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10/14/2009, Bay Point, Calif.


Structural adhesive designed for out-of-autoclave applications


Henkel Develops New Film Adhesive

The aerospace group of Henkel announces the release of Hysol® PL696 epoxy-based structural film adhesive. The new adhesive is designed primarily for out-ofautoclave curing process applications and is also available in lightning strike configuration. It is a low temperature cure film product that eliminates the need for autoclave curing and can be cured with a vacuum bag at just 140°F. In addition, it improves surface quality of composite structures, while having the ability to bond a variety of similar and dissimilar materials.

Hysol® PL696 meets the requirements of military specification MMM-A-132. Henkel’s aerospace group will be launching Hysol® PL696 and other products for structural adhesives and metal surface treatments at SAMPE Wichita, booth# 910. “Henkel is dedicated to developing advancements in structural adhesives, such as Hysol® PL696,” said Patrice Buisson, global director of marketing and business development, Henkel aerospace group. “We are committed to delivering cutting-edge products that will improve process efficiency and meet our customers needs.”

Henkel’s aerospace group provides structural adhesives and metal surface treatments. Structural adhesives are used for composite, metal and honeycomb assembly in all sectors of aerospace. Metal surface treatments include cleaners, metal pre-treatment chemicals, jet engine overhaul cleaners and paint removers for the maintenance and preparation of aircraft. Our target customers include OEM’s, subcontractors, and maintenance & overhaul centers. Key brands include Hysol® for structural adhesives, Turco® for metal surface treatments and key product brands of Frekote® mold release chemicals and Alodine® conversion coatings. For more information on Henkel’s aerospace technologies, please visit  ww.henkelna.com/aerospace.

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For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas – Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesive Technologies – and is ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. More than 60 percent of Henkel’s sales are in fast-moving consumer goods, while the industrial business accounts for almost 40 percent of the company’s total sales. In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of 14,131 million euros and adjusted operating profit of 1,460 million euros. Our more than 55,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.

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