Applicable Base Polymer Properties
Epoxy adhesives are generally more resistant to a wide variety of liquid environments than other structural adhesives. However, they are generally considered to be very rigid systems, and as such they do not have exceptionally good impact or peel resistance unless modified with tougheners.
The Kane Ace MX (Kaneka) product line consists of concentrates comprised typically of 25% by
weight of core-shell elastomers dispersed in various thermosetting resins. The liquids are easily
poured after heating, and the individual core-shell domains remain uniformly dispersed during
storage and formulating. Kane Ace MX core-shell particles are compatible with typical cold, warm,
and hot curing agents for adhesives, coatings, and composites. Kane Ace MX 120 is a 25%
concentrate of core shell rubber in unmodified liquid epoxy resin.