The following is a news release from Master Bond Inc. You have received it because you are listed as an editor for your publication. Attached to this email is a low resolution version of the photograph that is included in the press kit for this product. High resolution version of this image and files with the body text of this release in Word, HTML and text formats are available at http://www.masterbond.com/newsrelease/supreme-18tc. ----------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One Component Epoxy Adhesive Has Ultra Low Thermal Resistance and Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a single component epoxy adhesive that contains a blend of special thermally conductive fillers. This smooth paste system can be applied in bond lines as thin as 10-15 microns. It offers an exceptionally low thermal resistance of 5-7 x 10-6 K•m2/W and a thermal conductivity of 22-25 BTU•in/ft2•hr•°F [3.17-3.61 W/(m•K)]. Heat transfer capabilities of this product are outstanding. Supreme 18TC also passes NASA low outgassing tests and can be used in applications in the aerospace, electronic, optical, specialty OEM and cryogenic industries. Supreme 18TC maintains high bond strength properties even when exposed to hostile environmental conditions, including high/low temperatures. It bonds well to a wide variety of substrates including metals, composites, ceramics and plastics. This compound offers a tensile lap shear strength of 2,200-2,400 psi, a tensile strength of 6,000-7,000 psi, a t-peel strength of 5-10 pli and a compressive strength of 22,000-24,000 psi. Significantly, Supreme 18TC is a one part system that requires no mixing. Its working life is essentially “unlimited”. It requires heat curing for 60-90 minutes at 250-300°F. A post cure of a few hours at 350°F will optimize performance properties. Supreme 18TC features a low shrinkage upon curing, a low CTE and a high degree of dimensional stability. This system is also a reliable electrical insulator. Supreme 18TC is designed to withstand thermal cycling and shock. It is serviceable over the wide temperature range of 4K to +400°F. This formulation is available for use in a variety of standard packaging options in sizes ranging from ounces to gallons. Master Bond Thermally Conductive Adhesives Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a one component epoxy with high thermal conductivity that can be applied in very thin sections. Read more about Master Bond’s liquid thermal interface materials at http://www.masterbond.com/properties/thermally-conductive-epoxy-adhesives or contact Tech Support. Phone: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 Email: technical@masterbond.com. Note to Editors: For a full product description, please visit: http://www.masterbond.com/tds/supreme-18tc Check out new videos on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MasterBondVideo You can embed any of our videos on your website. CONTACT James Brenner, Marketing Manager Email: jbrenner@masterbond.com Tel: +1-201-343-8983 Fax: +1-201-343-2132 MASTER BOND INC. 154 Hobart Street Hackensack, NJ 07601-3922 Web: www.masterbond.com # # #