Full General Datasheet

SPABOND™ 445
TOUGHENED GAP FILLING EPOXY ADHESIVE SYSTEM
¬ High Tg, strength and toughness

¬ Excellent gap filling, low exotherm and low shrinkage properties

¬ Designed for cartridge and mixing machine dispense

¬ Two hardener speeds give a full range of working times / clamp times

¬ Hardeners compatible with Spabond™ 435 and Spabond™ 440

¬ Optional black cured colour option is ideal for cosmetic carbon applications

¬ Lloyds Register Approved & DNV-GL certification pending

¬ Low Toxicity Hardener Formulations

INTRODUCTION
Spabond™ 445 is a toughened, high performance adhesive system ideal for bonding large structures where
substrate surfaces have uneven geometry. Developed from the proven performance of its predecessors, whilst
sharing the same hardener components as Spabond™ 435 and 440 to deliver a complete adhesive system.

The product has a thick, paste-like consistency, and can be applied without sag in thicknesses of over 30mm at 15°C, making
it ideal where large, uneven vertical gluelines are required. Available with a choice of two hardeners, improved cure
progression chemistry eliminates the need for an extra-slow hardener.

The unique formulation offers improved health & safety through the careful selection of low toxicity raw materials.

The product has a 3:1 mix ratio by volume. To aid mixing, the hardener components are pigmented to give visual indication
of mix quality. A black resin option is also available, which is useful for improving the cosmetic appearance of bondlines
involving exposed carbon composites.

Spabond™ 445 is available in cartridges and straight-sided pails & drums for machine mixing/dispense.

SYSTEM 20°C WORKING TIME* 20°C CLAMP TIME* PAGE

Product Information, Instructions for Use and Health & Safety 2

Spabond™ 445

Spabond™ 400 Fast ½ hour 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours 3

Spabond™ 400 Slow 3 ½ hours 16 hours 4

*working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all Spabond™ systems

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 PRODUCT INFORMATION
The product is available in a number of formats including DNV- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION STATUS CERTIFICATION

GL and Lloyd’s Register certifications (see table) please contact Spabond™ 445 Pending DNV-GL
your local customer support representative for more information.
Spabond™ 445 Approved Lloyd’s Register

TRANSPORT & STORAGE

The resin and hardeners should be kept in securely closed containers during transport COMPONENT UNITS 10 – 25°C

and storage. Any accidental spillage should be soaked up with sand, sawdust, cotton Spabond™ 445 Resin months 24
waste or any other absorbent material. The area should then be washed clean (see
appropriate Safety Data Sheet). Adequate long term storage conditions will result in a Spabond™ 400 Hardeners months 24

shelf life of 2 years for both the resin and hardeners. Storage should be in a warm dry place out of direct sunlight and protected from frost.
The storage temperature should be kept constant between 10°C and 25°C, cyclic fluctuations in temperature can cause crystallization.
Containers should be firmly closed. Hardeners, in particular, will suffer serious degradation if left exposed to air.
For more information on crystallization please refer to the Adhesives section on the Gurit website. (www.gurit.com)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

The product is optimised for use at 15 - 25°C. At lower temperatures the components thicken and may eventually become unworkable. To
ensure accurate mixing and good workability pre-warm the resin & hardener as well as the surfaces to be bonded before use.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Before using the product ensure that surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry and dust-free. Prepare all surfaces by abrading with medium grit
paper or other suitable abrasive, remove dust then wipe with acetone.
Metals - requires a chemical pre-treatment to create the best bond. Please contact Gurit for a Guide to Surface Preparation and Pre-treatments.
Polyester or vinylester - ensure laminates are fully cured before bonding, then prepare as above.
Epoxy laminates - it is recommended to use a suitable Peel Ply as the last stage in their manufacture, otherwise prepare as above. Trials may
be required to test Peel Ply suitability.
Ferrocement - etch with 5% solution of hydrochloric acid, wash with fresh water, then dry.
Timber - sand with abrasive paper across grain. Degrease oily timber with a fast evaporating solvent (e.g. acetone). For resinous or gummy
timber, etch with 2% caustic soda solution, wash off with fresh water and dry.

MIXING & HANDLING

When mixing by hand, mix thoroughly for at least one minute, paying particular attention to the sides and bottom of the mixing vessel, to ensure
no streaks remain. Once fully mixed the adhesive should have a uniform colour. Use from pot quickly to maximise resin working life. It is not
advised to use Spabond 440 or Spabond 445 resins with Spabond 400 Fast hardener in thicknesses above 20mm and all systems should not
be left in mixing pots in quantities greater than 100g due to the risk of exotherm.

CARTRIDGE USE
If dispensing product from a two component cartridge, first prime the cartridge by dispensing slowly until both resin and hardener are at the
outlet of the cartridge. Secondly, clean the outlet and attach the mixing head. When starting a new cartridge, dispense and discard a small
amount of adhesive (typically the length of a mix head) prior to applying adhesive to the substrate, in order to ensure thorough mixing of the
system. If using a pneumatic gun, regulate supply air pressure to a maximum of 4 Bar. Relieve the pressure on the cartridge after use.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The following points must be considered:

1. Skin contact must be avoided by wearing protective gloves. Gurit recommends the use of disposable nitrile gloves for most applications.
The use of barrier creams is not recommended, but to preserve skin condition a moisturising cream should be used after washing.
2. Overalls or other protective clothing should be worn when mixing, laminating or sanding. Contaminated work clothes should be thoroughly
cleaned before re-use.
3. Eye protection should be worn if there is a risk of resin, hardener, solvent or dust entering the eyes. If this occurs flush the eye with water
for 15 minutes, holding the eyelid open, and seek medical attention.
4. Ensure adequate ventilation in work areas. Respiratory protection should be worn if there is insufficient ventilation. Solvent vapours should
not be inhaled as they can cause dizziness, headaches, loss of consciousness and can have long term health effects.
5. If the skin becomes contaminated, then the area must be immediately cleansed. The use of resin-removing cleansers is recommended. To
finish, wash with soap and warm water. The use of solvents on the skin to remove resins etc must be avoided.
Washing should be part of routine practice:
¬ before eating or drinking
¬ before smoking
¬ before using the lavatory
¬ after finishing work
6. The inhalation of sanding dust should be avoided and if it settles on the skin then it should be washed off. After more extensive sanding
operations a shower/bath and hair wash is advised.

APPLICABLE RISK & SAFETY PHRASES

Gurit produces a separate full Safety Data Sheet for all hazardous products. Please ensure that you have the correct SDS to hand for the
materials you are using before commencing work.

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This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data has
been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification.

MIXING AND HANDLING

PROPERTY UNITS Spabond™ 445 RESIN Spabond™ 400 Fast MIXED SYSTEM TEST METHOD

Appearance - colour Description Black or Yellow Red Dark Grey or Orange -

Appearance - form Description Thixotropic Paste -

Mix ratio by weight Parts by weight 100 31 - -

Mix ratio by volume Parts by volume 100 33 - -

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Density at 21 °C g/cm 1.17 1.08 1.15 Archimedes

COMPONENT & MIXED SYSTEM VISCOSITY

PROPERTY UNITS 15˚C 20˚C 25˚C 30˚C TEST METHOD

Spabond™ 445 Resin Viscosity P 455 - 475 200 – 220 120 – 150 75 – 95 -

Spabond™ 400 Fast Hardener Viscosity P - - 85 - 105 - -

Initial Mixed System Viscosity P - - 110 - 130 - -

Pot-life (100 g, mixed in air)* hrs:min - 00:14 - - ISO 10364

(up to 40°C temp rise or peak exotherm)

Clamp Time*
hrs:min - 03:30 – 04:30 - - BS 5350 Part C1
(time to 2kN cleavage strength)

Sag resistance* mm - 30 - - -

ADHESIVE PERFORMANCE

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SYMBOL UNITS 28 DAYS AT 21°C 16 HOURS AT 50°C** 5 HOURS AT 70°C** TEST STANDARD

Cleavage on steel
Fcleavage kN 7.4 12.3 11.4 BS 5350 Part C1
(0.5mm bondline)
Lap shear on steel
(0.5mm bondline) τsteel MPa 24.0 39.3 37.4 BS 5350 Part C5

CURED MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SYMBOL UNITS 28 DAYS AT 21°C 16 HOURS AT 50°C** 5 HOURS AT 70°C** TEST STANDARD

Glass Transition Temperature Tg2 °C 52 74 87 ISO 11357 (DSC)

Ultimate Glass Transition Temp. UTg2 °C 98 96 97 ISO 11357 (DSC)

Cured Density ρply g/cm 3

- 1.18 - Archimedes

Linear Shrinkage % - 1.73 - Archimedes

Tensile Strength σT MPa 45.8 55.1 59.0 ISO 527-2

Tensile Modulus ET GPa 3.03 3.18 3.14 ISO 527-2

Tensile Strain εT % 2.35 5.39 5.68 ISO 527-2

3-point Flexural Strength σF N/mm2 85.7 94.7 96.9 ISO 178

3-point Flexural Modulus EF GPa 3.20 3.04 2.98 ISO 178

3-point Flexural Strain εF % 5.00 7.38 6.49 ISO 178

Charpy Impact Strength KV kJ/m2 2.29 3.99 3.78 ISO 179-1 (notched)

Fracture Toughness KIc MPa.m⁰˙⁵ 1.72 1.83 1.86 ASTM D5045

28 Day Water Uptake % - 0.62 - -

*working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all Spabond™ systems
**initial cure of 24 hours at 21°C

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 SPABOND™ 445 & SPABOND™ 400 SLOW HARDENER
This 1 page product summary is intended for use in conjunction with further advice provided under the Instructions for Use section. All data
has been generated from typical production material and does not constitute a product specification.

MIXING AND HANDLING

PROPERTY UNITS Spabond™ 445 RESIN Spabond™ 400 Slow MIXED SYSTEM TEST METHOD

Appearance - colour Description Black or Yellow Blue Gel Dark Grey or Green -

Appearance - form Description Thixotropic Paste

Mix ratio by weight Parts by weight 100 30 -

Mix ratio by volume Parts by volume 100 33 - -

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Density at 21 °C g/cm 1.17 1.04 1.14 Archimedes

COMPONENT & MIXED SYSTEM VISCOSITY

PROPERTY UNITS 15˚C 20˚C 25˚C 30˚C TEST METHOD

Spabond™ 445 Resin Viscosity P 455 - 475 200 – 220 120 – 150 75 – 95 -

Spabond™ 400 Slow Hardener Viscosity P - - 75 - 95 - -

Initial Mixed System Viscosity P - - 90 - 110 - -

Pot-life (100 g, mixed in air)* hrs:min - 03:30 - - ISO 10364

(up to 40°C temp rise or peak exotherm)

Clamp Time*
hrs:min - 16:00 - - BS 5350 Part C1
(time to 2kN cleavage strength)

Sag resistance* mm - 25 - 30 - - -

ADHESIVE PERFORMANCE

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SYMBOL UNITS 28 DAYS AT 21°C 16 HOURS AT 50°C** 5 HOURS AT 70°C** TEST STANDARD

Cleavage on steel
Fcleavage kN 8.6 12.2 11.7 BS 5350 Part C1
(0.5mm bondline)
Lap shear on steel
(0.5mm bondline) τsteel MPa 29.7 36.0 36.2 BS 5350 Part C5

CURED MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SYMBOL UNITS 28 DAYS AT 21°C 16 HOURS AT 50°C** 5 HOURS AT 70°C** TEST STANDARD

Glass Transition Temperature Tg2 °C 51 68 79 ISO 11357 (DSC)

Ultimate Glass Transition Temp. UTg2 °C 85 92 94 ISO 11357 (DSC)

Cured Density ρply g/cm 3

- 1.17 - Archimedes

Linear Shrinkage % - 1.73 - Archimedes

Tensile Strength σT MPa 37.9 49.3 52.4 ISO 527-2

Tensile Modulus ET GPa 2.77 3.02 2.86 ISO 527-2

Tensile Strain εT % 3.29 8.33 7.92 ISO 527-2

3-point Flexural Strength σF N/mm2 73.5 87.3 90.2 ISO 178

3-point Flexural Modulus EF GPa 3.10 3.08 2.95 ISO 178

3-point Flexural Strain εF % 5.20 8.81 8.33 ISO 178

Charpy Impact Strength KV kJ/m2 1.40 3.76 4.68 ISO 179-1 (notched)

Fracture Toughness KIc MPa.m⁰˙⁵ 1.56 1.88 2.02 ASTM D5045

28 Day Water Uptake % - 0.78% - -

*working time properties are highly subjective to ambient conditions and should be used an approximate guideline for all Spabond™ systems
**initial cure of 24 hours at 21°C

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