Henkel recently collaborated with Boeing to develop Loctite EA 9365FST—a two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies.
Developed for use in aircraft interiors, the halogen and antimony-free adhesive meets industry fire retardancy, smoke density, and toxicity (FST) requirements, is REACH and EH&S compliant worldwide, and is qualified to Boeing process specification BAC 5568.
Loctite EA 9365FST cures in just 2 hours at 158°F (70°C) or in seven days at room temperature. The adhesive offers good mechanical performance when bonding properly treated thermoplastics and thermosets to a range of other substrates. This user-friendly epoxy provides an excellent balance of adhesion performance and FST compliance. Designed not to yellow over time, the product is paintable, delivering good color performance with less show-through than older formulations.
When used as a matrix resin, Loctite EA 9365FST easily wets out fiberglass, strengthening thin thermoplastic assembly walls for enhanced structural support in interior applications including wall, ceiling, and floor panels; compartments and cabin stowage; galleys; lavatories; and seating. The product is available globally and has targeted applications in commercial aviation, defense, and rail applications.
- Service temperature: -67° to 185°F (-55° to 85°C)
- Halogen and Antimony-free FST adhesive
- Two-component system
- Room Temperature or Heat Cure
