ARALDITE 2021-1 and ARALDITE 2022-1 Introduced

Phil Black - PII Editor 25/04/2016

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As part of its commitment to continuous product development and to ensure the sustainability of its structural adhesive range, Huntsman Advanced Materials has introduced ARALDITE® 2021-1 and ARALDITE® 2022-1.

These two-component, toughened, methacrylate adhesive systems replace ARALDITE® 2021 and ARALDITE® 2022 respectively, with the new products offering measurable improvements. Most significantly, there is a brand-new production process with secured sources of raw materials in place – Huntsman’s Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) adhesives manufacturing has been consolidated into just one dedicated plant in the EU and further to this, a simplification of Huntsman Advanced Materials’ internal supply chain has taken place to ensure faster deliveries to customers.

Another notable change is the new, adhesive casing design. The innovative cartridge has been created to include a re-designed application nozzle, which successfully stops cross-contamination between the resin and activator, thus preventing the cartridge being blocked by cured adhesive residues after the first use.

Other features of ARALDITE® 2021-1 and ARALDITE® 2022-1 include improved elongation at break; notable toughness and resilience to vibrations; dynamic loading; mechanical impact and assembly of dissimilar substrates.