# 6.4.2 Epoxy Adhesives

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/6.4.2-epoxy-adhesives/)

#### 6.4.2 Epoxy Adhesives

Epoxy adhesives are some of the most common and well-known adhesives, as they were introduced commercially in 1946 and have been used in broad applications across automotive, industrial and aerospace markets. Epoxies are probably the most versatile family of adhesives because they bond well to many substrates and can be easily modified to achieve widely varying properties.

Curing options: - 2C room temperature (RT) cure - 1C RT cure - 1C heat cure 1C light cure (UV cationic)