LOCTITE CAT 14
Harmonization Code : 8529.90 | Parts solely or principally used for TV, radio, and transmission
Main features
- Powdered Anhydride Epoxy Hardener
- Long Epoxy Working Life
- 3-Hour Cure at 150 deg C
Product Description
Henkel LOCTITE® Catalyst 14 is a powdered epoxy hardener (anhydride-based catalyst) designed for use with LOCTITE STYCAST® epoxy encapsulation, potting and casting systems. The catalyst provides excellent high-temperature performance, long working life and superior chemical resistance, making it suitable for electronic encapsulation, electrical insulation and high-reliability industrial applications. Catalyst 14 is commonly used where extended pot life and elevated-temperature service capability are required.
Key Features & Benefits
- Powdered epoxy hardener for STYCAST epoxy systems.
- Excellent chemical resistance after cure.
- High-temperature performance up to 180°C continuous service.
- Long pot life and extended work life.
- Suitable for encapsulation, casting and potting applications.
- Provides durable thermal and electrical performance.
- Heat-cure chemistry for demanding environments.
Recommended Applications
- Electronic component encapsulation.
- Electrical potting and insulation systems.
- High-temperature epoxy casting applications.
- Industrial and aerospace electronic assemblies.
- Chemically resistant epoxy systems.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Powdered Epoxy Hardener | — | LOCTITE CAT 14 |
| Chemical Type | Anhydride | — | Epoxy curing agent |
| Appearance | White Powder | — | As supplied |
| Density | 0.77 - 0.79 | g/cm³ | 25°C |
| Physical Form | Powder | — | Free-flowing hardener |
| Relative Catalyst Usage | 2.5 | × Catalyst 9 | Reference mix ratio basis |
| Pot Life (100 g @ 25°C) | 24 | hours | Typical value |
| Shelf Life | 1 | year | Unopened container at room temperature |
Technical Properties
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Cure Schedule | 3 | hours | 150°C heat cure |
| Continuous Service Temperature | 180 | °C | Typical cured system performance |
| Intermittent Service Temperature | 200 | °C | Typical cured system performance |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | — | Cured epoxy system |
| High Temperature Performance | Excellent | — | Heat-cured epoxy systems |
| Working Life | Long | — | Compared with amine-cured systems |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | Good | — | Depending on resin system used |
| Primary End Use | Encapsulation & Potting | — | Electronic and electrical assemblies |
