LOCTITE CAT 15 LV
Harmonization Code : 8529.90 | Parts solely or principally used for TV, radio, and transmission
Main features
- Low-Viscosity Epoxy Hardener
- 120-Minute Working Time
- Rigid/Semi-Rigid/Flexible Epoxy Systems
Product Description
LOCTITE® CAT 15LV™ is a low-viscosity epoxy hardener specifically formulated for use with LOCTITE ABLESTIK® 45LV epoxy resin systems. The hardener enables the formulation of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible adhesive systems depending on the resin-to-hardener ratio used. It provides room-temperature or accelerated heat curing, excellent adhesion to metals, glass and plastics, and is particularly effective for bonding dissimilar substrates. The system offers adjustable flexibility, good electrical insulation properties and dependable mechanical performance across a wide operating temperature range.
Key Features & Benefits
- Low-viscosity epoxy hardener for ABLESTIK 45LV systems.
- Adjustable rigid, semi-rigid or flexible cure profiles.
- Room-temperature or heat-cure capability.
- Good adhesion to metals, plastics and glass.
- Suitable for bonding dissimilar materials.
- Good electrical insulating properties.
- Long working time for assembly operations.
Recommended Applications
- General-purpose industrial bonding.
- Metal-to-plastic assemblies.
- Glass-to-metal bonding.
- Electrical and electronic assembly.
- Applications requiring tunable flexibility.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Epoxy Hardener | — | LOCTITE CAT 15LV |
| Appearance | Black Liquid | — | Component B |
| Viscosity | 11,000 | mPa·s (cP) | Uncured hardener |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97 | — | 25°C |
| Recommended Mix Ratio (Rigid) | 100 : 25 | Resin : Hardener | By weight |
| Recommended Mix Ratio (Semi-Rigid) | 100 : 50 | Resin : Hardener | By weight |
| Recommended Mix Ratio (Flexible) | 100 : 100 | Resin : Hardener | By weight |
| Shelf Life | 12 | months | 25°C |
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Time (Rigid) | 120 | minutes | 100 g mass at 25°C |
| Working Time (Semi-Rigid) | 90 | minutes | 100 g mass at 25°C |
| Working Time (Flexible) | 90 | minutes | 100 g mass at 25°C |
| Recommended Cure Schedule | 16 - 24 | hours | 25°C room temperature cure |
| Accelerated Cure | 30 - 60 | minutes | 90°C |
| Operating Temperature (Rigid) | -40 to +90 | °C | Typical service range |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Rigid) | 68 | °C | ISO 11357-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.4 | W/m·K | Rigid, Semi-rigid and Flexible systems |
| Dielectric Breakdown Strength | 16 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | >1 × 10¹⁵ | Ω·cm | IEC 60093 |
| Lap Shear Strength (Rigid, Aluminum) | 17 | N/mm² | ISO 4587, tested at 25°C |
