Loctite EA E-00CL Clear 3-minute set, medium-low viscosity, Chemical Resistant Machinable Epoxy

Product Name

Loctite EA E-00CL Clear 3-minute set, medium-low viscosity, Chemical Resistant Machinable Epoxy

Brief Description

Loctite EA E-00CL is a fast-setting, two-component, clear, industrial-grade epoxy adhesive. Once mixed, it cures at room temperature to form a clear, rigid, and machinable bondline. This flowable epoxy provides excellent chemical and solvent resistance, and acts as an effective electrical insulator, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Popular Applications & Uses

• General purpose bonding of various substrates.
• Potting components.
• Encapsulating sensitive parts.
• Applications requiring a clear bond line.

Industries that Commonly Use It

• General Manufacturing
• Metal Fabrication
• Plastic Fabrication
• Electrical Services or Products
• Chemical Industry
• Automotive Service/Repair
• Marine
• Construction/ Building Services
• Cabinet & Woodworking
• Artist, Artisan
• Fabrication
• Sign & Display

Special and Unique Features

• Clear Bond Line: Forms a transparent bond, ideal for aesthetic or optical applications.
• Fast Setting: Offers a quick 3-3.5 minute working life and a 4-minute tack-free time for rapid assembly.
• Machinable: The cured epoxy forms a rigid bondline that can be machined.
• Excellent Electrical Insulation: Acts as a strong insulator, suitable for electrical and electronic applications.
• Chemical and Solvent Resistant: Provides long-lasting protection in demanding environments exposed to various chemicals and solvents.
• Flowable, Medium-Low Viscosity: Allows for easy application and penetration into intricate areas.
• Room Temperature Cure: Cures at ambient temperatures after mixing.

Key Properties

• Technology: Epoxy
• Chemical Type (Resin): Epoxy
• Chemical Type (Hardener): Mercaptan
• Components: Two-part (Resin & Hardener)
• Mix Ratio (by volume/weight): 1:1
• Working Life: 3.5 minutes
• Tack Free Time: 4 minutes
• Color (Mixture): Clear
• Viscosity (Mixed): Medium-low, flowable (Resin: 7,000-13,000 mPa·s; Hardener: 2,200-4,500 mPa·s)
• Shore Hardness (Durometer D): 80
• Tensile Strength: 26 N/mm² (3,800 psi)
• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 20 °C (68 °F)
• Elongation: 13%
• Optimal Storage Temperature: 8 °C to 21 °C (46.4°F to 69.8°F)

Surface Compatibility

Loctite EA E-00CL bonds effectively to a wide variety of substrates, including:

• Plastics (e.g., Acrylic, Nylon, ABS, Polycarbonate, PVC)
• Metals (e.g., Aluminum, Acid etched aluminum, Anodized aluminum, Grit-Blasted Steel, Stainless Steel)
• Glass
• Rubber
• Wood (e.g., Fir)
• Ceramics
• Epoxy

Known backups / known substitutes

• Infinity EP 100 Clear General Purpose 5-Minute Epoxy
• 3M Scotch-Weld DP100 Clear Epoxy
• ASI MP 5405 Clear 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive
• Loctite EA E-05CL (offers more flexibility and toughness)
• Loctite EA E-30CL (lower viscosity option)
• Loctite EA E-20HP (toughened, medium viscosity)

Comparison Note

Loctite EA E-00CL stands out for its rapid 3-minute set time, crystal-clear finish, medium-low viscosity, and machinability, making it an excellent choice for applications demanding quick assembly and a transparent, rigid bond. While alternatives like Infinity EP 100, 3M Scotch-Weld DP100, and ASI MP 5405 provide similar general-purpose, clear, fast-setting epoxy characteristics, other Loctite epoxies offer specialized properties. For instance, Loctite EA E-05CL provides enhanced flexibility and toughness, Loctite EA E-30CL is a lower viscosity option, and Loctite EA E-20HP is a toughened, medium viscosity adhesive. These variations allow users to select the most appropriate epoxy based on specific requirements for flexibility, toughness, or flow characteristics.