HARDENER HW 8680
Harmonization Code : 8529.90 | Parts solely or principally used for TV, radio, and transmission

Main features
- 225% Cured Elongation
- Polycarbonate, Nylon, and Primed-Metal Bonding
- 1:1 Mix with 15-Minute Open Time
Product Description
Araldite® AW 8680 Resin / Hardener HW 8680 is a general-purpose, two-part polyurethane adhesive designed for bonding a wide variety of substrates. It provides a long open time and cures to form a highly flexible bond, making it particularly well suited for primed metals and plastics such as polycarbonate and nylon.
Key features
- Excellent flexibility: Delivers highly flexible bonds with an elongation of 225% once fully cured.
- Convenient processing: Features an easy-to-use 1:1 mix ratio by volume for straightforward application.
- Extended open time: Offers a 15-minute pot life at 77°F (25°C), providing ample time for assembly.
Applications / Suitable for
- General plastic bonding.
- Bonding polycarbonate and nylon headlamps.
- Primed metal bonding applications.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Mix RatioMix Ratio
1:1Pot LifePot Life
30 minutesMechanical Properties
ElongationElongation
15 %Additional Information
Technical properties
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Pre-cure processing characteristics of mixed Araldite® AW 8680 / HW 8680.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix Ratio (Volume) | 1:1 (100:100) | - | Resin to Hardener |
| Mix Ratio (Weight) | 93:100 | - | Resin to Hardener |
| Viscosity (Mixed) | 50,000 | cP | at 77°F (25°C), ASTM D-2393 |
| Pot Life | 15 | minutes | at 77°F (25°C), 100 gram mass, ASTM D-2471 |
| Sag Resistance | 3/8 (10) | inches (mm) | 30° angle, 230°F (110°C), 30 min |
Technical properties
After-processing / final-state properties
Cured mechanical and thermal properties of Araldite® AW 8680 / HW 8680.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 30 | Shore D | ASTM D-2240, tested at 77°F (25°C) |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 1100 (7.6) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-638, tested at 77°F (25°C) |
| Elongation | 225 | % | ASTM D-638, tested at 77°F (25°C) |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 104 (40) | °F (°C) | DMA, ASTM D-4065, tested at 77°F (25°C) |
| Lap Shear Strength (Nylon) | 350 (2.4) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D1002, Cured 20 min @ 212°F (100°C), tested at 77°F (25°C) |
| Lap Shear Strength (Polycarbonate) | 300 (2) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D1002, Cured 20 min @ 212°F (100°C), tested at 77°F (25°C) |





















