Information* on the Characteristics and Material Combinations of Adhesives, Putties, Varnishes and Thinners

* Thisinformationonlyappliestotheadhesives,putties,varnishesandthinnersofOttoBockHealthCareGmbHinDuderstadt,Germany.

** Dependingonrelativehumidityandroomtemperature General Characteristics Special Characteristics/ Areas of Application Possible Material Combinations

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AdhesivesParchment Cold Adhesive 636W9

Polyvinylacetate Trans-parent

Wet also for low processing temperatures,averagesettingtime • • •

Universal Adhesive 636W1

Cellulose approx.8hunderpressure

Trans-parent

Contactandwet

water and perspiration-resistant,contactadhesionforclosed-porematerials, suitable thinner 634A1 • • • • •

Contact Adhesive 636N9

Methylacetate uptoapprox.+100°C/+212°F

15–20min. Yellowish Contact bonding flexible materials including plastics and metals,goodresistancetoageing,suitable thinner 634A6

• • • • • • • • • • • •Special Adhesive for Bandages 636N10

Homopolymerpolyvinylacetatedispersion,approx.63%inwater

30–60min. approx.2days

Transparent Contactandwet

very flexible adhesive film,limitedsuitabilityforsoftPVCorsolebonding,contactadhesionforclosed-porematerials • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Plastic Adhesive 636W17

Polyurethane 10–20min. Transparent Contactandwet

heatactivationpossibleevenafterseveraldays,suitable for bonding fatty leather and to solidify foam cosmetic coverscontactadhesionforclosed-porematerials,suitable thinner 634A20

• • • • • • •PU (Polyurethane) Adhesive 636W25

Polyurethanesyntheticsolution

from+80°C/+176°Fto+120°C/+248°F

approx.8h approx.10min.

approx.24h

Contact for high-strength and flexible bonding,heat-resistantto120°C/248°Fincombinationwith636W26Cross-LinkingAgent,heatactivationpossible(+80°C/+176°F),suitable thinner 634A23

• • • • •Contact Adhesive 636W45

Polychloroprene from-30°C/-86°Fto+120°C/+248°F

10–15min. approx.48h

Yellowishtransparent

Contact for flexible bonding,suitable thinner 634A59 • • • • • • • • • •

Neoprene Adhesive 636W65

Polychloroprene 7–45min. 1–2h Brown Contact especially for neoprene, suitable thinner 634A67 • • • •• •

CP Contact Adhesive 636W71

Polychloroprene,collophonium

with5–10%hardenerupto8h

10–60min. 2–3days Contact especially for orthopaedics technology, bonds are more flexible than with 636W72 CR Contact Adhesive, toluol-free,alsosuitableasadual-componentsystemtoincreaseheat-resistance,suitable universal thinner 634A71

• • • • • • • • • • •CR Contact Adhesive 636W72

Polychloroprene with5–10%hardenerupto8h

15–120min. 3–5days Transparent Contact especially for orthopaedic footwear technology, toluol-free, alsosuitableasadual-componentsystemtoincreaseheat-resistance,suitable universal thinner 634A71

• • • • • • • • •Orthocryl Sealing Resin Compact Adhesive 636K18

Solutionofanacrylicpolymerinmethacrylicesters

dependsonthemixingratio

dependsonthemixingratio

Transparent Wet used with 617P14 Hardener Paste or 617P37 Powder

• •UHU Hard (dual- component system) 636W22

Cellulosenitrate uptoapprox.+100°C/+212°F

approx.24h

Transparent Wet fast-drying,soluble with 634A3 Acetone • • • • •

Rubber Adhesive 636W34

Polychloroprene from-30°C/-86°Fto+90°C/+194°F

5–15min. Beige Contact for flexible and heat-resistant bonding,canbeappliedwithabrushorspatula • • • • • • •

UHU Plus, final strength 300 (dual-component system) 636W23

Bisphenol-Aepoxyresin(A),polyaminoamide(B)

from-40°C/-104°Fto+80°C/+176°F

approx.90min.

approx.6h

approx.5days

Opaque/honey-coloured

Wet the higher the setting temperature (up to approximately 180 °C/380 °F), the higher the strength of the bond; alsohardenswhennotexposedtoair

• • • • •Two Component High-Performance Adhesive 636M2

Epoxyresinandpigments(A),polyaminoamide(B)

50–80min. approx.12h

approx.7days

Wet for high-strength bonding

• • • • • • •Special Adhesive 636W18

Epoxyresinandpigments(A),polyaminoamide(B)

50–70min. approx.10h

Wet especially for splint systems, highest strength when hardening between 40 – 120 °C/104 – 248 °F, used with 636W19 Hardener Paste • •

Cyamet Rapid Adhesive (Superglue) 636K11

Ethyl from-30°C/-22°Fto+80°C/+176°F

5–70sec. approx.24h

Transparent Wet settingisacceleratedbyhumidity, suitable for almost all material combinations, highmechanicalstrength,patentedtwist-offdosagecap

• • • • • •Cyanacrylate Rapid Adhesive as Dosage Pen 636K36

Ethyl from-30°Cto-86°Fto+80°C/+176°F

3–50sec. Transparent Wet dosage pen with twist-off cap, precise gluing with accurate dosage, universalproductofaverageviscosity,hightensilestrength,quick-settingstandardgradeforvariousapplicationsincludingceramics

• • • • • • • • • •Spray Adhesive (removable)636K40

Syntheticelastomers from-20°C/-4°Fto+50°C/+122°F

upto5minutes

Transparent Wet for joints that can be disassembled and repositioned,UV-resistant,fineandevenlydistributedadhesiveapplication,preciseandcleanduringuse

• • • • • • •Spray Adhesive (permanent)636K41

Syntheticelastomers from-30°C/-22°Fto+60°C/+140°F

upto10seconds

Beige Contact for permanent bonding,universal,longgluingtime,doesnotpenetrateporousmaterialsnorsag,fineandevenlydistributedadhesiveapplication

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Orthocryl Putty 636K7

Polyesterresinsolutioninmethylmethacrylate

from+80°C/+176°Fto+130°C/+226°F

5–13min. Grey forsecuring and filling various materials,used with 617P14 Hardener Paste • • • • • • • •

Akemi Fast-Curing Putty 636K9

Unsaturatedpolyesterresinsdissolvedinstyrene

uptoapprox.+100°C/+212°F

2–6min. 15–30min. fast-curing, good adhesion and elasticity, forsecuring and filling various materials, used with 617P14 Hardener Paste

• • • • • • • •Light Putty 636K17

Unsaturatedpolyesterresinswithspeciallightfillersdissolvedinstyrene

3–7min. 20–40min. fast-curing, very low density,good adhesion, good grinding characteristicsfor securing and filling various materials, canbecolouredwithOttobockcolourpastes,used with 617P14 Hardener Paste

• • • • • • • •Plastic Wood 636K3

Acetone,nitrocellulose,camphor,titaniumdioxide

from-10°C/-50°Fto+80°C/+176°F

5–15min. forfilling holes, cracks and irregularities in wood, canbesandedafterapproximately15min.,desired viscosity can be restored using 634A1 Thinner •

Varnishes

Inviewofthenumerouspossibleapplicationsofadhesives,putties,varnishesandthinners,wecanonlyprovidegeneralinformationinthisoverview.Thesuitabilityoftheseproductsforyourspecificpurpose–alsoinregardstoyourprocessingtechnique,thecharacteristicsofthematerialsbeingbondedandthesubsequenttypesofstrainonthegluejoint–needstobeverifiedbyyourownpracticaltests.

Vapoursandgasesgeneratedduringtheprocessingandstorageofadhesives,whichmaybehazardoustohealth,mustbeextractedus-ingsuitablesystems.Ottobocklaminationworkstationshaveprovedsuitableforextractingthesehazardoussubstances.Gases,vapoursandsuspendedparticlesareextractedwiththehelpofafanandthesuspendedparticlesarecaughtwithanintegratedfilter.MoreabouttheOttobocklaminationworkstationscanbefoundinthePlanningandEquippingCatalogue(646K10=GB).

PleasealsoobservethenotesonprocessingandstoringadhesiveswhicharefoundonthecontainersoftheOttobockproducts.Wealsooffersuitablesecurecabinetsinordertoensurehazardoussubstancesarestoredproperly.

SafetydatasheetsareavailableformaterialsthatrequirelabellingaccordingtotheOrdinanceonHazardousSubstances.TheseEUsafetydatasheets(SBD)orMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)containimportantsafetyinstructionsforhandlinghazardoussubstances.Uponrequest,wecanprovideyouwiththesedatasheetsincompiledformonCD-ROM(referencenumber646C16).

Occupationalsafetyandenvironmentalprotectionfactorsaccordingtothecurrentstateofknowledgehavebeentakenintoconsideration.Thecorrespondingprotectiveequipmentfortheproductsidentifiedwithhazardoussubstancesymbols(riskandsafetyphrases)canbefoundintheMaterialsCatalogue(646K1=GB)intheProtectiveEquipmentsection.

Special Varnish, transparent 635L2

Cellulose Transparent socketinteriorandexteriorvarnish,varnishing pergamented prostheses and other wood and metal components, suitable thinner 635L2

Socket Interior Varnish, transparent 635L8

Acrylic Transparent interiorsocketvarnish,physiologically neutral and suitable for sensitive skin

Orthocryl Varnish, colourless 635L12

Syntheticbindingagentandsolvent

forthe isolation of wet plaster models, andforvarnishing sanded laminate surfaces

Orthocryl Spray Varnish, clear 635L14

Toluol-acetone-xylolsolventmixture

Transparent for smoothing and repairing sanded laminate, CFC-freespraycan

Spray Varnish, skin-coloured 635L13

Pigmentbindingagentsprayvarnish

Skincolour for coating sanded laminates,CFC-freespraycan

Spray Varnish, dark brown 635L16

Pigmentbindingagentsprayvarnish

Darkbrown forcoating sanded laminates,CFC-freespraycan

Dipping Varnish 635L15

Polyurethane Darkbrown forcolouring Pedilan casting forms,e.g.feet

Cleaners/ThinnersAcetone 634A3

Acetone,dimethylketone Transparent veryvolatile,withextremely good solvent characteristicsfornitrocellulose,polyester,polystyrene,PVCcopolymers,alkydresins,fats,oilsandwaxes,gooddegreasingcharacteristics

Isopropyl Alcohol 634A58

Dimethylcarbinol,2-hydroxypropan,2-propanol

Transparent forcleaning sensitive plasticssuchasPVC,PS,ABS,acrylic,PC

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