ARALDITE CRYSTAL is a crystal clear, fast setting 2 component epoxy adhesive supplied in tubes. It is perfect for jobs that require invisible joins or high transparency. It is a strong, long lasting, solvent free adhesive which is water resistant and can be painted or sanded. Sets in 5 minutes.

ADVANTAGES

• Extra strong bonding
• Specially formulated for glass and jewellery
• Transparent - invisible
• Rapid set
• Easy application
• Temperature resistant (-30oC - +80oC)
• Humidity resistant
• Sandable and paintable
• Fills uneven breaks
• Withstands rough handling
• 100% solid content
• Solvent free

APPLICATIONS

ARALDITE CRYSTAL bonds glass, jewellery, crystals, china, porcelain, ceramics and also many other materials such as metal, wood, masonry, dry concrete, chipboard, leather, cardboard, most hard plastics, fabrics and rubbers (not suitable for polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon, expanded polystyrene).
IMPORTANT: ARALDITE CRYSTAL is not suitable for bonding rear-view mirrors to car windscreens. Do not use for items, which may contain food or drink, as the joint however secure and clean it may appear, may entrap bacteria from the environment. Not intended for repairs on safety critical items e.g. rotating parts of hover mowers. Please note that some items are molded from polymers such as polythene or polypropylene, for example, and are simply not designed for repair. Repair may not be viable or would need specialist chemical treatment to achieve a bond.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Make sure surfaces are dry, clean and free from dust, dirt and grease. For even better bonding slightly roughen surfaces with sandpaper.
2. Remove cups from the tubes.
3. Dispense equal volumes of resin and hardener onto a clean disposable surface. Mix well for 30 seconds, by stirring and folding with a plastic palette knife. It is important to ensure a thorough mix. Reseal tubes with their correct caps as soon as possible.
4. Apply the mixed adhesive within 5 minutes to both surfaces of the joint and assemble carefully. A layer of adhesive 0.05 to 0.10 mm thick will normally impart the greatest lap shear strength to the joint.
5. Keep the joint supported until set. A rubber band or sticky tape is ideal. An approximate guide to support and handling times at room temperature is given below:
   Pot life: 5 minutes, approximately at 23oC
   Support time: 20 minutes at 23oC
   Full strength: 2 hours at 23oC
   Setting times may be shorter in hot weather. In cold conditions the rate of curing of the mixed adhesive may be slowed down significantly and weak joints may result. For best results, use between 20oC and 25oC.
6. For a perfect finish carefully remove any excess adhesive with a sharp knife before the adhesive has fully hardened.

REMARKS

Thorough mixing is the key to getting a good cured product. Simply stirring leaves unmixed materials at the margins. Always fold in the edges then re-stir. Cured adhesive may yellow if exposed to sunlight for long periods.

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