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PSXTM20 Adhesive Kit U .� Epoxy siloxane adhesive for bonding fiberglass pipe and fittings "L I, GAS L IN0051AL MARINE OFFSHORE NAND LNG MINING with tapered joints Description Pot Life and Cure Time PSX20 adhesive is a patented two-part epoxy siloxane adhesive At77°F(25°C)the potlifeofPSX20adhesiveis20to30minutes.The designed for permanentlyjoining fiberglass pipe and fittings with pot life decreases with rising temperatures: taper/taperjoints.PSX 20 is a non-flowingthixotropic paste offered in easy-to-use kits.The PSX20 epoxy adhesive kit contains an adhesive resin,hardener,mixingspatula,brush and assembly instructions.The Temperature Adhesive Pot Life Minimum Joint adhesive resin is a dark red paste with sand,The adhesive hardener is Cure Time a white paste.The mixed adhesive color is red.PSX20can be usedto of *c minutes hours connect epoxy,vinyl ester or phenolic systems. 60 16 40 6 70 21 30 5 Listings and Approvals 80 27 20 4 PSX20 adhesive is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories(UL)underFile 90 32 18 3 MH9162forusein Nonmetallic Underground PipingforFlammable 1100 143 s 11 Liquids.PSX20 adhesive is particularly suited for pipingsystems conveying petroleum products including diesel fuels,kerosene,etc., Inextremelycoldorwindy conditions,use insulation toprevent alcoholsand alcohol-gasoline mixtures,oroxygenated fuels,Itisalso rapid dissipation of heatfrom thecure reaction.Captheendsofthe approved by Underwriters Laboratories foruse with MTBEfluids. pipingto preventthe passage of cold air.In severecold conditions, warm airmay be blown through the interiorofthe pipe.A heat cure is recommended for installations with service temperatures Preparation of Bonding Surface above 180OF(820C)oroperating pressures over300 psi.For ambient Usingthe sandpapersupplied in the adhesive kit,clean both surfaces temperature conditions below60OF(160C),an external heatcure thoroughlytoremoveall dirt,grease and foreign materials.Makesure must be used.A minimum heatcure timeof at least30 minutes is the bondingsurfaces are freeof moisture. recommended for2through 6-inch pipe. Even afterthe adhesive has turned solid at ambient temperatures,heatcuringwill promote Do nottouchthe bonding surfaces with bare hands,dirtyorgreasy chemical cross-linkingof the adhesive,thus increasing its strength, gloves or rags after cleaningthem. temperature resistance and corrosion resistance.Asingle Chem Cure Pak may be applied oran NOV Fiber Glass Systems approved electric Mixing the Adhesive heat blanket may be used.The heatcure may be applied atanytime afterthe bond is made and beforethe pipe has been tested orput into In cold weatherit is necessarytowarm the resin to between 70OF(21OC) service. and 80OF(270C)to permitgood mixingand easier application. Open both resin and hardenercontainers.Using the stick supplied,put all ofthe hardenerinto the resin container.Neversplit a kit. Mixuntil thesand and hardenerare thoroughly incorporated throughoutthe resin. Adhesive Kit Sizes and Bonds Per Kit PSX 20 adhesive kits are available in 3 oz.,5 oz.and 8 oz.sizes.The table below indicates the numberof bonds per kit for each pipe size.Values in thetable are based on thequantityof adhesive required byan experienced crewworkingata temperature of750F(240C)with a 30 minute adhesive pot life. Kit Size Bonds per Kit per Pipe Size ftoz 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 3 7 5 31/2 11/2 1 '/a - - - 5 12 8 6 21/2 11/2 1 1 '/x '/z 8 - 13 9 4 21/2 11h 1 1 Yx Fiber Glass Systems I KIOY P o'duclion5 iutIal,s fgspipe@nov.com nov.com/fgs