Huntsman Araldite HW 8680 Hardener for AW 8680, 46 Lb

Description

Araldite HW 8680 hardener is the Part B component used with Araldite AW 8680 polyurethane adhesive. Chemical Concepts lists this SKU as the 46 lb hardener package, and public Huntsman-linked documentation describes the AW 8680 system as a general-purpose, two-part polyurethane adhesive for flexible bonding of plastics and primed metals.

Araldite HW 8680 hardener Applications

• Use with AW 8680 resin in production metering, mixing, or batch bonding work.
• Supports flexible adhesive bonds on polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, and primed metal assemblies.
• Fits shops that need a larger hardener package for repeated dispensing.
• Useful where a polyurethane adhesive is selected for movement or impact tolerance.
• Best ordered with the matching resin so inventory remains balanced by ratio.

This hardener should not be treated as a universal curative. Confirm the resin match, lot condition, ratio, and current technical data before processing. If old stock or mixed inventory is present, quarantine it until purchasing and production can confirm the correct pairing. Keep the resin and hardener labels visible through staging so the wrong component is not pulled into a meter-mix setup.

Araldite HW 8680 hardener Handling Notes

Store and handle the hardener according to the safety data sheet. Keep containers closed when not in use, protect material from contamination, and let cold material condition to the approved processing temperature before metering. Accurate mixing is central to final adhesive performance.

For production use, track the package date, open date, and material lot. Run a small bead or trial bond when equipment has been idle or after any component change. If the mixed bead shows streaking, pressure changes, or cure issues, stop and check ratio, mixer selection, material temperature, and the condition of both components.

For related two-part adhesive systems, browse Chemical Concepts urethane adhesives. Manufacturer information is available from Huntsman.

Ordering Help

Need help confirming whether this hardener matches your AW 8680 resin and dispensing setup? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].