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Marine Bonding Applications
To ensure the seaworthiness of any vessel, Bostik offers a variety of elastic bonding adhesive systems that provide exceptional weather and water-resistant properties. The range of marine products has been engineered for high performance elastic bonding of marine substrates; plywood, aluminum, fiberglass or other composite materials used in building marine vessels. These products can be used for permanent bonding or for service and repair.

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Items	920 Bostik Elastic Bonding Adhesives for Marine	920FS Bostik Elastic Bonding Adhesives for Marine	940A Bostik Elastic Bonding Adhesives for Marine	940FSA Bostik Elastic Bonding Adhesives for Marine	960SR Bostik Elastic Bonding Adhesives for Marine
Polymer Base	N/A Urethane	N/A Urethane	N/A SMP	N/A SMP	N/A SPS
Curing Method	N/A Moisture
Skin Forming Time	N/A 90 min	N/A 30-40 min	N/A 90 min	N/A 45 min	N/A 10-15 min
Complete Cure (0.125" Head)	N/A 3-6 days	N/A 1.5-3 days	N/A 1-2 days	N/A 24 hours	N/A 24 hours
Tensile Strength	N/A 175 psi	N/A 175 psi	N/A 300 psi	N/A 450 psi	N/A 150 psi
Shear Strength	N/A 65 psi	N/A 65 psi	N/A 250 psi	N/A 375 psi	N/A 125 psi
Elongation % @ Break	N/A >500	N/A >500	N/A 225	N/A 225	N/A 225
Shore A Hardness	N/A 37	N/A 37	N/A 55	N/A 55	N/A 35
VOC Content (G/L)	N/A 47	N/A 47	N/A <30	N/A <30	N/A <30
UV Resistance	N/A Fair	N/A Fair	N/A Excellent	N/A Excellent	N/A Excellent
Colors (Standard)	N/A Black White	N/A Black White	N/A Black White	N/A Black White	N/A Arctic White Nickel Pearl Zeplymer
Packaging	N/A Cartridge Sausage	N/A Cartridge Sausage	N/A Sausage	N/A Cartridge Sausage Squrable 3 or Tube	N/A Cartridge Sausage
Comments	N/A Adhesive/sealant with excellent tear and abrasion resistance	N/A Fast-curing adhesive/sealant forms tough, resilient seal	N/A Slower cure version of 940 FSA: no in-gas on cure	N/A Fast-skinning, non-yellowing; can be painted or sanded; adheres in most applications without the use of primer	N/A Won't yellow, chalk or crack; sandable/paintable; for above-deck applications
Above-Deck Assembly	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Very Good (Desirable)
Below-Deck Assembly	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A
Timber Bonding	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A
Anti-Slip Decks and Plates	N/A	N/A	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A
Flybridge/Radar Arch	N/A	N/A	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)
Deck-to-Hull Assembly	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A
Keel to Hull Joints	N/A	N/A	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A
Deck Panel Bonding	N/A	N/A	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A Very Good (Desirable)	N/A
Interior Panel/Partitions	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)
Windshield/Glass Glazing	N/A	N/A	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A Good (Desirable)	N/A
Polycarbonate Window Bonding	N/A	N/A	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A Best (Most Desirable)	N/A