This two-part system can withstand exposure to repeated autoclaving and aggressive sterilants.
Master Bond EP62-1HTMed is a chemically resistant two-part epoxy that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity and therefore can be used in many medical device applications. It features high temperature resistance and good flow properties and is suitable for bonding, sealing, and coating.
The product resists repeated sterilization cycles, including STERRAD® and autoclaving. It is also capable of withstanding exposure to gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, bleach, and other aggressive sterilants and chemicals. EP62-1HTMed reportedly offers a tensile strength of 10,000-11,000 psi and adheres well to a variety of similar and dissimilar substrates, including metals, plastics, rubbers, ceramics, and composites. This electrically insulative compound has a volume resistivity of more than 1014 ohm-cm, a glass transition temperature of 150-155°C, and is serviceable from -60°F to +450°F (-51°C to +232°C).