Master Bond (Hackensack, NJ) Supreme 17HTMed is a one component, toughened epoxy system formulated for bonding and sealing across medical device applications. This single component material requires no mixing prior to use, is not premixed and frozen, and offers an unlimited working life at room temperature. It is 100% reactive, contains no solvents or diluents, and passes ISO 10993-5 testing for non-cytotoxicity. Supreme 17HTMed withstands repeated sterilization, including autoclaving as well as aggressive chemical sterilants such as glutaraldehyde.
The cured system provides high bond strength, exhibiting a lap shear strength of 1,900–2,100 psi, a tensile strength of 7,000–8,000 psi, a compressive strength of 16,000–18,000 psi, and a Shore D hardness of 80–90 at 75°F. As a toughened formulation, it withstands thermal cycling and is well suited for bonding dissimilar substrates including metals, ceramics, composites, and many plastics.
The product can be stored refrigerated at 40°F to 50°F and is available in 1/2 pint, pint, quart, and gallon containers, as well as syringes.
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