1. Product Overview

EV Bond 420 is a high-performance, two-part structural acrylic adhesive engineered to bond a wide range of plastics, metals, and composite assemblies. It offers outstanding bond strength, high durability, excellent impact resistance, and weathering performance. EV Bond 420 withstands extreme temperature fluctuations and resists many chemicals and environmental conditions.

Key Highlights:

• Technology/Base: Modified Acrylic

• Type: Structural Adhesive, Two-Component

• Cure: Room Temperature

• Viscosity (Resin): 100,000–200,000 cPs @ 25°C

• Viscosity (Activator): 40,000–80,000 cPs @ 25°C

• Appearance: Off-White or Yellow Viscous Liquid

• Mix Ratio: 10:1 volume (14.5:1 weight)

• Density (Mixed): 1.67 g/cc

• Shelf Life: 9 months (store 55–75°F, avoid freezing)

• 100% reactive, no surface preparation required

2. Applications

Recommended for bonding:

Metals:

• Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, E-Coated Metal

Thermosets:

• Fiberglass, Phenolic, Gel Coat, Epoxy, RIM Urethane, Polyurethane, Liquid Molding Resin

Thermoplastics:

• Acrylic, ABS, Polycarbonate, Nylon/PA, PPO, PVC, Vinyl, Styrene, PEEK, PBT Blends, PET Blends

General Guidelines:

• Best used between 65–80°F for consistent cure and viscosity

• Apply adhesive within open time (6–9 min) and allow fixture time (15–20 min)

• Parts should remain undisturbed until fixture time is reached

• Clean-up before curing using NMP or Citrus terpene-based cleaners