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Araldite® 2012 – Rapid-curing, two-component epoxy adhesive offering high-strength, versatile bonding for metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and industrial or craft applications

  • Item Name: Araldite® 2012

  • Manufacturer: Huntsman Advanced Materials

  • Technologies: Two-component epoxy paste

  • Color: Araldite® 2012/A – Opaque, Araldite® 2012/B – Pale yellow, Mixed – Pale yellow

  • Cure Type: Room temperature curing, rapid cure

  • Package Size: Contact to Techniq VN for details.

  • Shelf Life: 3 years

1. Product Overview

Araldite® 2012 is a two-component epoxy paste adhesive, designed for rapid curing at room temperature. It is high viscosity, high strength, and tough, suitable for both industrial and craft applications. Key advantages include fast cure, multipurpose use, low shrinkage, and excellent bonding on diverse materials.


2. Applications

  • Bonds metals, ceramics, glass, rubber, rigid plastics, and other commonly used materials.

  • Suitable for general industrial assembly, repairs, and craftsman applications.

  • Provides durable structural bonds when proper surface pretreatment (cleaning, abrasion, or chemical etching) is applied.

3. Typical Properties

Before & After Mixing

Property 2012/A 2012/B Mixed
Color (visual) Opaque Pale yellow Pale yellow
Specific Gravity 1.16–1.18 1.15–1.18 ~1.18
Viscosity at 77°F (cP) 25,000–45,000 20,000–40,000 ~25,000–35,000
Pot Life (100 g at 77°F) 5–8 min
Shelf Life (36–104°F) 3 years 3 years
Mix Ratio (by weight/volume) 100 100 1:1 (equal parts)

Cured Properties

Test / Substrate Lap Shear Strength (psi)
Metals
Aluminum 2611
Steel 37/11 3046
Stainless Steel V4A 3916
Galvanized Steel 1595
Copper 2756
Brass 3046
Plastics
GRP 1334
CFRP 2089
SMC 740
ABS 595
PVC 508
PMMA 464
Polycarbonate 551
Polyamides 319

Additional mechanical data:

  • Flexural Strength: 6,672 psi (46 MPa)

  • Flexural Modulus: 239,950 psi (1654 MPa)

  • Roller Peel Strength: 20–31 pli (3.5–5.5 N/mm) depending on cure cycle

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