Solvents

Solvents play a crucial role in surface preparation. The purpose of cleaning a surface before bonding a material with a solvent is to remove dust, dirt, and oils but also to not leave a film behind that could impair the bond strength.

Things to consider when choosing a solvent are some of the following. What material(s) are you prepping ? Is there a specific residue you’re attempting to remove ? Possibly from the manufacturing process of that material. Is there a need for a certain evaporation rate ?

Solvents become even more important for creating a clean surface when diffrent variables will be affecting the bond. Such as odd contours and shapes, vibration or stress, extreme temperatures, and when chemical or natural resistance is necessary.

Solvent products from Adhesive Bonding Technologies

At Adhesive Bonding Technologies, we offer solvents in an array of packaging

• All fantastic degreasers

• Different evaporation speeds

• I.P.A better for most plastics

• Acetone and M.E.K better for metals

• Offered in pre-packaged applicators

• Some products require hazardous materials shipping charge in large quantities and air shipments

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Contact Adhesive Bonding Technologies for more information on Solvent products to fit your needs.

Isopropyl Alcohol 99%

99% Isopropyl Alcohol a great degreaser for light oils and dirt's. Will not cause discoloring or dissolving of most plastics.

• Flash point 54F (12C)

• Miscible in water, ethanol, ether, and chloroform

• Will dissolve Polyvinyl butyral, ethyl cellulose, most oils, and natural resins

• Clear in color

• Requires hazardous materials shipping charge in large quantities and air shipments

Contact Adhesive Bonding Technologies for more information on Solvent products to fit your needs.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone also known as Butanone is an organic solvent that is a great degreaser for heavy manufacturing oils and lubricants. Can also be used to clean up certain adhesives, lacquer and latex paints. It has a fast evaporation rate although not as fast as Acetone. It will however degrade and discolor most plastics especially if exposed for a long period of time.

• Flash point 21F (-6.1C)

• Immiscible in water

• Will degrade or discolor most plastics and rubbers

• clear in color

• Requires hazardous materials shipping charge in large quantities and air shipments

Contact Adhesive Bonding Technologies for more information on Solvent products to fit your needs.

Acetone

Acetone is a very common organic solvent with a rapid evaporation rate. An excellent degreaser and cleaner for all common metals, glass, porcelain, many plastics and synthetic fibers. Great thinner and remover for polyester and epoxy resins, contact adhesives, label residue, and fiberglass resins. Making it an excellent cleaner and prep solvent for fiberglass work.

• Flash point -4F (-20C)

• Miscible in water, MEK, IPA and more

• Good for use on most plastics and rubbers

• Clear in color

• Rapid Evaporation

• Requires hazardous materials shipping charge in large quantities and air shipments

Contact Adhesive Bonding Technologies for more information on Solvent products to fit your needs.

Solvents

Isopropyl Alcohol 99%

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Acetone

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