Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Benefits
- Simple preparation (1:1 mixing ratio).
- Contains no volatiles.
- Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates.
- Long open time.
- PSI’s fading dye technology makes it easy to determine when product is properly mixed.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Basic Uses
MIX2FIX GP Gel Adhesive bonds well to most surfaces, and in 24 hours forms a tough bond to a wide variety of substrates, including wood, steel, aluminum, cast iron, fiberglass/GRP, concrete, stone, china, copper, and unglazed ceramic. Use it to restore rotted wood, interior and exterior; repair and restore decking and damaged wood furniture; bond wood flooring and decking; repair gashes and dings in fiberglass boats, surfboards, baths and shower trays; fill and seal cracks in concrete and masonry.
- Applications Limitations
- Does not adhere to polyethylene, polypropylene or PTFE.
- See performance data for temperature limits.
- Do not apply at temperatures below 41°F (5°C).
- Not intended for structural applications.
- How to use
Surface preparation
To achieve optimum adhesion, surfaces should be sound and free of grease and dirt. Scuffing or sanding the surface with 80- to 120-grit emery paper prior to cleaning with an appropriate solvent helps ensure a good bond.
Mixing and application
Wear impermeable gloves when mixing or handling uncured product. Using equal portions of the resin and hardener, thoroughly mix until the blue color completely disappears and then apply. Mixing should take at least 2 to 3 minutes, depending on quantity. Try not to mix air into the material, particularly when using a mechanical stirrer for large quantities. Do not mix both containers together unless all of the material will be used in one application to be completed within the allowed work life. Containers of unmixed material can be resealed for future use. Evenly apply mixed adhesive to both surfaces to be joined, taking care to avoid air bubbles. Press the parts together and clamp lightly until the adhesive has gelled and developed handling strength, typically 8 hours at 75°F (24°C). Product cures faster at higher temperatures and larger volumes, slower at lower temperatures and in thin sections. Do not apply full load until the adhesive has completely cured.
Properties
- Cured Properties
- Uncured Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to hydrocarbons, ketones, alcohols, esters, halocarbons, aqueous salt solutions, dilute acids and bases | — | — |
| Compressive Strength | 7,250 (50) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D695 |
| Hardness, Shore D | 65.0 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Aluminum | 1,740 (12) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Fiberglass (Adhesive Failure) | 1,160 (8) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Glass (Substrate Failure) | 1,160 (8) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Hardwood (Adhesive Failure) | 1,160 (8) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Marine Plywood (Substrate Failure) | 725 (5) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Softwood (Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Glass) | 1,050 to 1,450 (7 to 10) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Lap Shear Tensile Strength On Steel | 2,175 (15) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D1002 |
| Physical Appearance When Cured | Amber solid | — | — |
| Temperure Limits Continuous | -40 to +250 (-40 to +121) | °F(°C) | — |
| Temperure Limits Intermittent | -40 to +300 (-40 to +149) | °F(°C) | — |
| Tensile Strength | 5,000 (34) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D925 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Applicion Temperure | 50 to 95 (10 to 35) | °F(°C) | — |
| Composition | Two-part epoxy adhesive | — | — |
| Handling Time 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 | hours | — |
| Mix Rio By Volume And Weight | 0.04236111111111111 | — | — |
| Mixed Density | 8.34 (1.02) | lb/gl ( g/cm3)) | — |
| Odor (Hardener) | Slight amine smell (no odor when cured) | — | — |
| Physical Appearance | Gel | — | — |
| Return To Service Time (75°F (24°C)) | 7 days | — | — |
| Viscosity | 10,00,000 | cps | — |
| Work Life (68°F (20°C)) | 3.0 | hours | — |
Safety & Health
- Health Precautions
Contains Epoxy Resin. Epoxies are skin/eye irritants and known sensitizers. Direct product contact may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Avoid skin/eye contact. Wear impermeable gloves when mixing or handling uncured product. Inhalation of dust may be harmful. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear dust mask and protective eyewear when sanding cured product. Ingestion of product may be harmful. Avoid ingestion. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Available in 80-lb (36-kg) kits; special packaging is available upon request for private label. Other packaging options to be determined. Minimum batch quantities apply.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
Two years from date of shipment when stored in unopened containers in a dry area at temperatures below 75°F (24°C).