Medical Grade Adhesives

What is Medical Grade Epoxy?

Medical devices undergo rigorous testing to determine biocompatibility, particularly for components and assemblies that come into direct or indirect contact with the human body. Manufacturers of these devices typically seek medical grade adhesives—such as epoxies and light-curing systems—that have undergone thorough screening to ensure they meet the requirements for biocompatible adhesives. This ensures the final product will pass all necessary compatibility testing.

ISO 10993 is a series of evaluations designed to assess various aspects of biocompatibility, with ISO-10993-5 being the standard test for polymers and medical adhesives, evaluating cytotoxicity. Another widely recognized standard is USP Class VI, which ensures that no harmful reactions or long-term effects occur from chemicals that may leach from materials. USP Class VI adhesives are tested under standards developed by the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF), the governing body responsible for the quality and safety of medical devices and materials. In recent years, ISO-10993 has become the more commonly used benchmark in the industry.

Epoxyset offers a range of medical epoxy adhesives and UV light curable medical adhesives that have passed ISO-10993-5 and USP Class VI testing. Below are products that meet these standards and are suitable for use in medical device assembly.

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Product Viscosity (cPs) Work Life Service Temperature Chemistry Hardness Datasheet
EB-107LP-1 100-300 2 hrs -55°C-150°C Epoxy D-85 Download
EB-107LP-2 200-500 8 hrs -55°C-150°C Epoxy D-82 Download
EB-130M-1 500-800 40 min -55°C-200°C Epoxy D-85 Download
EB-177 200-300 12 hrs -55°C-250°C Epoxy D-92 Download
EB-153 3,000-5,000 4-6 hrs -55°C-250°C Epoxy D-87 Download
EB-135 4000-7000 30-40 min -55°C-135°C Epoxy D-86 Download
Setworx 60 20,000-30,000 60-70 min -55°C-120°C Epoxy D-78 Download
Setworx 1510 20,000-30,000 10-12 min -55°C-125°C Epoxy D-80 Download
UV-8504E 500-800 NA -55°C-200°C Epoxy D-78 Download
UV-8300LV 2,000-4,000 NA -55°C-250°C Epoxy D-78 Download
UV-8701E 5,000 – 9,000 NA -55°C-250°C Epoxy D-78 Download
UB-21 750-850 2-3 hrs -55°C-125°C Urethane A-88 Download
Setworx U47MP 12,000-15,000 40-60 min -55°C-120°C Urethane D-68 Download