- Hydrogen peroxide-plasma and autoclave resistant of 100+ cycles, including non-yellowing
- Low water absorption: 0.5%
- UV/Broad Spectrum and LED curable at 365nm
- Compliant with ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity
- IBOA free (a known skin irritant)
- Compliant with RoHS directives 2015/863/EU
- No solvents added
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MD® Medical Adhesive
1040-M
Autoclave Resistant Encapsulant, Potting and Bonding Adhesive
Dymax MD® 1040-M is a versatile autoclave resistant adhesive, coating and encapsulant resistant to 100+ cycles of sterilization. It offers extremely low water absorption (0.5%) making it ideal for surgical tools and devices that are subjected to numerous instances of sterilization, including autoclave or STERRAD™ Hydrogen Peroxide-Plasma. This material is effectively used for medical sensor encapsulations and potting of electronic components, where moisture ingression may be of concern.
MD® 1040-M medical device coating is recommended for use as a coating or encapsulant on RFID chips, for surgical tools, housing assemblies and single-use or multiple use medical devices requiring 100+ cycles of autoclave. Additional applications include a variety of medical scopes and dental equipment. It also successfully bonds to stainless steel, aluminum, glass, PP/PE and printed circuit boards.
The material is compliant with ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards and is also formulated without IBOA, a known skin irritant. It has no solvents added and cures in seconds upon exposure to broad-spectrum UV or 365nm LED light.
STERRAD™ is a registered trademark of ASP Global Manufacturing, GmbH.
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Get in touch| Property | Values |
|---|---|
| Viscosity (nominal) | 775 cp |
| Cured durometer hardness | D60 |
| Cured elongation at break | 8% |
| Recommended substrates | SS, Aluminum, Glass, PP/PE, PCBs |
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MD® 1040-M Autoclave-Resistant Medical Adhesive
MD® 1040-M adhesive is formulated to bond, pot, or encapsulate medical devices that require repeated sterilization. Designed to be autoclave resistant for more than 100 cycles, 1040-M is ideal for surgical tools and devices that are sterilized using autoclave or STERRAD™ Hydrogen Peroxide-Plasma . This material also offers extremely low water absorption (0.5%), and bonds to various substrates including stainless steel, aluminum, glass, PP/PE, and PCB.
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