Technical Process Bulletin

LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO

Epoxy Paste Adhesive
(KNOWN AS Hysol EA 9394.2)

INTRODUCTION
LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO is a fast curing two-part structural paste adhesive, which cures at room
temperature. Its thixotropic nature makes it ideal for potting, filling and liquid shim applications.

FEATURES
Fast Set Time - 4 hours
Good Gap Filling Capabilities
>250°F/121°C Performance
Potting Material
Room Temperature Storage
Thixotropic

Uncured Adhesive Properties

Part A Part B Mixed
Color Gray Black Gray
Viscosity, 77°F 3000-9500 Poise 50 - 120 Poise 1600 Poise
Brookfield, HBT Spdl 7 @ 20 rpm Spdl 2 @ 20 rpm Spdl 5 @ 20 rpm

Viscosity, 25°C 300-950 Pa·S 5-20 Pa·S 160 Pa·S

Brookfield, HBT Spdl 7 @ 2.09 rad/sec Spdl 5 @ 1.05 rad/sec Spdl 5 @ 2.09 rad/sec

Density (g/ml) 1.45 1.00 1.36

Shelf Life
@ <40°F/4°C 1 year 1 year
@ <82°F/28°C 1 year 1 year

This material will normally be shipped at ambient conditions, which will not alter our standard warranty,
provided that the material is placed into its intended storage upon receipt. Premium shipment is available upon
request.

Handling
Mixing - This product requires mixing two components together just prior to application to the parts to be
bonded. Complete mixing is necessary. The temperature of the separate components prior to mixing is not
critical, but should be close to room temperature (77°F/25°C).

Mix Ratio Part A Part B

By Weight 100 27

Note: Volume measurement is not recommended for structural applications unless special precautions are taken
to assure proper ratios.

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LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO

Epoxy Paste Adhesive
(KNOWN AS Hysol EA 9394.2)

Pot Life (100 gm mass) 20 - 30 minutes @ 77°F/25°C

Method - ASTM D 2471 in water bath.

Application
Mixing - Combine Part A and Part B in the correct ratio and mix thoroughly. THIS IS IMPORTANT! Heat
buildup during or after mixing is normal. Do not mix quantities greater than 100 grams unless planning to use
immediately. If more than needed is mixed, do not leave mass in container, as excess heat generated may
cause a runaway exotherm. The runaway exotherm causes uncontrolled decomposition of the mixture.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES, RESULTING IN PERSONAL IRRITATION
AND POSSIBLE INJURY. Mixing smaller quantities will minimize the heat buildup.

Applying - Bonding surfaces should be clean, dry and properly prepared. For optimum surface preparation
consult the LOCTITE Surface Preparation Guide. The bonded parts should be held in contact until the
adhesive is set. Handling strength for this adhesive will occur in 4 hours @ 77°F/25°C, after which the support
tooling or pressure used during cure may be removed. Since full bond strength has not yet been attained, load
application should be small at this time.

Note: Special precautions are recommended to minimize carbonate formation in large assemblies subject to
extended open times in humid environments. A special memo is available upon request from Henkel providing
users with suggestions for minimizing carbonate formation.

Curing - LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO may be cured for 24 hours @ 77°F/25°C to achieve normal performance.

Cleanup - It is important to remove excess adhesive from the work area and application equipment before it
hardens. Denatured alcohol and many common industrial solvents are suitable for removing uncured adhesive.
Consult your supplier’s information pertaining to the safe and proper use of solvents.

Bond Strength Performance

Tensile Lap Shear Strength - tested per ASTM D1002 after curing for 5 days @ 77°F/25°C under 25 psi / 172
kPa. Adherends are 2024-T3 Alclad aluminum treated with phosphoric acid anodized per ASTM D3933 and
then coated with a state of the art corrosion inhibiting primer.

Typical Results
Test Temperature, °F/°C psi MPa
-67/-55 2,700 18.6
77/ 25 4,910 33.9
180/82 3,140 21.7
250/121 1,640 11.3

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LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO

Epoxy Paste Adhesive
(KNOWN AS Hysol EA 9394.2)

Tensile Lap Shear Strength - tested per ASTM D1002 after curing for 5 days @ 77°F/25°C under 25 psi / 172
kPa. Adherends are 2024-T3 Bare aluminum treated with phosphoric acid anodized per ASTM D3933.

Test Temperature, 77°F/25°C Typical Results

Specimen Conditoning psi MPa
Room Temperature Control (No Exposure) 3,752 25.9
Salt Spray 30 Days at 95°F (35°C) & 5% NaCl 3,048 21.0
Hot/Wet 30 Days at 158°F (70°C) & 95%RH 3,335 23.0
Jet Fuel (JP-4) 30 Days at 140°F (60°C) 3,659 25.2

Tensile Lap Shear Strength as a Function of Cure Time - tested per ASTM D1002. Adherends are 2024-T3
bare aluminum treated with phosphoric acid anodized per ASTM D3933. Cure pressure 20 psi / 138 kPa.

Test Temperature, 77°F/25°C Typical Results

Cure Time psi MPa
5 hours @ 77°F/25°C 1,920 12.7
1 day @ 77°F/25°C 4,190 28.9
4 days @ 77°F/25°C 4,432 29.3
1 day @ 77°F/25°C plus 1 hour @ 180°F/82°C 4,410 27.9

Peel Strength
Floating Roller Peel Strength tested per ASTM D3167 after curing for 5 days @ 77°F/25°C under 25 psi / 172
kPa. Adherends are 2024-T3 Alclad aluminum peeling member 020 inch/0.51 mm thick treated with
phosphoric acid anodizing per ASTM D3933 and then coated with a state of the art corrosion inhibiting primer.

Typical Results
Test Temperature, °F/°C lb/in N/25mm
77/25 20 90

Compression Strength Performance - Various Temperature Ranges Evaluated

Adhesive Cure: 7 days at 77°F (25°C)
Specimen Dimensions, cylindrical 1 inch/25.4 mm tall x 0.5 inch/12.7 mm diameter
Compression strength was tested per ASTM D695, test rate 0.05 inch/min. (1.27 mm/min.)
Specimen soak time was 15 minutes at cold and elevated test temperatures prior to testing

-67°F 75°F 110°F 120°F 140°F 160°F 225°F

Unit
(-55°C) (24°C) (43°C) (49°C) (60°C) (71°C) (107°C)
Ultimate PSI 33,184 11,329 9,003 8,682 6,038 5,277 2,369
Strength MPa 228.8 78.1 62.1 59.9 41.6 36.4 16.3
2% PSI 28,070 10,814 8,516 8,125 5,961 5,031 1,964
Offset MPa 193.5 74.6 58.7 56.0 41.1 34.7 13.5

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LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO

Epoxy Paste Adhesive
(KNOWN AS Hysol EA 9394.2)

Service Temperature
Service temperature is defined as that temperature at which this adhesive still retains 1000 psi/6.9 MPa using
test method ASTM D1002 and is >250°F/121°C.

Bulk Resin Properties

Shore D Hardness @ 77°F/25°C, 4 hours 5 days
Approx. 0.25 inch/6.35 mm thick 84 87
ASTM D-2240 - Type D Durometer, Model 307L

Thermal Property
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)
Rheometric Scientific DMTA IV - Single Cantilever
Heat-up rate: 5°C/min., Frequency: 1 Hz, Strain: 0.1%.
Specimen Dimensions: 1” x 0.49” x 0.063” (25.4mm x 12.4mm x 1.6mm)
Cure: 5 days @ 77°F/25°C
Wet: 158°F/70°C & 85% RH until saturation. Moisture uptake was 3%.
The Tg Wet is > than the Tg Dry due to the post curing effect of the samples at 158°F/70°C & 85% RH.
Tg Dry (E’) 158°F 70°C
Tg Wet (E’) 196°F 91°C

Handling Precautions
Do not handle or use until the Material Safety Data Sheet has been read and understood.
For industrial use only.

DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Dispose of spent remover and paint residue per local, state and regional regulations. Refer to HENKEL
TECHNOLOGIES MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for additional disposal information.

PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
General:
As with most epoxy based systems, use this product with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes or on skin.
Avoid breathing the vapors. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Empty containers retain
product residue and vapors so obey all precautions when handling empty containers.

PART A
CAUTION! This material may cause eye and skin irritation or allergic dermatitis. It contains epoxy resins.

PART B
WARNING! This material causes eye and skin irritation or allergic dermatitis. It contains amines.

Before using this product refer to container label and HENKEL TECHNOLOGIES MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET for additional precautionary, handling and first aid information.

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LOCTITE EA 9394.2 AERO

Epoxy Paste Adhesive
(KNOWN AS Hysol EA 9394.2)

Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. We cannot
assume responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the
user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned herein
and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons against any
hazards that may be involved in the handling and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel
Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as
representation that they are free from domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We recommend that each prospective
user test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be
covered by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.

Rev. 7/2013

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The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained
by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons against any hazards that
may be involved in the handling and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel Corporation’s
products. Henkel Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits.
The discussion herein of various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from domination of patents
owned by others or as a license under any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or more United
States or foreign patents or patent applications.

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