New nanosilica filled one component UV curable epoxy called UV22 has been introduced by Master Bond Inc. This compound has been developed for coating, sealing and encapsulation applications. It features superb abrasion resistance, excellent optical clarity, low shrinkage and high physical strength properties. UV22 cures rapidly at room temperature upon exposure to a UV light source and is not professional oxygen inhibited. It has a service operating temperature range of -50°C to150°C . Post curing the UV22 material enhances its temperature resistance profile. Adding heat (90-125°C for 30 minutes) will give it a glass transition temperature of 135°C, far higher than traditional UV systems. The post curing is also effective in increasing its chemical resistance to solvents, acids and bases.

UV22 is easy to use. Despite the relatively high percentage of nanoparticles (>35%) added to the UV22, it industrial still retains high transparency and low viscosity without sedimentation due to the agglomerate-free colloidal dispersion of the nanoparticles in the professional resin. UV22 has a Shore D hardness of >80 and a tensile strength of >4,600 psi. It has a refractive index of 1.52 and shrinkage of 1-2%. Its electrical insulation properties are superior.

For further information please contact: Sheila Frankel: Phone: +44-207-039-0034 Fax: +44-207-060-0628 E-mail: eutech@masterbond.com