TAGS: UV/EB Cure Adhesives
Dymax launches MD® 1172-M-UR, a LED UV and broad-spectrum light-curable adhesive for medical device plastics bonding. The adhesive is designed for bonding COC/COP film laminates and other difficult-to-bond-to plastics used in the assembly of in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), Lab-on-a-chip (LOC), and other point-of-care medical devices.
Soft and Moisture Resistant Adhesive
The adhesive is suitable for manufacturers involved with the design of COVID-19 rapid diagnostic applications. It also features Ultra-Red® fluorescing for high-speed automated quality inspection.
The adhesive is moisture resistant, soft and flexible with a durometer of A70, and has a viscosity of 1,100 cP for improved wetting. MD® 1172-M-UR is formulated with Dymax Ultra-Red® fluorescing technology for simple visual post-cure quality inspection of the bond line area. After cure, when exposed to low-intensity black light (365 nm), the material fluoresces bright red, making it easy to see on plastics that naturally fluoresce blue in color, like PVC. The ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity approved adhesive is ideal for rapid diagnostic applications, microfluidics, reservoir and transducer assembly, and medical potting applications.
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adhesive is LED optimized to cure in seconds upon exposure to LED UV (365 nm) or broad-spectrum light energy. By using MD® 1172-M-UR in conjunction with a Dymax LED light-curing system, optimal cure time can be achieved, providing users with significant advantages over conventional lamp-curing systems including cooler curing temperatures, more consistent cure results, and lower intensity degradation over time.
Source: Dymax