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Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy – rapid-curing adhesive/encapsulant for metals, electronics, glass, ceramics, wood, and composites

Item Name: Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy
Manufacturer: ITW Performance Polymers
Technologies: Epoxy adhesive / encapsulant
Color: Light Amber
Cure Type: Ambient temperature, rapid-curing
Package Size: 25ml Dev-tube; 70g Twin-tube; 50ml Cartridge; 400ml Cartridge
Shelf Life: 3 years

1. Product Overview

Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy is a rapid-curing, general-purpose adhesive and encapsulant that forms a hard, rigid bond or coating within minutes. It is 100% reactive (solvent-free), offers good dielectric strength, and provides resistance against many solvents.


2. Applications

  • Quick metal-to-metal bonding and repairs.

  • Potting and encapsulation of electronic components and assemblies.

  • Bonding of metals, fabrics, ceramics, glass, wood, and concrete in various combinations.

3. Typical Properties

Unmixed / Mixed Properties

Property Value
Colour (Unmixed) Light Amber
Mix Ratio (by Volume & Weight) 1:1
Mixed Viscosity 10,000 cps
Mixed Density 1.10 g/cc
Working Time (28 g @ 23°C) 3–6 minutes
Fixture Time 10–15 minutes
Functional Cure @ 23°C 45–60 minutes
Full Cure 12 hours

Cured Properties (7 days @ 24°C)

Property Value
Adhesive Tensile Shear (ASTM D1002) 13 MPa
T-Peel 4–5 N/10 mm
Tensile Elongation 1%
Service Temperature (Dry) -40 to 93°C
Cured Hardness (ASTM D2240) 85D
Specific Volume 909 cm³/kg
Solids by Volume 100%
Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149) 19.6 kV/mm

Chemical Resistance (30 days immersion, RT cure)

Chemical Resistance
Acetic Acid (10%) Fair
Ammonia Excellent
Cutting Oil Excellent
Petrol (Unleaded) Poor
Hydrochloric Acid (10%) Poor
Kerosene Very Good
Mineral Spirits Excellent
Sodium Hydroxide (10%) Very Good
Acetone Poor
Corn Oil Excellent
Ethanol Excellent
Glycols/Antifreeze Excellent
Isopropanol Excellent
MEK Poor
Motor Oil Excellent
Sulphuric Acid (10%) Poor

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