Acid Resistant Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

Topics Covered

Introduction
Epoxy Systems Provide Exceptional Acid Resistance
Basic Properties of Acid Resistant Adhesives
Major Applications of Acid Resistant Systems
Popular Acid Resistant Systems
     EP62-1
     EP21ARHT
Packaging
About Master Bond

Introduction

Master Bond’s technologically advanced adhesives, sealants, and coatings offer unmatched resistance to acids. They are presently employed in chemical piping, processing equipment, and storage tanks. They provide long term resistance to a wide range of acids including, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and phosphoric acid. Master Bond’s database of chemical immersion tests extend up to 10 years.

Specific formulations of Master Bond acid resistant compounds are custom formulated to meet unique design requirements. Grades are offered with fast cure, high temperature resistance, and electrical insulation properties. Master Bond’s products adhere to many similar and dissimilar substrates including metals, glass, ceramics, and plastics.

Epoxy Systems Provide Exceptional Acid Resistance

Specific Master Bond compounds offer resistance to:

  • Sulfuric acid
  • Hydrofluoric acid
  • Nitric acid
  • Chromic acid
  • Phosphoric acid
  • Lactic acid
  • Acetic acid
  • Citric acid

Basic Properties of Acid Resistant Adhesives

Specific Master Bond acid resistant systems are designed to meet unique performance requirements. Among the most important are:

  • Fast cures
  • Low shrinkage
  • Electrical insulation
  • Resistance to extreme temperatures
  • Non-drip application
  • Low thermal expansion
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Toughness
  • Withstand vibration and impact

Major Applications of Acid Resistant Systems

  • Battery casings
  • Protective linings
  • Battery acid storage areas
  • Laboratory table top coatings
  • Tank linings
  • Jet engine test cells
  • Severe caustic & acidic environments
  • Corrosion protective coating for interior of potable water pipelines
  • To provide excellent protection against severe corrosive attack from chemicals
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Pulp and paper plants
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Drum storage areas
  • Laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical production areas
  • Secondary containment pits
  • Power lines
  • Protective automotive coatings
  • Pilings, moles, locks, weirs, barrages, and other steel structures
  • Corrosion protection of steel pipelines used to transport oil, gas and water.
  • Steel Tanks
  • Protective Pipe lining
  • Heat exchangers
  • Condenser boxes
  • Components used for manufacture of acids
  • Acid dilution areas
  • Reaction vessels & equipment
  • Electroplating industry
  • Stainless steel pickling tanks
  • Equalization tanks
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulic steel construction
  • Machine foundations
  • Bearing plates
  • Electrolytic cells
  • Storage tanks for handling chemicals
  • Apparatus for conveying effluents and chemicals
  • Storage tanks
  • Various towers and tanks in Sulfuric acid plants
  • Phosphoric acid plant
  • Ammonium sulfate plants
  • Urea prilling towers
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • Pulp & Paper mills
  • Leaching tanks
  • Chlorination and storage tanks
  • Spent electrolyte storage tanks
  • Cooling towers
  • Scrubber platforms
  • Thermal Power Plants
  • Battery Manufacturing Units

Popular Acid Resistant Systems

EP62-1

Master Bond EP62-1 is a two part, high performance epoxy resin system features long pot life at ambient temperatures and cures at moderately elevated temperatures. High thermal stability and exceptional chemical resistant properties.

EP21ARHT

EP21ARHT is a durable, two component epoxy adhesive, sealant and coating. Can successfully withstand immersion for more than a year in hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Cures at room temperature. High bond strength.

Packaging

We offer a wide array of packaging options to speed productivity, minimize waste and save energy including:

  • Quantities from grams to gallons
  • Cans, bottles and jars
  • Cartridges for manual and pneumatic guns
  • Bipaks for field service kits

About Master Bond

Master Bond is a leading adhesive manufacturer offering high quality adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds. Master Bond’s product line consists of epoxy adhesives, polyurethane, silicone, cyanoacrylate and latex adhesives. Master Bond’s structural adhesives offer design flexibility and provide excellent bonding performance with a vast array of 3,000 custom designed adhesive formulations. Adhesive properties differ in viscosity, cure speed, chemical and temperature resistance, strength, electrical and thermal conductivity. Specific adhesive systems are designed to meet USP Class VI certification for medical use or NASA requirements for low outgassing. Master Bond products are successfully implemented in medical, optical, aerospace, electronic, and other hi-tech industries.

Source: Master Bond

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Date Added: Nov 15, 2011 | Updated: Dec 14, 2011
Comments
  1. Nataraj Kumar Nataraj Kumar Germany says:

    Can I use Masterbond acid resistant glue or adhesive for Silicon samples? If yes, what is the price and how to order ?

    • Rolf Easto Rolf Easto AZoNetwork Team Member says:

      Hi Nataraj, thanks for asking and we've passed your comment onto the team at Master Bond, so hopefully you should hear from them very shortly.

    • Rohit Ramnath Rohit Ramnath United States says:

      Please feel free to contact us at your convenience at: http://www.masterbond.com/contact. We would be glad to help you further.

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