for Modulus of Elasticity

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D638)

Other Cured Properties

Boiling Water Absorption (2 Hours (h))

 N/A 1.0 %

Test Method for Boiling Water Absorption (2 Hours (h))

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D570)

Water Absorption (25 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature, 24 Hours (h))

 N/A 0.2 %

Test Method for Water Absorption (25 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature, 24 Hours (h))

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D570)

Linear Shrinkage

 N/A 0.11 %

Test Method for Linear Shrinkage

 N/A Dymax® Standard Test Method (DSTM 614)

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)

 N/A 141 ºC

Test Method for Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D5418)

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTEα1)

 N/A 26 µm/m/ºC

Test Method for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTEα1)

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E831)

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTEα2)

 N/A 96 µm/m/ºC

Test Method for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTEα2)

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E831)

Recommended Adhesives

Recommended Adhesives

 N/A Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Borosilicate Glass (GL), Quartz Glass (GL), and Mica Glass (GL) Cellulose Acetate Propionate (CAP) Polycarbonate (PC) Polycyclohexylene Dimethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PCTG) Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) (Requires Surface Treatment (e.g. Plasma, Corona Treatment, etc.)) Polyetherimide (PEI) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) (Limited Applications) Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Polyimide (PI) (Limited Applications) Polystyrene (PS) Polyurethane (PU) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Recommended Substrates

Recommended Substrates

 N/A Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Glass (GL) Polycarbonate (PC) Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Polystyrene (PS) Polyurethane (PU)

Recommended Curing Equipment

N/A Spot Lamp
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-150
Wavelength (RediCure®) - 365 nm
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-150
Wavelength (PrimeCure®) - 385 nm
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-150
Wavelength (VisiCure®) - 405nm
Broad Spectrum - BlueWave® 200

Flood Lamp
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-250 or AX-550
Wavelength (RediCure®) - 365 nm
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-250 or AX-550
Wavelength (PrimeCure®) - 385 nm
LED Curing - BlueWave® MX-250 or AX-550
Wavelength (VisiCure®) - 405nm
Broad Spectrum - 5000 ECE

Conveyor
LED Curing - UVCS Conveyor with BlueWave® AX- 550
Wavelength (RediCure®) - 365 nm
LED Curing - UVCS Conveyor with BlueWave® AX- 550
Wavelength (PrimeCure®) - 385 nm
LED Curing - UVCS Conveyor with BlueWave® AX- 550
Wavelength (VisiCure®) - 405nm
Broad Spectrum - UVCS Conveyor with Fusion F300S

Applications

N/A

  • Catheter Assembly
  • Endoscope Assembly
  • Lens Positioning
  • Tube Set Bonding

Features

N/A

  • UV/Visible Light Cure
  • Heat Curing at 80-85ºC
  • Volumetric Shrinkage at 1.3%
  • Semi-Opaque White Color
  • High Modulus and Durometer

Additional Information

N/A Dymax® lamps offer the ideal balance of UV and visible light for the fastest, deepest cures. This product is in full compliance.

  • Cure in seconds with UV/Visible/LED light
  • No solvents added
  • One-part formulations and no mixing
  • ISO 10993 and other biocompatible approvals
  • Formulations with See-Cure, Ultra-Red®, or Encompass® technologies
  • Secondary heat-cure capability for shadow areas
  • Bond a broad range of substrates including Nylon 12 and PEBA