Reaction adhesives

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Reaction adhesives based on MMA/PMMA are polymerization adhesives consisting of one or more components.

They cure by chemical reaction (polymerization) upon exposure to light or UV radiation, or upon addition of catalysts.

They act by partial dissolution of the adherend surface by the monomer. This causes the polymer chains to swell and become interlocked. During curing, the monomer forms new polymer chains that promote bond strength by additional entanglement.

These adhesives are gap-filling and highly suitable for area bonding. They provide very strong bonds of attractive appearance that are generally weather-resistant, depending on the desired adhesive type.

 

Nomenclature


ACRIFIX® 1R 9016

1-component polymerisation adhesive

UV-curing, low viscosity

 

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material, clear

Application
especially for clear internal fillet joints (display cases), but also butt joints or area bonding

Typical application
display cases, furniture, store fixtures, displays, mechanical engineering, model building

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free, more or less smooth surface

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be thinned with ACRIFIX® 1R 9019

Curing
preferably UV-A curing

Pot life in min
see Technical information

Radiant exposure time
10 – 20 minutes, depending on light source and distance

Time required before further processing
>2 hours

Viscosity (20 °C)
500 – 800 mPa*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 1R 9016 EN

ACRIFIX® 1R 0192

1-component polymerization adhesive

light-curing, viscous

 

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material, clear

Application
butt joints, area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
furniture, displays, store fixtures, mechanical engineering, model building, repairs and DIY

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be thinned with ACRIFIX® 1R 9019

Curing
light- or UV-A/B-curing

Pot life in min
see Technical information

Time required before further processing
> 3 hours

Viscosity (20 °C)
1600 - 2000 mPA*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 1R 0192 EN
ACRIFIX® 1R 0192 ES
ACRIFIX® 1R 0192 FR

ACRIFIX® 1R 0350

Rapid 1-component polymerization adhesive

UV-curing, highly viscous

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material, clear

Application
area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
caravan windows, displays, store fixtures, tradeshow booths, mechanical engineering

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free, slightly cloudy

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
good

Comment
mechanically applicable adhesive that is rubbery-elastic after curing

Curing
UV-A/B-curing

Pot life in minutes
see Technical information

Curing time in minutes
see Technical information

Time required before further processing
> 1 hour

Viscosity (20 °C)
4500 - 6000 mPA*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 1R 0350 EN
ACRIFIX® 1R 0350 ES
ACRIFIX® 1R 0350 FR

ACRIFIX® 1R 9019

1-component polymerization adhesive

UV-curing, highly fluid

For sheet material
preferably clear extruded (XT) acrylic sheet material, but also in combination with cast acrylic (GS) sheet

Application
for bonding of complex geometries without masking the surrounding areas, area bonding, butt joints

Typical application
displays, store fixtures, tradeshow booths, furniture, signage

Gap-filling
no

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
good

Comment
adhesive with excellent capillary action; the parts to be bonded must fit precisely together;
can be thickened with ACRIFIX® 1R 0192

Curing
UV-A/B-curing

Pot life
see Technical information

Radiant exposure time
30 - 60 in minutes in thin layer

Time required before further processing
>2 hours

Viscosity (20°C)
0.6 mPa*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 1R 9019 EN
ACRIFIX® 1R 9019 ES
ACRIFIX® 1R 9019 FR

ACRIFIX® 2R 0190

2-component polymerization adhesive

chemically curing, viscous

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material

Application
butt joints, area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
furniture, displays, store fixtures, mechanical engineering, model building, aquariums

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be thinned and colored

Curing
3 - 6 % catalyst ACRIFIX CA 0020

Pot life with 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020 / 200 g, 20°C
20 - 25 minutes

Curing time at 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020
60 - 70 minutes

Time required before further processing
> 3 hours

Viscosity (20 °C)
1600 - 2000 mPA*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 2R 0190 EN
ACRIFIX® 2R 0190 ES
ACRIFIX® 2R 0190 FR

ACRIFIX® 2R 0195

2-component polymerization adhesive

chemically curing, viscous

For acrylic sheet material
for satin extruded (XT) and cast (GS) surfaces

Application
butt joints, area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
furniture, displays, store fixtures, mechanical engineering, model building

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
bubble-free, translucent white, matte surface similar to PLEXIGLAS® Satinice GS

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be thinned and colored

Curing
max. 3 - 6 % catalyst ACRIFIX CA 0020

Pot life with 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020 / 200 g, 20°C
20 - 25 minutes

Curing time with 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020
60 - 70 minutes

Time required before further processing
> 3 hours

Viscosity (20 °C )
not measurable, thixotropic

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 2R 0195 EN
ACRIFIX® 2R 0195 ES
ACRIFIX® 2R 0195 FR

ACRIFIX® 2R 1200

2-component polymerization adhesive

chemically curing, highly viscous

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material

Application
butt joints, area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
furniture, displays, store fixtures, mechanical engineering, model building

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free, more or less smooth surface

Weather-resistant
limited, becomes cloudy when exposed to moisture (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be thinned and colored

Curing
max. 3 - 6 % catalyst ACRIFIX® CA 0020

Pot life with 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020 / 200 g, 20°C
15 - 20 minutes

Curing time at 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020
40 - 50 minutes

Time required before further processing
> 3 hours

Viscosity (20 °C)
2800 - 3600 mPA*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 2R 1200 EN
ACRIFIX® 2R 1200 ES
ACRIFIX® 2R 1200 FR

ACRIFIX® 2R 2019

2-component polymerization adhesive

chemically curing, low viscosity

For sheet material
extruded (XT) and cast (GS) acrylic sheet material

Application
butt joints, area bonding, filler joints

Typical application
display cases, furniture, displays, store fixtures, mechanical engineering, model building

Gap-filling
yes

Appearance of bond
virtually colorless, bubble-free, more or less smooth surface

Weather-resistant
yes (annealing recommended)

Bond strength
very good

Comment
can be colored

Curing
max. 3 - 6 % catalyst ACRIFIX® CA 0020

Pot life with 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020 / 200 g, 20°C
20 - 30 minutes

Curing time at 3 % ACRIFIX® CA 0020
50 - 70 minutes

Time required before further processing
> 3 hours

Viscosity (20 °C)
500 - 800 mPA*s

Safety indications
see safety data sheet

UN number
1133

Technical information
ACRIFIX® 2R 2019 EN
ACRIFIX® 2R 2019 ES
ACRIFIX® 2R 2019 FR