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EPO-TEK® 353NDT Thixotropic High Temperature Black Epoxy, Heat Cure (2.5g)

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EPO-TEK® 353NDT-2.5G Black Heat Cure, 2-Part Epoxy, 2.5 Gram Packet
The EPO-TEK® 353ND-T Black Epoxy is a two-component, thixotropic, high-temperature epoxy for fiber optic, PCB and various medical applications. 2.5 gram packet.

Features:

  • Pot Life: 3 Hours
  • Black and opaque version of the industry standard EPO-TEK 353NDT Epoxy
  • Recommended Cure: 150°C / 1 Hour

Physical Properties:

  • Consistency: Smooth thixotropic paste
  • Viscosity (23°C): 9,000 - 15,000 cPs
  • Thixotropic Index: 3.8
  • Glass Transition Temperature, Tg: ≥ 90°C
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE):
    • Below Tg: 43 x 10-6 in/in°C
    • Above Tg: 231 x 10-6 in/in°C
  • Shore D Hardness: 80
  • Suggested Operating Temperature: < 325 °C (Intermittent); < 617°F
  • Particle Size: ≤ 20 microns

Optical Properties:

  • Spectral Transmission:
    • < 5 % @ 300-1460 nm
    • < 7 % @ 1550 nm
See Datasheet for additional properties and application notes

Datasheet

SDS (Part A)

SDS (Part B)

Mixing Instructions

Trade Shows

The EPO-TEK® 353NDT Thixotropic High Temperature Black Epoxy, Heat Cure (2.5g) will be at the following trade show(s)*:

  • OFC
  • SPIE Photonics West
  • IWCS Supplier Exhibition
  • Fiber Connect
  • BICSI Beyond
*subject to change, please confirm with the Fiber Optic Center team

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