Key Points
- The new generation of Araldite® adhesives represents a technical and regulatory evolution: it is BPA free , free of CMR-labeled substances and complies with the latest updates of the European CLP Regulation, without compromising on performance.
- The new formulations offer greater operator safety, simplify materials management on the farm, and enable companies to maintain full regulatory compliance without changing processes or equipment.
- Each product in the new range retains Araldite® reliability standards : high mechanical strength, thermal stability up to 140 °C, excellent adhesion on metals and composites, and cartridges made from post-consumer recycled plastic to reduce CO2 emissions.
- The range offers specific solutions for every need: speed and precision (Araldite® 2012-1), mechanical and environmental resistance (2013-2), chemical-thermal stability (2014-3 and AV 138 M-2), toughness for composites (2015-2), and aesthetic transparency (2020-1).
- With Mascherpa‘s technical support, companies can smoothly adopt these next-generation adhesive solutions , combining sustainability, safety and production continuity in full compliance with industry standards.
For more than 80 years, adhesives Araldite® have been synonymous with reliability and performance in the industrial world.
Today, their story enters a new phase: Huntsman, a Mascherpa partner, has introduced a new generation of Araldite® adhesives designed to provide the same level of mechanical and chemical performance, but with a completely new safety and environmental care profile.
Mascherpa supports companies in the transition to this new range, developed to meet the latest European standards for health, safety and environmental impact.
Index
- The new generation of Araldite® adhesives in the sign of compliance
- What is CMR labeling and why is it important?
- What does BPA free mean and why is it relevant?
- The Araldite® path of gradual transition.
- A new generation, the same standards of reliability
- Araldite® 2012-1: speed and precision in an epoxy adhesive
- Araldite® 2013-2: mechanical strength and environmental stability
- Araldite® 2014-3: high thermal and chemical resistance
- Araldite® 2015-2: high toughness for composites and vibration
- Araldite® 2020-1: transparent, fluid and durable
- Araldite® AV 138 M-2: extreme strength in critical environments
- Learn more about the new generation of Araldite® adhesives.
The new generation of Araldite® adhesives in the sign of compliance
The new generation of Araldite® adhesives stems from the need to comply with the latest changes in the European Union’s CLP Regulation, which introduced new classifications for certain epoxy substances considered CMR.
These substances, previously used as reactive diluents or secondary components, have been phased out of formulations.
The result is a range of adhesives that are not subject to CMR-labeling and without intentionally added BPA, offering an enhanced HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) profile without requiring changes to application processes.
What is CMR labeling and why is it important?
The term CMR labeling denotes the need, imposed by theClassification, Labeling and Packaging( CLP ) Regulation, to label products containing substances recognized as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction.
These classifications have a direct impact on safety management, use in manufacturing environments, and regulatory compliance.
The new generation of Araldite® adhesives completely eliminates the presence of these substances, thereby reducing exposure risks for operators and simplifying materials management on the farm.
In practice, this means greater safety in the workplace, no recertification requirements and full compliance with current and future European regulations.
What BPA free means and why it is relevant
The term BPA free indicates the absence of Bisphenol A (BPA), a substance commonly used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonates.
In recent years, BPA has received increasing regulatory attention because, under certain conditions, it can migrate from materials and be potentially harmful to human health and the environment.
In the new Araldite® formulations , Huntsman has eliminated the intentional use of BPA, thus ensuring adhesives that meet the latest safety and environmental care requirements of European industry.
This approach makes it possible to reduce exposure risks, simplify HSE management of products and Promote the use of adhesives even in areas with more stringent safety protocols, such as electronics, energy and transportation.
The Araldite® path of gradual transition.
Since July 2025, a phased renewal of the Araldite® range has been initiated to ensure a fair transition with no operational disruptions.
First phase
In the first phase, July 2025, the first 3 products of the new generation of adhesives were launched on the market:
- Araldite® 2014-3
- Araldite® 2020-1
- Araldite® AV 138 M-2
- Araldite® 2012-1
- Araldite® 2013-2
- Araldite® 2015-2
Previous versions will remain available until the end of 2026, giving companies time to plan for the transition.
A new generation, the same standards of reliability
The new generation of Araldite® adhesives maintains the performance standards that have made Huntsman adhesives an industry benchmark:
- Mechanical strength and adhesion comparable to previous versions,
- thermal stability up to 140 °C,
- High chemical sealing to oils, solvents and weathering,
- Thixotropic behavior for vertical or thick joint applications,
- post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) cartridges, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 36%.
An evolution that combines chemical innovation and environmental friendliness while maintaining full compatibility with existing production processes.
Araldite® 2012-1: speed and precision in an epoxy adhesive
- Araldite® 2012-1 is a fast-cure, fluidepoxy adhesive , ideal for light structural or precision.With a processing time of only 4 to 6 minutes, it allows rapid handling of components without sacrificing mechanical strength.
It is especially suitable for: - Metal-hard plastic-glass assemblies ;
- Rapid repairs in the production line;
- applications where speed of fixation is a critical but critical requirement.
Its main properties include a shear strength of 15 MPa on aluminum and a service temperature of up to 80 °C.
Araldite® 2013-2: mechanical strength and environmental stability
Araldite® 2013-2 is a high-performance thixotropic epoxy adhesive formulated for structural bonding of metals and rigid materials.
It offers a balance of stiffness and resilience, maintaining mechanical stability even after exposure to solvents, oils and moisture.
It is suitable for:
- Metal assemblies in mechanical or transportation systems;
- Structural components subject to moderate thermal loads;
- environments industrial o marine where long joint life is required.
Its main properties include:
- Pot-life: 2 h
- Tensile strength: 36 MPa
- Operating temperature: up to 80 °C
Araldite® 2014-3: high thermal and chemical resistance
A new version of the well-established 2014-2, Araldite® 2014-3 offers thermal resistance up to 140 °C and a remarkable seal in chemically aggressive environments.
It is a two-component thixotropic dark gray paste adhesive designed for vertical bonding or on misaligned surfaces .
Typical applications:
- Metal or electronic components exposed to heat;
- equipment industrial and marine;
- Parts subject to vibration and chemicals (oils, fuels, solvents).
Its main features are:
- Gap filling: up to 5 mm
- Pot-life: 120 min
- Tg: up to 96 °C (with post-cure)
Araldite® 2015-2: high toughness for composites and vibration
Araldite® 2015-2 is a tenacious adhesive designed for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration resistance and compatibility with composite materials.
Its thixotropic formulation allows controlled bonding even on thicknesses up to 10 mm.
Fields of application:
- Metal-composite assemblies (SMC, GRP),
- Panels and structures subject to dynamic shocks,
- railway and shipbuilding sectors.
Its main properties are:
- Elongation at break: 8.5 percent
- Operating temperature: up to 100 °C
- Shear strength: equal to 25 MPa
Araldite® 2020-1: transparent, fluid and durable
Araldite® 2020-1 is a transparent, low-viscosity epoxy adhesive ideal for aesthetic bonding or electronic encapsulation.
Due to its high optical transparency (refractive index ≈ 1.50), it is used in:
- Glass-glass or glass-metal assemblies,
- Encapsulation of sensors or LEDs,
- repairs and decorative casting where transparency is a functional requirement.
This epoxy adhesive guarantees:
- Pot-life: 160 min
- Tensile strength: 55 MPa
- Elongation: 12%.
Araldite® AV 138 M-2: extreme strength in critical environments
Araldite® AV 138 M-2 is a thixotropic adhesive with high chemical and thermal resistance, designed for bonding under intense environmental stresses.
It provides a stable seal up to 140 °C and remarkable resistance to solvents and fuels, and among its specific characteristics we observe:
- Tensile modulus: 4 600 MPa
- Pot-life: 75 min
- Shear strength: equal to 20 MPa
Main applications:
- Electric motors, transformers and energy components,
- Metal structures exposed to heat or corrosive agents,
- Industrial maintenance in chemically aggressive environments.
Learn more about the new generation of Araldite® adhesives.
The new generation of Araldite® adhesives marks a significant evolution in the field of structural bonding.
By eliminating BPA and CMR substances , this range offers greater safety, compliance and sustainability, while ensuring the continuity ofperformance and processes that have always characterized the Araldite® line.
A technical and cultural shift that enables companies to adopt advanced, compliant adhesive solutions with Mascherpa‘s expert support .
For more information on individual products in the new Araldite® range and useful applications for your industry , contact our Mascherpa experts
