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Bomar Oligomers® BR-542MB

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BR-542MB is a difunctional, aliphatic polyether urethane methacrylate. BR-542MB is used for its desirable balance of toughness and flexibility and its ability to adhere to a variety of substrates. As a primary oligomer, BR-542MB offers excellent properties of adhesion and optical clarity. As a co-oligomer, BR-542MB can be used to improve an existing formulation's glass adhesion.

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
Features
  • High tensile strength
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Exhibits hydrolytic stability
  • Good impact resistance
  • Improves adhesion
  • Provides weatherability
  • Low skin sensitivity

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Applications
  • Optically clear coatings
  • Tough 3D printing resins
  • Plastic-bonding adhesive

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)1.05g/cm3
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.48
Viscosity (at 60°C)4900cP

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Cured Mechanical Properties
Property I30 I50 TM50 TP50 H50 HE30
Tensile Strength, psi** 2,200 3,000 5,400 1,500 3,300 3,500
Elongation, %** 100 130 5.2 6.3 6.4 110
Elastic Modulus, ksi* 15 65 190 55 110 70
Durometer Hardness 55D 720 85D 710 74D 700
Water Absorption, % (24 hrs) 0.58 0.33 0.76 0.81 0.63 2.53
MEK Double Rubs (#) 20 9 >200 16 160 14
Tg(DMA)=50°C; Peak tan delta; cured with 2 phr of Omnirad® 184  

** Per ASTM D882 – Not Tested || Incompatible X Unable to Measure

Typical Formulations
Test Formulation Name 130 160 TM50 TP50 H50 HE30
BR-146 70 50 50 50 50 70
IBOA 30 50        
TMPTA     50      
TPGDA       50    
HODA         50  
HEMA           30
Omniradw 184 2 2 2 2 2 2
Viscosity, 25C 6,400 1,000 4,400 1,100 500 2,600

* Brookfield – CAP 2000+ @ 25°C.

Adhesion Properties
Substrate I30 I50 TM50 TP50 H50 HE30
ABS         *  
Aluminum * **        
Cold Rolled Steel * **        
Glass           *
HDPE            
PET     *** ** *** **
PMMA     ***   *  
Polycarbonate ** ** ** *** ***  
Polypropylene            
PVC ** ** *** ** ** *
Stainless Steel   ***       *

* Recommended ** Highly Recommended *** Strongly Recommended

Viscosity Reduction with Reactive Diluents

Bomar Oligomers® BR-542MB - Viscosity Reduction With Reactive Diluents

Safety & Health

Safety

This product is intended for industrial use only. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wear impervious gloves. Repeated or continuous skin contact with uncured material may cause irritation. Remove material from skin with soap and water. Never use organic solvents to remove material from skin and eyes.
For more information on the safe handling of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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