Medical adhesives
Permabond’s medical device grade cyanoacrylate and UV-curable adhesives have been specially formulated to bond plastics and
other materials commonly found in medical device manufacture. Permabond’s technical team can help you select the most appropriate
adhesive for your application or discuss your requirements for a custom formulation.
Medical adhesives
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How do Permabond cyanoacrylate adhesives work?
Permabond cyanoacrylate adhesives are one part adhesives that cure by reacting with minute traces of moisture on the surface of the material being bonded. They cure in seconds at ambient temperatures and have been formulated to bond flexible or rigid surfaces made from a wide range of plastics, rubbers or metals. |
How do Permabond UV-curable adhesives work?
UV adhesives do not dissolve, melt or weaken the two component. They form strong chemical bonds between the two substrates and provide a high strength alternative to other joining methods. They can be used to replace solvent welding to help reduce stress cracking and to increase bond strength and performance. UV-curables are also a good alternative to ultrasonic welding as they are more able to cope with gaps or varying tolerances, this helps reduce reject rates.
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Which sterilisation procedures will the 4C range withstand?
● Ethylene oxide sterilisation
● Gamma irradiation ● UV-irradiation ● Not suitable for autoclave sterilisation. |
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Typical Applications:
● Catheter bonding
● Bonding components for breathing masks ● Tacking wires and bonding materials for electro-cardiogram pads ● Bonding connectors to tubes ● Disposable scalpals - bonding blade to handle ● Bonding sponge swabs to swab stick. |
Typical Applications:
● Face mask bonding
● Needle bonding ● Bonding connectors ● Catheter bonding ● Blood collection reservoirs. |
Benefits of cyanoacrylates
● Cure in seconds - ideal for high-speed production
● No need for curing equipment ● Form high-strength bonds - often exceeding that of the substrate material. ● Colourless and transparent for a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish. ● Can adhere to difficult-to-bond materials. |
Benefits of UV-curables
● Cure in seconds - ideal for high-speed production lines
● Form high-strength bonds – often exceeding that of the substrate material. ● Colourless and transparent for a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish. ● Can adhere to difficult-to-bond materials. |
UV-Fluorescence: The 4UV80 range products are UV-fluorescent for easy in-line QC inspection. These products can be supplied without UV fluorescence if desired.
● Anaerobic MH052 for metal connections in oxygen delivery devices
● Anaerobic A1042 for tamper proofing medical equipment case covers
● Structural Acrylic TA 440 A&B for sealing attachment points of equipment carts, gurneys and stretchers.
*These products have not been tested for biocompatibility.
Grade
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MSDS |
Appearance
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Viscosity
mPa.s |
Density
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Flash Point
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Base Compound
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Cytotoxicity Approval
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4C10 |
Colourless,transparent
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40
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1,05
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82°C
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Ethyl cyanoacrylate
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Pass
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4C20 |
Colourless,transparent
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500
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1,05
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82°C
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Ethyl cyanoacrylate
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Pass
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4C30 |
Colourless,transparent
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1500
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1,05
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82°C
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Ethyl cyanoacrylate
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Pass
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4C40 |
Colourless,transparent
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2000
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1,05
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82°C
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Ethyl cyanoacrylate
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Pass
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Suitability of medical device grade cyanoacrylate on different plastics
ABS
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Excellent
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SBR
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Excellent
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Acrylic
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Excellent
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High-Impact Acrylic
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Excellent
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Polystyrene
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Excellent
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Polycarbonate
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Excellent
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PVC-Rigid
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Excellent
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PVC-Flexible
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Excellent
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Nylon
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Poor long-term durability
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SAN
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Excellent
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PBT
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Excellent
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Polyohenylsufone
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Excellent
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**Uncured d adhesive may cause stress cracking
Butyl cyanoacrylate 1001
Physical properties of the uncured Adhesive
Base compound
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Butyl cyanoacrylate
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Appearance
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Violet transparent
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Viscosity @ 25°C
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5 mPа/s
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Density
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1,05
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Flash point
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110°C
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Performance of cure Adhesive
Softening point
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150-170°C
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Dielectric strength
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10,000 Volts/mm
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Water absorbtion
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<2%
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Elongation
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<5%
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Fixture time - Steel
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<60 seconds
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-Buna N
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<60 seconds
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-Phenolic
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<60 seconds
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Lap shear strength - Steel
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4.8 N/mm²
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IMPORTANT: for tissue bonding adhesive, please contact Permabond
Permabond Medical Device UV-Adhesive Product Data
Grade |
MSDS |
Appearance |
Viscosity |
Density |
Flash Point |
Base Compound |
Cytotoxicity Approval |
4UV80 |
Opaque, translucent |
100-200 |
1,1 |
>100°C |
Methacrylate ester |
Pass |
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4UV80HV |
Opaque, translucent |
1800-2800 |
1,1 |
>100°C |
Methacrylate ester |
As 4UV80 with bio-inert filler |
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4UV80HH |
Opaque, translucent |
8000-12000 |
1,1 |
>100°C |
Methacrylate ester |
As 4UV80 with bio-inert filler |
Permabond can produce custom formulations to match customer’s specific viscosity requirements
Performance properties :
Fixture Time (low-powered 4mW/cm² lamp)
Polycarbonate to polycarbonate
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55 seconds
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Acrylic su acrylic
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6 seconds
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PVC to PVC (rigid)
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6 seconds
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PVC to PVC (flexible)
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5 seconds
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Polycarbonate to ABS
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55 seconds
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Polycarbonate to polycarbonate
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>9 N/mm² SF
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PVC to PVC (rigid)
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>5 N/mm² SF
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PVC to PVC (flexible)
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>2,5 N/mm² SF
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Polycarbonate to ABS
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>7 N/mm² SF
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Cured properties
Appearance |
Colourless, clear |
Shore D Hardness |
60 |
Tensile Strength |
12 N/mm² |
Elongation |
110% |
Dielectric Strength |
12 kV/mm |
Dielectric Constant 1MHz@25°C |
4 |
Service Temperature |
55°C to + 120°C |