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MEGUM ™/THIXON ™/ROBOND ™

Rubber-to-Metal Bonding Agents
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Bonding elastomeric materials to metal, engineering plastics or other elastomers

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requires a tough adhesive, like the customizable solutions offered by Dow Automotive all major regions include
Systems. MEGUM™, THIXON™ and ROBOND™ bonding agents can be specially substantial manufacturing
formulated to meet the specific bonding requirements of these substrates under a capabilities, research and
wide variety of conditions. Our solutions include a full line of low-VOC and HAP- development laboratories,
compliant systems to help reduce emissions. Our adhesives offer high performance warehouses, shipping areas
even in extremely severe environments and are suited for use in multiple automotive and administrative offices.
applications, including hoses, mounts, bushings, seals and instrument panels. This global capacity allows
us to perform a full range
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Systems is committed to offering rubber-to-metal bonding solutions that help make problem-solving initiatives,
vehicles more energy efficient, safer, stronger, quieter, cleaner, more comfortable and including performance and
better looking. Our many years of experience addressing the adhesive needs of accelerated environmental
the transportation industry, coupled with the diversity of our technologies, allow us testing, and analytical
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most challenging problems.

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Dow Automotive Systems offers a complete, compatible family of transportation adhesives designed to meet your
specific needs for a range of transportation and industrial applications, including belting, hoses, mounts, bushings and seals.

Guide for Solvent-Based Bonding Agents

Rubber Class Conditions of Cure Primer Cover 1-Coat

or Specific Properties
Natural Rubber (NR) IM THIXON™ P-11 THIXON 520-PEF THIXON OSN-2-S
TM MEGUM™ 3276 MEGUM 128 THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
Styrene-Butadiene CM MEGUM 3351 MEGUM 122-J THIXON 2001-EF
Rubber (SBR) Corrosion resistance THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 538 MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5382 MEGUM 508
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-EF
THIXON 532A-EF
Polyisoprene Rubber (IR) Hot glycol THIXON P-6-EF THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5386
THIXON OSN-2-S
Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) Coil coating THIXON P-7-6 THIXON 547-EF
Polychloroprene Rubber (CR) THIXON P-11 THIXON 520-PEF THIXON OSN-2-S
MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 128 THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 122-J
MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-EF
Nitrile Rubber (NBR) Standard THIXON P-11 THIXON 520-PEF MEGUM 10576
MEGUM 538 MEGUM 3276
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-EF
Higher heat and MEGUM 3276 THIXON 520-PEF MEGUM 3340-1
oil resistance THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 538 THIXON 715-EF / 720
THIXON 511-EF MEGUM 15637
Hydrogenated Sulfur cured MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 538
Nitrile-Butadiene THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 5386
Rubber (H-NBR) Peroxide cured MEGUM 3340-1
MEGUM 15637
Blend of NBR with THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 122-J THIXON 715-EF
Polyvinylchloride THIXON P-11 MEGUM 538 MEGUM 3340-1
(NBR / PVC) MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
Nitrile Carboxylic MEGUM 538
Rubber (XNBR) MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-EF
Ethylene-Propylene Sulfur cured MEGUM 508 MEGUM 500
Rubber (Copolymers MEGUM 538 MEGUM 508
and Terpolymers) MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 550

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Rubber Class Conditions of Cure Primer Cover 1-Coat

or Specific Properties
Ethylene-Propylene Peroxide cured MEGUM™ 538
Rubber (Copolymers MEGUM 5382
and Terpolymers) MEGUM 5386
MEGUM 508
MEGUM 500
THIXON™ 550
Coil coating THIXON P-7-6 THIXON 547-EF
Butyl-Rubber (IIR) THIXON P-11 MEGUM 538
MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 5382
THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-EF
Chlorosulfonized MEGUM 3276 MEGUM 538 THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
Rubber, e.g., THIXON P-11 MEGUM 5382 MEGUM 508
Hypalon (CSM) THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 5386
MEGUM 508
THIXON 511-EF
Polyacrylate Rubber MEGUM 3340-1
(ACM) THIXON 715-A / B
THIXON 715-EF / B
MEGUM 15637
Vamac (AEM) MEGUM 3290-1-LD MEGUM 538 THIXON 715-A / B
THIXON P-6-EF MEGUM 5382 THIXON 715-EF / B
MEGUM 5386 MEGUM 15637
THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
Fluoro Rubber (FKM) Amine, bisphenolic MEGUM 3290-1-LD
cured THIXON 300 / 301
Peroxide cured MEGUM 3299
Silicone Rubber (VMQ) THIXON 305
Epichlorohydrin Rubber THIXON OSN-2-EF-V
(ECO, CO) THIXON OSN-2-S
THIXON 715-EF / 720
MEGUM 3340-1
MEGUM 15637
Millable THIXON 715-EF / 720
Polyurethanes (PU) MEGUM 508
MEGUM 3276
MEGUM 15637
Castable Curing at room temp THIXON 422
Polyurethanes (PU) Curing at 100°C THIXON 405
without pre-bake THIXON 422
THIXON 423
Pre-bake at >100°C THIXON 405
THIXON 423
Thermoplastic THIXON 422
Polyurethanes (TPU)
Thermoplastic (TPV) Coil coating THIXON 6110-F
PVC Coil coating THIXON 6106

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Guide for Water-Based Bonding Agents

Rubber Class Primer Cover 1-Coat

Natural Rubber (NR) MEGUM™ W-23500 MEGUM W-23126

Styrene-Butadiene
Rubber (SBR)
Nitrile Rubber (NBR) ROBOND™ TR-7021-D
ROBOND TR-7015-A
Hydrogenated Nitrile-Butadiene
MEGUM W-7025
Rubber (H-NBR)

Polyacrylate Rubber (ACM),

(AEM / Vamac)
Ethylene-Propylene
ROBOND TR-5125
Rubber (Copolymers and
Terpolymers)
Fluoro Rubber (FKM) – ROBOND W-3295
Peroxide Cure MEGUM W-2525
Fluoro Rubber (FKM) – ROBOND W-3295
Bis Phenol Cure
Silicone Rubber (VMQ) MEGUM W-2525

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Conditions of Use - Solvent-Based Products

Reference Type1 Cover Elastomers to be Dry Film Pre-bake3 Bonding Temperature

Bonded 2
Thickness, mils Range, °C (°F)4
(µm)
THIXON™ P-11 P THIXON 520-PEF GP 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP
MEGUM 122-J
™

MEGUM 128
MEGUM 500
MEGUM 508
MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-T
MEGUM 3276 P THIXON 520-PEF GP 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP
MEGUM 122-J
MEGUM 128
MEGUM 500
MEGUM 508
MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-T
MEGUM 3351 P THIXON 520-PEF GP 0.2-0.6 (5-15) NRP
MEGUM 122-J
MEGUM 128
MEGUM 500
MEGUM 508
MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON 511-T
THIXON P-6-EF P THIXON 520-PEF GP 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP
MEGUM 122 J
MEGUM 128
MEGUM 500
MEGUM 508
MEGUM 538
MEGUM 5382
MEGUM 5386
THIXON OSN 2-EF-V
THIXON 511-T
THIXON P-7-5H P THIXON 547-EF GP 2,5-5 R (210-235°C / 410-
455°F)
THIXON P-11 M NBR, H-NBR, ACM 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP 100-205 (212-401)
MEGUM 3276 M NBR, H-NBR, ACM 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP 120-205 (248-401)
MEGUM 3351 M NBR, H-NBR, ACM 0.2-0.6 (5-15) NRP 120-205 (248-401)
MEGUM 3340-1 M NBR, H-NBR, ACM 0.2-1 (5-25) NRP 120-205 (248-401)
MEGUM 15637 M NBR, H-NBR, ACM, ECO 0.2-0.6 (5-15) R (15 min. at 115- 120-205 (248-401)
135°C / 239-275°F)
NRP
MEGUM 10576 M NBR, CR 0.2-0.6 (5-15) 120-205 (248-401)

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P=Primer, C=Cover, M=One coat
2
GP=General Purpose (NR, SBR, CR, IIR, BR)
3
R=Recommended, NRP=Not recommended but possible 5
4
P=Post cure as required by rubber formulation
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Conditions of Use - Solvent-Based Products, Continued

Reference Type1 Cover Elastomers to be Dry Film Pre-bake3 Bonding Temperature

Bonded 2
Thickness, mils Range, °C (°F)4
(µm)
THIXON™ 715-EF / B M NBR, ACM, PU, ECO 0.2-0.4 (5-10) R (10 min. at 125-205 (257-401)
130°C / 266°F)
THIXON 725-A / B M NBR, ACM, ECO, CO 0.2-0.4 (5-10) R (10 min. at 125-205 (257-401)
130°C / 266°F)
THIXON 520-PEF C GP 0.4-0.8 (10-20) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM™ 122-J C GP 0.4-0.8 (10-20) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 128 C GP 0.4-0.8 (10-20) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 500 C GP, EPDM 0.6-1 (15-25) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 508 C EPDM 0.6-1.2 (15-30) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 538 C GP, EDPM 0.6-1 (15-25) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 5382 C GP, EDPM 0.6-1 (15-25) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
THIXON 511 EF C GP, EPDM 0.6-1 (15-25) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
120°C / 248°F)
THIXON 547-EF C GP, EPDM 0.2 -0.4 (5-8) R (min. 105°C / 130-190 (266-374)
221°F)
THIXON OSN-2-EF-V C NR, SBR, AEM, 0.6-1.6 (15-40) NRP (max. 120-230 (248-446)
CR, CSM, ECO 120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM 3290 M FKM 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 150-210 (302-410) +P
MEGUM 3290-1-LD M FKM 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 150-210 (302-410) +P
MEGUM 3299 M FKM (peroxide cured) 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 150-210 (302-410) +P
THIXON 300 / 301 M FKM 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 160-195 (320-383) +P
THIXON 305 M VMQ 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 100-260 (212-500) +P
MEGUM 2840 M VMQ 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP 100-260 (212-500) +P
THIXON 406 M PU 0.4-1.0 (10-25) R (>100°C / 212°F) 80-120 (176-248) +P
THIXON 422 M PU 0.4-1.0 (10-25) NRP (>100°C / 80-120 (176-248) +P
212°F)
1
P=Primer, C=Cover, M=One coat
2
GP=General Purpose (NR, SBR, CR, IIR, BR)
3
R=Recommended, NRP=Not recommended but possible
4
P=Post cure as required by rubber formulation

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Conditions of Use - Solvent-Based Products, Continued

Reference Type1 Cover Compatibility Elastomers to be Dry Film Pre-bake3 Bonding Temperature
Bonded 2
Thickness, mils Range, °C (°F)4
(µm)
MEGUM™ W-23500 ROBOND™ TR-5125 GP 0.2-0.4 (5-10) NRP 120-190 (248-374)
MEGUM W-23126
ROBOND TR-5125 P NR, SBR, IIR, NBR, 0.8-1.0 (20-25) NRP (max. 130-190 (266-374)
CR, EPDM 120°C / 248°F)
ROBOND TR-7021-D P NBR, H-NBR, X-NBR 0.1-0.2 (2,5-5) NRP (max. 120-205 (248-401)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM W-23500 M NBR, H-NBR, X-NBR 0.06-0.08 (<2) NRP (max. 120-205 (248-401)
120°C / 248°F)
MEGUM W-2525 M VMQ, EPDM, H-NBR 0.06-0.08 (<2) R (15 min. at 150-210 (302-410)
(peroxide cured) 110-150°C / 230-
302°F)
ROBOND W-3295 M FKM, ACM 0.06-0.08 (<2) R (15 min. at 150-210 (302-410)
120-150°C / 248-
302°F)
MEGUM W-3295 M FKM, ACM 0.06-0.08 (<2) R (15 min. at 150-210 (302-410)
120-150°C / 248-
302°F)
MEGUM W-7025 P, M NBR, H-NBR, X-NBR 0.2 (2,5-5) NRP (max. 120-205 (248-401)
120°C / 248°F)
1
P=Primer, C=Cover, M=One coat
2
GP=General Purpose (NR, SBR, CR, IIR, BR)
3
R=Recommended, NRP=Not recommended but possible
4
P=Post cure as required by rubber formulation

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