Translucent Epoxy Encapsulating & Potting Compound 832C Technical Data Sheet 832C Description The 832C Translucent Epoxy Encapsulating and Potting Compound is an electric grade epoxy. It is simple to mix and easy to use. This two parts clear epoxy provides great insulation and protection value. It protects against static discharges, shocks, vibrations, and mechanical impacts. It insulates against heat and conductivity. It is extremely resistant to environmental humidity, salt water, and many harsh chemicals.
Applications & Usages The 832C epoxy is used to pot or encapsulate printed circuit assemblies in protective blocks. The cured epoxy improves reliability, operational range, and lengthens the life of electrical and electronic parts. Its primary applications are in the automobile, marine, aerospace, aviation, communication, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment.
Benefits
Extreme impact resistance (contains a form of nylon)
Extreme resistance to water and humidity allowing submersion if needed
Strong chemical resistance to brine, acids, bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons
Good protection of electronics against corrosion, fungus, thermal shock, and static discharges
Easy 2A:1B mix ratio compatible with most dispensing equipment
Negligible Volatile Organic Content (VOC)
Curing & Work Schedulea
Temperature Service Ranges
Properties Working Life Shelf Life Full Cure (at 20 °C [68 °F]) Full Cure (at 65 °C [149 °F]) Full Cure (at 80 °C [176 °F]) Full Cure (at 100 °C [212 °F]) Storage Temperature of Unmixed Parts
Properties Constant Service Temp.
Value 60 minute ≥3 year 24 hour 60 minute 45 minute 35 minute 16 to 27 °C [60 to 80 °F]
Service Temperatureb
b) The service temperature provides temperature extremes that can be withstood for short periods of time only.
a) Working life assumes room temperature. A 10 °C increase can decreases the pot life by half.
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Value -30 °C to 140 °C [-22 to 284 °F] 500 g [0.4 L] of Part B at a time into A decreases working life and promotes flash cure. Use of epoxy mixing machines with static stirrer recommended for large volumes. Limit size of handmixed batches.
Peak Exotherm Temperature
To room temperature cure the 832C epoxy Let stand for 24 hours.
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Translucent Epoxy Encapsulating & Potting Compound 832C Technical Data Sheet 832C To heat cure the 832C epoxy Put in oven at 65 °C [149 °F] for 60 minutes. –OR– Put in oven at 80 °C [176 °F] for 45 minutes. –OR– Put in oven at 100 °C [212 °F] for 35 minutes.
ATTENTION ! Due to exothermic reaction, heat cure temperatures should be at least 25% below the maximum temperature tolerated by the most fragile PCB component. For larger potting blocks, reduce heat cure temperature by greater margins.
Packaging and Supporting Products Product Availability Cat. No. 832C-375ML 832C-3L 832C-60L
Form Liquid Liquid Liquid
Net Volume 0.375 L 12 oz 3 L 0.8 gal 60 L 16 gal
Net Weight 0.4 kg 0.9 lb 3.2 kg 7.1 lb 65 kg 144 lb
Shipping Weight 0.6 kg 1.3 lb 3.6 kg 8 lb 68 kg 150 lb
Supporting Products
8328 Epoxy and Adhesive Cleaner
8329 Epoxy Mold Release (for temperature cures ≤85 °C)
Technical Support Contact us regarding any questions, improvement suggestions, or problems with this product. Application notes, instructions, and FAQs are located at www.mgchemicals.com. Email:
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Disclaimer This information is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional end users having the skills to evaluate and use the data properly. M.G. Chemicals Ltd. does not guarantee the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using it.
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