Low Density Epoxy Syntactic Structural Adhesive for Automotive Applications
The present disclosure provides a syntactic structural adhesive comprising an epoxy resin, a low density particulate filler and a hardener that, upon curing, exhibits at least the following well-balanced properties: (i) a density less than 1 g/cm3; (ii) a compression modulus greater than 500 MPa; and (iii) a lap shear strength greater than 750 psi. The syntactic structural adhesive may be used in a variety of applications, such as in automotive applications for bonding and/or sealing metal, plastic and composite parts.
» Number: US2021292615A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 23/09/2021
» Applicant: HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MAT AMERICAS LLC?[US]
» Inventor: KUANG WENFENG?[US]; XIE RUI?[US] (1)
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737