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Description for Henkel Armstrong C-1 Epoxy Resin w/ Activator A
A versatile, low viscosity, unfilled resin that is an excellent insulator, and provides outstanding chemical resistance to most compounds.Brand Armstrong Chemical Resistance Acetone, Chemical Resistance: Glacial Acetic Acid, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Salt Water, Ammonia, 28%, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Distilled Water, Hexane, Ethyl Acetate, Ethylenedichloride, Toluene Application Type Bond, Pot, Laminating 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Aluminum , Steel Industry Electrical Manufacturer Henkel Chemistry Epoxy, Versatile Cure Method 2 Parts Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 74 Cure Time (min) 10,080, 120 Viscosity (cPs) Low, 3,500, 5.00 to 15, 2,200 Color Amber High Temperature Resistance (°C) 74 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51 Density (g/cm³) 0.043 lbs/cubic inch -
Technical Data for Henkel Armstrong C-1 Epoxy Resin w/ Activator A
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Distilled Water, Salt Water
- Chemical Resistance - Acetone, Ammonia, 28%, Ethyl Acetate, Ethylenedichloride, Hexane, Toluene
- Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - Glacial Acetic Acid
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Application Type
- Laminate - Laminating
- Adhesive - Bond
- Pottant / Encapsulant - Pot
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Electronics - Electrical
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Chemistry
- Epoxy
- Other - Versatile
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - 2 Parts
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Color
- Red - Amber
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Brand
- Armstrong
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 74 Cure Time (min) 10,080, 120 Viscosity (cPs) Low, 3,500, 5.00 to 15, 2,200 Test Method Set Time (min) Fast initial Work / Pot Time (min) 30 Test Method Mix Ratio 100:8 (by weight) Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 1,340 Test Method Shear Strength (psi) 1,780, 200, 1,560, 1,530, 1,600, 1,780, 1,350, 630, 1,550, 1,650, 1,400, 1,890, 2,200, 3,250, 180, 2,810, 2,190, 2,320, 2,400, 2,010, 2,170, 3,140, 2,070, 2,220, 2,760, 2,750, 2,320 Test Method Cleavage Strength (psi) 1,120 Test Method Compressive Strength (psi) 13,900, 15,500 Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 7,650, 8,380 Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 74 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51 Conductivity
Unfilled Unfilled Dielectric Strength (V/mil) >450 Hardness
Shore D Hardness 84 Elongation (%) 4, 6, 5 Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.180, 0.950 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 7.3e-5 (in./ in/°C), 50 (ppm/°C) Test Method Density (g/cm³) 0.043 lbs/cubic inch Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf life is one year when stored below 90°F out of sunlight and in original unopened containers of pints or greater. Shelf life will vary with specialty packages. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <90 Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Temperature |
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Low | |
3,500 cPs | 25°C |
5.00 to 15 cPs | 25°C |
2,200 cPs | 25°C |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Temperature |
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30 min | 25°C |
Cleavage Strength Test Methods
Cleavage Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature |
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1,120 psi | 120 min | 74°C |
Compressive Strength Test Methods
Compressive Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature |
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13,900 psi | 10,080 min | 20 to 25°C Room Temperature |
15,500 psi | 120 min | 74°C |
General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature |
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1,340 psi | 120 min | 74°C |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature |
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7,650 psi | 10,080 min | 20 to 25°C Room Temperature |
8,380 psi | 120 min | 74°C |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Chemical | Test Time | Test Temperature |
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1,780 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 20 to 25°C Room Temperature | ||
200 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 82°C | ||
1,560 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | -51°C | ||
1,530 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ammonia, 28% | 604,800 sec | |
1,600 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Distilled Water | 604,800 sec | |
1,780 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Salt water 10% | 604,800 sec | |
1,350 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Acetone | 604,800 sec | |
630 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Glacial Acetic Acid | 604,800 sec | |
1,550 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Toluene | 604,800 sec | |
1,650 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ethylenedichloride | 604,800 sec | |
1,400 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ethyl Acetate | 604,800 sec | |
1,890 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Hexane | 604,800 sec | |
2,200 psi | 10,080 min | 25°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 604,800 sec | ||
3,250 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 82°C | ||
180 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | -51°C | ||
2,810 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ammonia, 28% | 604,800 sec | |
2,190 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Distilled Water | 604,800 sec | |
2,320 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Salt water 10% | 604,800 sec | |
2,400 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Acetone | 604,800 sec | |
2,010 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Glacial Acetic Acid | 604,800 sec | |
2,170 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Toluene | 604,800 sec | |
3,140 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ethylenedichloride | 604,800 sec | |
2,070 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Ethyl Acetate | 604,800 sec | |
2,220 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | Hexane | 604,800 sec | |
2,760 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 604,800 sec | ||
2,750 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Aluminum to Aluminum | 604,800 sec | ||
2,320 psi | 120 min | 74°C | Steel to Steel |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Temperature (°C) |
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7.3e-5 (in./ in/°C) | 25°C |
50 (ppm/°C) | 93°C |

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