B-Tough™

Adhesive ingredients supplied by Cargill

B-Tough™ by Cargill is a range of epoxy- and acrylate-functional toughening agents used in structural adhesive formulations. The portfolio is designed to increase impact resistance and durability by absorbing mechanical stress and preventing microcrack formation, while maintaining matrix hardness for high-performance epoxy and acrylic adhesive systems.

Key benefits of B-Tough™ brand include:

Increases impact resistance
Maintains matrix hardness while improving toughness
Enhances durability by absorbing mechanical stress and thermal shock
Helps prevent microcrack formation and propagation
Extends substrate lifetime through improved moisture protection on selected grades

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B-Tough™ A2

by Cargill

B-Tough™ A2 by Cargill is a low polarity, epoxy functional, reactive toughening agent. It offers impact strength to structural adhesives without impacting the hardness of the matrix. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"> <li> It protects substrates from moisture diffusion, extending the lifetime of the substrate. </li> <li> It enhances durability by absorbing microcracks caused by aging and thermal shock. </li> <li> It provides excellent stability and improved adhesion after humid aging. </li> <li> It is easy to formulate with and used in adhesives & sealants. </li> <li> Recommended dosage level of the elastomer phase is between 5 and 25%. </li> <li> B-Tough™ A2 is listed with FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU (No. 10/2011). </li></ul>

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B-Tough™ A1

by Cargill

B-Tough™ A1 by Cargill is an epoxy functional, reactive toughening agent with lowest polarity. It provides impact strength to structural adhesives without impacting the hardness of the matrix. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"> <li> It enhances durability by absorbing microcracks caused by aging and thermal shock. </li> <li> It protects substrates from moisture diffusion, extending the lifetime of the substrate. </li> <li> It provides excellent stability and improved adhesion after humid aging. </li> <li> B-Tough™ A1 is easy to formulate with and used in adhesives & sealants. </li> <li> Recommended dosage level of the elastomer phase is between 5 and 25%. </li> <li> It is listed with FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU (No. 10/2011). </li></ul>

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B-Tough™ A3

by Cargill

B-Tough™ A3 by Cargill is a medium polarity, epoxy functional, reactive toughening agent. It provides impact strength to structural adhesives without impacting the hardness of the matrix. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"> <li> It protects substrates from moisture diffusion, extending the lifetime of the substrate. </li> <li> It is easy to formulate with and used in adhesives & sealants. </li> <li> It provides excellent stability and improved adhesion after humid aging. </li> <li> It enhances durability by absorbing microcracks caused by aging and thermal shock. </li> <li> Recommended dosage level of the elastomer phase is between 5 and 25%. </li> <li> B-Tough™ A3 is listed with FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU (No. 10/2011). </li></ul>