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WO2015084553A1
WO2015084553A1 PCT/US2014/065179 US2014065179W WO2015084553A1 WO 2015084553 A1 WO2015084553 A1 WO 2015084553A1 US 2014065179 W US2014065179 W US 2014065179W WO 2015084553 A1 WO2015084553 A1 WO 2015084553A1
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  • the present invention relates to a new adhesive composition having unique properties in some automotive related applications.
  • Rapid curing adhesive compositions are becoming more critical for bonding closure panels (doors, hoods, etc.) by the automotive OEMs. Because of this, many adhesive suppliers have used acrylic chemistry to accelerate cure time. However, acrylic adhesives typically can't resist the high temperatures associated with e-coat ovens in the automotive industry so some specific amount of epoxy chemistry is required. The rapid cure requirement is related to handling strength prior to final cure in the oven, and the type of cure accelerators for the acrylic adhesive composition is crucial. There are two typical systems used to cure acrylic adhesives: metal ester/hydroperoxide or tertiary amine (N,N- dialkyl substituted toluidine)/benzoyl peroxide. Both of these systems are quite slow when used without a co-catalyst. The most common co-catalysts or accelerators are hydrazines, sulfimides or quinolines.
  • the present invention provides the use of dihydroxyl substituted toluidines as catalysts which don't require the use of co-catalysts or co-accelerators for rapid cure rate of acrylic adhesives.
  • the present invention also provides a composition that contains a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the cure profile comparison of the present adhesive comprising dihydroxyethyl toluidine vs. prior art adhesives comprising dimethyl toluidine.
  • the present invention provides an adhesive composition that contains liquid epoxy resin; a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a methacrylate terminated butadiene - acrylonitrile copolymer; a dihydroxy substituted toluidine; and a hardener.
  • the composition contains about 40 to 50 wt , preferably about 44.5 wt. of a liquid epoxy resin.
  • the wt.% is based on the total weight of the composition.
  • liquid epoxy resins examples include bisphenol-A such as DERTM 331 available from The Dow Chemical Company.
  • Other liquid epoxy resins such as EPON 828 available from Momentive may also be used in the similar amounts.
  • the composition contains about 15 to 20 wt.%, preferably about 18 wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a methacrylate terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer.
  • the weight ratio between these two copolymers can be 2:1 to 1:2 but preferable 1:2.
  • Examples of styrene-butadiene- styrene copolymer include VectorTM 2518 available from Dexco Polymers and examples of methacrylate terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer include HycarTM 1300X333 available from Emerald Chemical.
  • composition of the present invention also contain about 2 to 3 wt%, preferably
  • composition of the present invention may also contain about 7 to 8 wt.%, preferably, 7.5wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a toughener such as acrylic core shell rubber and other conventionally used tougheners.
  • a toughener such as acrylic core shell rubber and other conventionally used tougheners.
  • the composition may also contain about 0.6 to 0.7 wt.%, preferably, 0.65 wt.%, of a benzoyl peroxide; about 16 to 18 wt%, preferably 17 wt.% of a methyl methacrylate; and about 1 to 3 wt.%, preferably 2 wt.% of a methacrylic acid.
  • the adhesive composition of the present invention also contains a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.
  • the hexafunctional urethane acrylate is used to significantly increase the apparent cure rate. It accomplishes this effect by increasing the crosslink density early in the reaction.
  • the composition may contain 0.25 to 0.75 wt%, preferably 0.5 wt%, based on total weight of the composition, of such a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.
  • Examples of commercial hexafunctional urethane acrylates include CN 975 available from Sartomer.
  • a conventional mixing process may be used to prepare the present adhesive composition. The components may be mixed in any order.
  • Benzoyl peroxide (LuperoxTM AFR40, 40% BPO in plasticizer) available from Arkema
  • compositions Two samples of compositions were prepared with one sample containing dihyroxy ethyl toluidine (Example 1) and another one containing dimethyl toluidine (Example 2) as a comparative sample. All compositions were mixed using a dual asymmetric centrifugal FlackTek SpeedMixer ® DAC 400 FVZ by Hauschild Engineering. All rubbers were first dissolved in monomer or epoxy resin by mixing the speed mixer cup on the speed mixer for two minutes cycles at a speed of 2,200 rpm. The temperature of the samples was checked after the two minute mix using an infrared temperature probe and visually evaluated for homogeneity. If the sample was not visually homogeneous, additional two minute 2,200 rpm mixing cycles were utilized until visual homogeneity was achieved. The remaining ingredients were added to the formulation and mixed for two minutes cycles at a speed of 2,200 rpm. The peroxide was added after the sample had cooled below 40°C and mixed for 1 minute at 2,200 rpm.
  • Each composition contains two separately made components (A side and B side).
  • the two components of the adhesive were combined in a 1 : 1 ratio by weight and mixed by hand in a bag for 1 minute.
  • Example 1 Adhesive composition with dihydroxyethyl toluidine
  • the two prepared adhesive compositions were separately dispensed on a 25 mm disposable plate connected to a TA Instruments AR-2000EX Reheometer.
  • the gap between the plates was set to 1 ,050 ⁇ and the excess adhesive that was squeezed out was scraped away using a spatula.
  • the gap was then lowered to 1,000 ⁇ to ensure that a consistent sample volume was used for each measurement.
  • An oscillatory time sweep was performed at a constant strain of 0.1% strain at a Frequency of 1 Hz to monitor the storage modulus (G') as a function of cure time.
  • T-Peel samples were prepared by bending 1 inch by 4 inch metal strips at a 90° angle yielding a 3 inch bonding section.
  • the substrate was wiped with acetone.
  • the adhesive composition was then applied to one strip and 10 mil glass bead spacers were sprinkled on the adhesive.
  • a second strip was placed on the adhesive to create the T-Peel joint assembly.
  • the assembly was held with clips and cured at room temperature and in an oven set to 170°C for the times indicated in Table 1. After curing, the samples were tested on an Instron to develop a load cure. The average load was taken to give the pounds of force per linear inch of substrate.
  • T-peel strengths The fully cured properties of both adhesive compositions, as measured by T-peel strengths, are shown in Table 1. The T-peel strengths are the same regardless of the cure profile.
  • CRS stands for cold rolled steel
  • HDG stands for hot dipped galvanized steel

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Abstract

The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising a dihydroxy substituted toluidine and a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.

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ACRYLIC ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS, MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new adhesive composition having unique properties in some automotive related applications. INTRODUCTION
Rapid curing adhesive compositions are becoming more critical for bonding closure panels (doors, hoods, etc.) by the automotive OEMs. Because of this, many adhesive suppliers have used acrylic chemistry to accelerate cure time. However, acrylic adhesives typically can't resist the high temperatures associated with e-coat ovens in the automotive industry so some specific amount of epoxy chemistry is required. The rapid cure requirement is related to handling strength prior to final cure in the oven, and the type of cure accelerators for the acrylic adhesive composition is crucial. There are two typical systems used to cure acrylic adhesives: metal ester/hydroperoxide or tertiary amine (N,N- dialkyl substituted toluidine)/benzoyl peroxide. Both of these systems are quite slow when used without a co-catalyst. The most common co-catalysts or accelerators are hydrazines, sulfimides or quinolines.
The present invention provides the use of dihydroxyl substituted toluidines as catalysts which don't require the use of co-catalysts or co-accelerators for rapid cure rate of acrylic adhesives. The present invention also provides a composition that contains a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1 illustrates the cure profile comparison of the present adhesive comprising dihydroxyethyl toluidine vs. prior art adhesives comprising dimethyl toluidine.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an adhesive composition that contains liquid epoxy resin; a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a methacrylate terminated butadiene - acrylonitrile copolymer; a dihydroxy substituted toluidine; and a hardener.
Typically, the composition contains about 40 to 50 wt , preferably about 44.5 wt. of a liquid epoxy resin. The wt.% is based on the total weight of the composition.
Examples of liquid epoxy resins include bisphenol-A such as DER™ 331 available from The Dow Chemical Company. Other liquid epoxy resins such as EPON 828 available from Momentive may also be used in the similar amounts.
The composition contains about 15 to 20 wt.%, preferably about 18 wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a methacrylate terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer. The weight ratio between these two copolymers can be 2:1 to 1:2 but preferable 1:2. Examples of styrene-butadiene- styrene copolymer include Vector™ 2518 available from Dexco Polymers and examples of methacrylate terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer include Hycar™ 1300X333 available from Emerald Chemical.
The composition of the present invention also contain about 2 to 3 wt%, preferably
2.25 wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition , of a dihydroxy substituted toluidine. A preferred dihydroxy substituted toluidine used in the present invention is N,N- dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine, available as X-866-000 from ESSTECH, INC. Other dihydroxy substituted toluidine may include dihydroxy ethyl or dihydroxy propyl. In addition to above, the composition of the present invention may also contain about 7 to 8 wt.%, preferably, 7.5wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a toughener such as acrylic core shell rubber and other conventionally used tougheners.
In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the composition may also contain about 0.6 to 0.7 wt.%, preferably, 0.65 wt.%, of a benzoyl peroxide; about 16 to 18 wt%, preferably 17 wt.% of a methyl methacrylate; and about 1 to 3 wt.%, preferably 2 wt.% of a methacrylic acid.
Other typical components of an adhesive composition, such as curing agent, fillers etc, may also be used.
In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive composition of the present invention also contains a hexafunctional urethane acrylate. The hexafunctional urethane acrylate is used to significantly increase the apparent cure rate. It accomplishes this effect by increasing the crosslink density early in the reaction. The composition may contain 0.25 to 0.75 wt%, preferably 0.5 wt%, based on total weight of the composition, of such a hexafunctional urethane acrylate. Examples of commercial hexafunctional urethane acrylates include CN 975 available from Sartomer. A conventional mixing process may be used to prepare the present adhesive composition. The components may be mixed in any order.
The present invention can be further illustrated with the following non- limiting examples:
Sources of raw materials:
DER™ 331 - liquid bisphenol-A epoxy resin available from The Dow Chemical Company
Benzoyl peroxide (Luperox™ AFR40, 40% BPO in plasticizer) available from Arkema
Hycar™ 1300X333 - (methacrylate terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer) available from Emerald Chemical
Paraloid™ BTA 753 - acrylic core shell rubber available from The Dow Chemical Company.
CN 975 - hexafunctional urethane acrylate available from Sartomer
Cab-O-Sil™ - hydrophobic fumed silica available from Cabot
Butylated hydroxyl tolene - available from Sigma Aldrich
Methyl methacrylate - available from Sigma Aldrich
Methacrylic acid - available from Sigma Aldrich
Amicure™ CD- 1200 - dicyandiamide available from Air Products
Omnicure™ U-405 - phenyl dimethyl urea available from CVC Chemicals
Preparation of Examples
Two samples of compositions were prepared with one sample containing dihyroxy ethyl toluidine (Example 1) and another one containing dimethyl toluidine (Example 2) as a comparative sample. All compositions were mixed using a dual asymmetric centrifugal FlackTek SpeedMixer® DAC 400 FVZ by Hauschild Engineering. All rubbers were first dissolved in monomer or epoxy resin by mixing the speed mixer cup on the speed mixer for two minutes cycles at a speed of 2,200 rpm. The temperature of the samples was checked after the two minute mix using an infrared temperature probe and visually evaluated for homogeneity. If the sample was not visually homogeneous, additional two minute 2,200 rpm mixing cycles were utilized until visual homogeneity was achieved. The remaining ingredients were added to the formulation and mixed for two minutes cycles at a speed of 2,200 rpm. The peroxide was added after the sample had cooled below 40°C and mixed for 1 minute at 2,200 rpm.
Details of the components in each of the two Examples are listed below. Each composition contains two separately made components (A side and B side). The two components of the adhesive were combined in a 1 : 1 ratio by weight and mixed by hand in a bag for 1 minute.
Example 1 : Adhesive composition with dihydroxyethyl toluidine
Epoxy Acrylic A Side,
Weight
Figure imgf000005_0001
Example 2: Adhesive composition with dimethyl toluidine
Epoxy Acrylic A Side,
Weight
Figure imgf000006_0001
Testing Procedures and Results
1. Cure Profile
The two prepared adhesive compositions were separately dispensed on a 25 mm disposable plate connected to a TA Instruments AR-2000EX Reheometer. The gap between the plates was set to 1 ,050 μ and the excess adhesive that was squeezed out was scraped away using a spatula. The gap was then lowered to 1,000 μ to ensure that a consistent sample volume was used for each measurement. An oscillatory time sweep was performed at a constant strain of 0.1% strain at a Frequency of 1 Hz to monitor the storage modulus (G') as a function of cure time.
The results were plotted in Figure 1. As can be shown in Figure 1, the cure rate of the composition, as measured by G', is greatly enhanced when the hydroxyl ethyl toluidine is used as the peroxide activator in the composition. When the conventional activator is used in the composition, e.g. N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine, the cure rate is much slower.
2. T-Peel
T-Peel samples were prepared by bending 1 inch by 4 inch metal strips at a 90° angle yielding a 3 inch bonding section. The substrate was wiped with acetone. The adhesive composition was then applied to one strip and 10 mil glass bead spacers were sprinkled on the adhesive. A second strip was placed on the adhesive to create the T-Peel joint assembly. The assembly was held with clips and cured at room temperature and in an oven set to 170°C for the times indicated in Table 1. After curing, the samples were tested on an Instron to develop a load cure. The average load was taken to give the pounds of force per linear inch of substrate.
The fully cured properties of both adhesive compositions, as measured by T-peel strengths, are shown in Table 1. The T-peel strengths are the same regardless of the cure profile.
Table 1 : T-Peel Results
Figure imgf000008_0001
CRS stands for cold rolled steel
HDG stands for hot dipped galvanized steel
CF means cohesive failure
AF means adhesive failure
RT stands for room temperature

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CLAIMS:
An acrylic adhesive composition comprising
a) liquid epoxy resin;
b) a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer and a methacrylate terminated butadiene- acrylonitrile copolymer;
c) a dihydroxy substituted toluidine; and
d) a hardener.
The composition of claim 1 further comprising
e) benzoyl peroxide
f) methyl methacrylate
g) methacrylic Acid.
3. The acrylic adhesive composition of claim 1 further comprising a hexafunctional urethane acrylate.
4. The acrylic adhesive composition of any one of the previous claims wherein the dihyroxy substituted toluidine is N,N-dihydroxyethyl-p-Toluidine.
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