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About Born2Bond Light Lock UV Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

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Born2Bond™ Light Lock MV, HV and Gel are low-odour, low-blooming, dual-cure, UV cyanoacrylate adhesives. The first odourless, light-curing cyanoacrylate adhesive technology. They are designed for bonding applications that require fast fixturing, coating or surface cure. Born2Bond Light Lock cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) are curable both by conventional CA mechanisms (usually by exposure to surface moisture) and UV/visible light. The UV- and visible-light cure sensitivity allows rapid bonding through transparent parts and quick curing of exposed fillets or areas, while the “instant” CA bonding capability ensures fast interfacial cures.

The Born2Bond Light Lock series of UV cyanoacrylate adhesives are available in grades which are ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 tested, and are suitable for consideration in the assembly of medical devices.

Specific UV wavelength is not critical – the useful range is from 365nm to 430nm and LED-based technology is acceptable. We have found that a 405nm lamp with an output intensity of 30mW/cm2 is suitable for a fast cure.

Features & Benefits

Born2Bond Lightlock Gel 30g syringe

  • Dual cure formulation: instant and light cure
  • Fast light cure of exposed fillets or squeeze out
  • ISO 10993 tested and suitable for consideration in the assembly of medical devices
  • Odourless and low blooming
  • Non-irritating, non-lachrymatory
  • Safe to use – no hazard symbols on the label
  • Dry-to-touch, tack free surface cures
  • Fixture time in 60s (without light exposure)
  • Curable with low power visible or long wave UV light in less than 5 seconds
  • Available in high viscosity and gel formulations

Applications

  • Bonding, repair, coating, infilling
  • In electronics manufacturing: ruggedising, wire tacking, encapsulating, insulation, coating
  • In medical device manufacturing: plastic and/or metal bonding
  • Glass to metal bonding for jewellery, watches, perfume and liquor bottles

Specifications

Typical properties Born2Bond Light Lock MV Born2Bond Light Lock HV Born2Bond Light Lock Gel
Colour Transparent Transparent Transparent
Viscosity (cps) 180 -220 600 – 900 30,000 – 45,000
Gap Fill (mm) <10 <10 <10
Fixture Time (sec) 30 – 90 30 – 90 30 – 90
Bond Strength (MPa) 2 6 5
Temperature Use Range (°C) -40 to 80 -40 to 80 -40 to 80
Hardness Shore D 81 76
Refractive Index (ABBE) 1.45 – 1.46 1.48 – 1.49 1.49 – 1.50
Glass Transition Temperature (°C) 90 92 94
Volume Resistivity (Ohm.m) 4.8·1013 1.8·1013 1.8·1013
Specific Gravity (g/mL) 1.11 1.10 1.12
Accreditation ISO 10993-5 ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 ISO 10993-5

 

Safety Data Sheets
For the latest SDS for this product, please e-mail msds@intertronics.co.uk

Selector Guide

Substrate Born2Bond Light Lock HV Born2Bond Light Lock Gel
ABS
Acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene
PC
Polycarbonate
PC/ABS
Blend of PC and ABS
PE
Polyethylene
(with Primer)
PMMA
Poly(methyl methacrylate)
PP
Polypropylene
(with Primer)
PPO
Poly(phenylene oxide)
(with Primer)
PS
Polystyrene
PS
Polystyrene
(with Primer)
PU
Polyurethane
(with Primer)
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
TPU
Thermoplastic polyurethane
(with Primer)
AL
Aluminium
Coated AL
Powder coated or
anodized aluminum
Glass
Glass
Si
Silicone
(with Primer)
SUS
Stainless steel
Mild Steel
GBMS
Grit blasted mild steel

Key:  = Moderate    = Good   = Excellent

Other Information

See how Born2Bond Light Lock works as part of a real application in this adhesive case study:

Application Insight: Digital Hearing Aid Bonding

Bonding of exterior housing components for digital hearing aids

 

Find out more about the technology behind the Born2Bond Light Lock by reading our technical bulletins and white papers:

The 10 Myths About Cyanoacrylate Adhesives The 10 Myths Abaout Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

This guide provides an overview to cyanoacrylate adhesives and dispels 10 of their most widely believed myths.

All Downloads

Filename Size Download
Born2Bond Light Lock MV Technical Data Sheet 0.39MB
Born2Bond Light Lock HV Technical Data Sheet 0.39MB
Born2Bond Light Lock Gel Technical Data Sheet 0.39MB
Born2Bond Primer Technical Data Sheet 0.32MB
Managing blooming in an adhesives process 0.34MB
The 10 Myths About Cyanoacrylate Adhesives 5.44MB

Ordering Information

Part number Description Packaging
B2B30622678
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Born2Bond Light Lock cyanoacrylate adhesive – medium viscosity 20g bottle
B2B30622677
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Born2Bond Light Lock cyanoacrylate adhesive – medium viscosity 500g bottle
B2B30622011
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Born2Bond Light Lock cyanoacrylate adhesive – high viscosity 20g bottle
B2B30622012
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Born2Bond Light Lock cyanoacrylate adhesive – high viscosity 500g bottle
B2B30615645
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Born2Bond Primer 30ml bottle

 


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