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LEECAST 38-191 is a proprietary two-part epoxy adhesive and encapsulating compound. It has been used extensively for potting lead wires in UL-listed commercial gasoline pumps. LEECAST 38-191 has exceptional chemical resistance, especially in respect to gasoline, various gasoline alcohol additives, and other aggressive organic solvents. It also features fast room temperature cure and excellent adhesion to a variety of wire coatings and other substrates. It is formulated with enough thixotropy to inhibit sag on vertical surfaces and self-leveling when applied in a bead on horizontal surfaces.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Adhesive, Epoxy Adhesive

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    CAS No.
    25068-38-6

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Appearance
    Black liquid, Light gray liquid
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Thixotropy (25ºC) (PART A)121000
    Viscosity (25ºC) (Part A)50900cps
    Density (Part A)10.8lbs./gal
    Specific Gravity (Part A)1.3g/ml
    Thixotropy (25ºC) (PART B)146000
    Viscosity (25ºC) (Part B)45500cps
    Density (Part B)12.5lbs./gal
    Specific Gravity (Part B)1.5g/ml
    Handling Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Hardness Part A (25ºC)85Shore D
    Hardness Part B (25ºC)85Shore D
    Mix Ratio, by volume (Part A)100
    Mix Ratio, by weight (Part A)100
    Gel Time (25ºC) (100 g) (PART A)32minutes
    Green Strength (Part A)15hours
    Full Strength (Part A)7days
    Mix Ratio, by volume (Part B)20
    Mix Ratio, by weight (Part B)23
    Gel Time (25ºC) (100 g) (PART B)32minutes
    Green Strength (Part B)15hours
    Full Strength (Part B)7days

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Chemical Resistance
      Fuel C/methanol Fuel C/ethanol Fuel C only
    Weight Gain, % 0.0066 0.0007 0.0004
    Hardness Change, % Nil Nil Nil
    Compressive Strength Increase, % 1.01 0.09 0.11

                       1 Fume resistance, 8 days @ 25oC

    UL Crush Test

    METHOD
    Cylindrical specimens of LEECAST 38-191 were exposed to saturated vapors for a period of 168 hours. Following these exposures, the samples were placed between two parallel plates and crushed with a compression-testing machine having a crosshead speed of 0.1 in/min. The load was applied perpendicular to the axis of the cylindrical samples and the compressive force required to crack and break the specimens was recorded.
    RESULTS
     

    Sample Conditioning Sample Crush Force (lb.) Percent of As Received
    As received 3897 100
    Fuel C 3633 93
    Fuel A 3443 88
    IRM 903 Oil 3410 88
    85% Fuel C/ 15% Methanol 3510 90
    85% Fuel C/ 15% Ethanol 3613 93

    The resistance to crushing following sample conditioning was higher than 85 percent of the As Received value.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf life

    6 months