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LOCTITE® UK 3173 / UK 3182 – Polyurethane Potting Compound – Low shrinkage, low exotherm encapsulation for electrical and electronic applications

  • Item Name: LOCTITE® UK 3173 / UK 3182 (Hysol® 3173/3182)

  • Manufacturer: Henkel

  • Technologies: Two-component polyurethane resin and hardener system

  • Color: Resin – Dark brown; Hardener – Black; Mixed – Black

  • Cure Type: Room temperature or heat cure

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1. Product overview

LOCTITE® UK 3173 (polyurethane resin) is designed for combination with LOCTITE® UK 3182 (polyurethane hardener) to produce a low-shrinkage, low-exotherm potting compound. The system cures at room temperature or with accelerated heat and provides balanced electrical insulation, good hardness, and stable mechanical properties.


2. Applications

This system is mainly applied in potting, encapsulation, and protective coating of sensitive components. It is suitable for use in electronic, electrical, and industrial devices where dimensional stability, insulation, and resistance to environmental stress are critical.

3. Typical Properties

Condition Property Value
Uncured – Resin (UK 3173) Specific Gravity 1.23
Viscosity (25 °C, Spindle #1 @ 20 rpm) 75 cP
Appearance Dark brown
Uncured – Hardener (UK 3182) Specific Gravity 1.59
Viscosity (25 °C, Spindle #6 @ 20 rpm) 30,000 cP
Appearance Black
Mixed System (3173 + 3182) Mix Ratio (Vol./Wt.) 1:5.2 / 13:87
Specific Gravity 1.56
Viscosity (25 °C) 5,500 cP
Work Time (300 g @ 25 °C) < 7 min
Gel Time (300 g @ 25 °C) 14 min
Cure Schedule 90 min @ 25 °C / 30 min @ 85 °C
Cured System Shore Hardness (A) 75
Tg -10 °C
CTE (above Tg) 128 × 10⁻⁶ mm/mm·°C
Dielectric Constant (1 kHz) 4.02
Dissipation Factor (1 kHz) 0.07
Volume Resistivity 1.5 × 10¹⁵ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength 370 V/mil

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