General Comparison of Different Chemistries for Medical Device Adhesives

UV15X-6Med-2LV: Highly Flexible UV Curable Adhesive Meets ISO 10993-5 Standard for Cytotoxicity
Master Bond UV15X-6Med-2LV is a UV curable, non-cytotoxic adhesive that features optical clarity and abrasion resistance. It can be utilized for bonding, sealing, coating, and encapsulating purposes, andt has a high degree of flexibility.

EP77M-FMed: Fast Curing, Silver Filled Epoxy Meets ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity Standards
Master Bond EP77M-FMed is a two component, silver filled, electrically conductive adhesive for high performance bonding. It withstands thermal cycling and resists many chemicals including water, most liquid sterilants and EtO sterilization. It is widely used in medical device applications.

EP30-4Med: Optically Clear Epoxy Passes ISO 10993-5 Certification for Cytotoxicity
Master Bond EP30-4Med  is a two part, low viscosity epoxy system that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 testing.  It can be used for bonding, sealing, and small encapsulation applications. It can also be utilized as a coating, especially when optical clarity is needed.

EP62-1HTMed: Non-Cytotoxic Epoxy Resists Sterilization by Autoclaving, Radiation and Chemicals
Master Bond EP62-1HTMed is a two component, lower viscosity epoxy system featuring superior temperature and chemical resistance especially for repeated sterilization. It passes ISO 10993-5, features a long working life at room temperature, and has a superb physical strength profile.

LED405Med: Biocompatible, Nanosilica Filled LED Curable Adhesive
Master Bond LED405Med is a one part, nanofilled system that cures quickly upon exposure to a 405 nm LED light. It does not require a UV light source. It meets ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity and resists sterilization. It can cure up to 1/8 think and has low shrinkage upon cure. It also features outstanding optic...

EP42HT-2Med: High Temperature Resistant Epoxy Withstands Multiple Sterilization Cycles
Capable of withstanding repeated cycles of autoclaving, radiation, EtO and cold sterilants, EP42HT-2Med is a room temperature curable, two part epoxy that complies with USP Class VI testing. It may be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating and casting material. It has excellent electrical insulation properties...

EP3HTMed: Chemically Resistant Polymer Meets USP Class VI Specifications
Master Bond EP3HTMed fully meets USP Class VI requirements and is formulated to cure at elevated temperatures. It has excellent resistance to radiation, EtO, autoclaving and chemical sterilants. EP3HTMed has a service operating temperature range of -60°F to +400°F [-51°C to +204°C], is 100% reactive and does ...

UV18Med: Medical Grade UV System Meets USP Class VI Specifications
USP Class VI certified UV18Med is a special UV system for bonding, coating and sealing featuring superb chemical resistance, excellent physical strength properties and toughness. It cures readily in 20-30 seconds when exposed to a UV light emitting at a wavelength of 320-365 nm. It is ideal for high productio...

MasterSil 912Med: Biocompatible Silicone Passes USP Class VI Testing
MasterSil 912Med is a single component silicone with a paste viscosity for bonding, sealing and coating medical devices. This non-corrosive, neutral cure compound complies with USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 specifications. It resists many kinds of sterilization including gamma radiation, EtO and some types of ...

LED403Med: LED Curable System Meets USP Class VI Specifications
One part LED403Med cures in thin sections in 15-30 seconds upon exposure to a 405 nm wavelength LED light. Featuring excellent optical clarity and light transmission properties, it fully cures tack-free without any oxygen inhibition. This dimensionally stable system resists various sterilization methods inclu...

X21Med: Polyolefin Primer/Adhesive Meets ISO 10993-5 Requirements
Master Bond X21Med is a toughened one part system that can be used for bonding and priming polyolefinic surfaces. This exceptionally low viscosity (<250 cps) solvent based system is easy to apply and process. It cures at room temperature or more rapidly with the addition of heat. X21Med passes ISO 10993-5 ...