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Solutions for the Photovoltaic IndustryYour Reliable Partner for Adhesives and Sealants

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Developing efficient solutions for the photovoltaic

in dustry requires a 360-degree approach. Henkel’s

high-quality tailor-made adhesives, sealants and

cleaners improve quality, enable highly automated

production processes, increase production speed,

and thus decrease your manufacturing cost. The

innovative Henkel solutions have an excellent

reputation worldwide.

One Source for All Your Needs Quality with Brands and Technologies

Henkel is your global partner for photovoltaic solutions

Our Competencies Your Benefits at a Glance

• Product development experience

• Technology and application know-how

• Comprehensive system of products and services

• Cooperation with machine manufacturers

• Global team, global presence – local support

• Improve your process and product quality through

– fast, highly automated processes

– more durable products

• Reduce your overall costs

• Assurance from industry approvals

• Benefit from ongoing product development

• Gain a long-term partner

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Silicon Wafers

Cells/ Modules

Building- Integrated Photovoltaic

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Henkel Products and Services Along the Photovoltaic Value Chain

Crystalline ............................................. page 6

Thinfilm ................................................... page 8

Flexible .................................................... page 11

Concentrator ...................................... page 12

Ingot Bonding .............................................................. page 04

Cleaning ........................................................................... page 05

Lamination ..................... page 14

Electrical Devices ....................................................... page 16

Quick Reference Guide ......................................... page 17

Applications & Lead Materials ........................... page 18

Photovoltaic and more…

Silicon Wafer Production

Environmentally responsible and perfect cleaning results – the key requirements for your production

Building-Integrated PhotovoltaicSilicon Wafers Cells/Modules

Ingot BondingLoctite® Two-Component (2K) Epoxies – the reliable solution

• High bond strength • Fast cure• Removable in hot water • No acid required for debonding • Reduce edge breakage

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Cleaning of Silicon Wafers – P3® Product Range Decades of cleaning expertise

Pre-cleaning

Main cleaning

• Main residues from silicon block cutting are removed

• Benefit from lubrication properties to facilitate wafer separation

• Adaptable products with different lubrication properties depending on the intermediate storage time

• Cleaning of wafers to remove all silicon scraps, acid and bonding residues

• Clean surfaces without disturbing substances for the texturizing

• Our products suit your process: ultrasonic baths or horizontal lines with sprays

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Product descriPtion ratio Hardness cure time debond temP

Loctite® 3388P™ Ingot Bonding 1:1 80 D 2 hr. 60ºC-80ºC

Loctite® 3382™ Ingot Bonding 1:1 80 D 7 hr. 60ºC-80ºC

P3® AllPass™ 230™ Wafer Clean 1%-5% by Vol

Crystalline Module Production

New dimensions in photovoltaic module

manufacturing


CRYSTAllINE

Module Framing and Module MountingTerostat® MS and Loctite® Silicones – reliable high perfor mance elastic bonding with long-term experience• Instant handling hot melt• Traditional 1K silicone• Ultrafast 2K SMP (Silyl Modified Polymer)• Outstanding resistance to mechanical loads and high wind loads• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions • Highly automated processes and high production speed• Excellent primerless adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• IEC 61215/61730 compliant• RoHS compliant• UL® listed and approved

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Product descriPtion aPPlication ratio Fixture time cure metHod

Terostat® MS 647™ Fast 2K SMP Framing 10:1 15 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 500™ 1K Hot Melt SMP Framing 1 Part 2-3 min. Moisture

Terostat® MS 650™ Fast 2K SMP Rail Bonding 10:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5606™ Medium 2K Silicone J-Box Bonding 4:1 20 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5970™ 1K RTV Silicone J-Box Bonding 1 Part 3 hr. RTV

Loctite® 5640™ Primerless 2K Silicone J-Box Potting 10:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5240™ UV Cure Silicone J-Box Potting 1 Part 20-40 sec. UV/Moisture Cure

Loctite® 5611™ F Fast 2K Silicone J-Box Potting 10:1 2-3 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5611™ S Standard 2K Silicone J-Box Potting 10:1 15-20 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 460™ Instant Adhesive Fixturing 1 Part 10-30 sec. Moisture

*Note: SMP (Silyl Modified Polymer)

New dimensions in photovoltaic module

manufacturing

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Junction Box PottingLoctite® – self-leveling potting compounds• One-component silicones • Two-component silicones• UV curable resins

Junction Box Bonding & SealingLoctite® Silicones• In combination with Prism® Instant Adhesive, instant handling strength• Highly automated processes• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions• Excellent adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• IEC 61215/61646/61730 compliant• UL® listed• RoHS compliant

Junction Box Preliminary FixingLoctite® Instant Adhesives• Instant bonding strength with excellent initial adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• Compatible with Loctite® 1K & 2K Silicones• Reduces buffer storage systems• RoHS compliant

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Thinfilm Module Production

Outstanding reliable products and comprehensive know-how

Module FramingTerostat® Butyls – the water vapor tight solution• Initial handling strength right after application• Highly automated processes and very high production speed• Excellent primerless adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions • Strongly improved creep resistance at elevated temperatures• IEC 61646 compliant• RoHS compliant


THINFIlM

Product descriPtion aPPlication ratio Fixture cure metHod


Terostat® MS 500™ Instant 1K Hot Melt SMP Framing 1 Part 2-3 min. Moisture

Terostat® 2780™ PIB Seal Edge Sealing 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt


Terostat® 2782™ Flexible PIB Seal Edge Sealing 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt

Terophon® 23100™ Mastic Butyl Mastic Tape 1 Part Tape Apply N/A



Outstanding reliable products and comprehensive know-how

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Junction Box PottingLoctite® and Terostat® – self-leveling potting compounds according to your specific requirements• Butyls (water vapor tight)• Two-component silicones• UV curable resins

• Instant bonding strength• Compatible with Loctite® 1K & 2K Silicone• Highly automated processes• Makes buffer storage systems redundant• Excellent adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• RoHS compliant

Junction Box Preliminary FixingPrism® Instant Adhesive

Junction Box Bonding & SealingLoctite® Silicone – high performance bonding and sealing• In combination with Prism® Instant Adhesive,

instant handling strength• Highly automated processes• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions• Excellent adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• IEC 61215/61646/61730 compliant• UL® listed• RoHS compliant

Thinfilm Module Production – Frameless and Flexible Modules

Innovative ideas and fast process applications

Frameless SealingTerostat® Butyls – the water vapor tight solution

• Incorporated adhesion promoter provides excellent adhesion to glass• Fully automatic nozzle application from bulk • Excellent processability and high output with drum unloader• Resistant to laminating temperature of 302°F (150°C) • No waste of release paper• Black color • IEC 61646 compliant• RoHS compliant

Module Mounting Terostat® MS and Loctite® Silicones – high perfor mance elastic bonding

• Outstanding resistance to mechanical loads and high wind loads• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions • Highly automated processes and very high production speed• Excellent primerless adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• RoHS compliant


THINFIlM

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FlEXIBlE

Junction Box Bonding & SealingLoctite® Silicone – high performance bonding and sealing• In combination with Prism® Instant Adhesive, instant handling strength• Highly automated processes• Superb long-term resistance to hard weathering conditions• Excellent adhesion to glass, metal and plastics• IEC 61215/61646/61730 compliant• UL® listed• RoHS compliant



Terostat® MS 500™ Instant 1K Hot Melt SMP Framing 1 Part 2-3 min. Moisture



Terostat® 2782™ Flexible PIB Seal Edge Sealing 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt

Terophon® 23100™ Mastic Butyl J-Box Sealing 1 Part Tape Apply None


Loctite® 5600™ Instant 2K Silicone Rail Bonding 2:1 2-3 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 650™ Fast 2K SMP Rail Bonding 10:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5606™ Medium 2K Silicone Rail Bonding 4:1 20 min. Self Mix


CPV – Concentrator Module Production

Unique solutions for an emerging market


CONCENTRATOR

Assembly of Housing High performance elastic bonding• Excellent primerless adhesion to metal • UV resistant • Outstanding resistance to mechanical

loads and wind loads • Superb long-term resistance to hard

weathering conditions • Highly automated processes and high

production speed • RoHS compliant

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Product descriPtion aPPlication ratio Fixture time cure metHod

Terostat® MS 647™ Fast 2K SMP Lens to Housing 10:1 15 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 510™ Medium 2K SMP Lens to Housing 10:1 45 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 939™ Standard 2K SMP Lens to Housing 10:1 3 hr. Self Mix

Loctite® 5600™ Instant 2K Silicone Lens to Housing 2:1 2 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5604™ Fast 2K Silicone Lens to Housing 4:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5606™ Medium 2K Silicone Lens to Housing 4:1 20 min. Self Mix

Loctite® Nuva-Sil® 5084™ UV/Moisture Cure Silicone Lens Bonding 1 Part 20-40 sec. UV/Moisture

Purfect Glaze® SA White™ Fast 1K PU Mirror Bonding 1 Part 1-2 min. Moisture


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Glass lens Bonding and Sealing Loctite® 2K Silicones – high performance elastic bonding on glass and metal

• Superior liquid seal• Initial handling strength right after

application • Excellent primerless adhesion to

PMMA, glass and metal• Excellent primerless adhesion to

glass and metal • Highly UV resistant • Outstanding resistance to mechanical

loads and wind loads • Superb long-term resistance to hard

weathering conditions • Highly automated processes and high

production speed • RoHS compliant

Building-Integrated Photovoltaic with Flexible Modules

laminating on Plastic or Metal PanelsTerostat® MS – the brand new high perfor mance solution for fully automated processes• Excellent adhesion to many plastics and to metal• High bond strength• Chemical crosslinking• Highly weathering and temperature resistant • Very elastic and durable bond line

Two-component Terostat® MS: Together with our OEM partners, Henkel has deve loped a new application technology for flat lamination with two-component Terostat® MS products.

One- or Two-component Terostat® MS: The ideal UV resistant edge seal

Reliable lamination on flexible roofing membranes or rigid metal/plastic panels


laminating on Flexible Roofing MembranesPurmelt® and Macromelt® – hotmelt solutions for fully continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing

• Instant high tack• Excellent adhesion to many plastics• High bond strength• Highly weathering and temperature resistant• No creep at elevated temperatures

Purmelt®: The PUR hot melt for flat la mination of the flexible modules

Macromelt®: The highly UV resistant, black polyamide for edge sealing

Self-Adhesive Terostat® Butyl Mastic: • Instant tack• Peel-n-stick ease• Tape or drum apply

lAMINATION

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Terostat® MS 642™ Metal Panel Bonding Installation 10:1 45 min. Self Mix

Purmelt® QR 4571™ PVC Bonder Installation 1 Part 2-5 min. Moisture

Purmelt® QR 513C™ Membrane Bonder Installation 1 Part 2-5 min. Moisture

Macromelt® 6240™ Polyamide Edge Bond Edge Bonding 1 Part 1-2 min. Hot Melt

Terostat® 2785™ Flexible Membrane Tape Installation 1 Part Mastic N/A

Terophon® 23100™ Flexible Membrane Tape Peel-N-Stick 1 Part Mastic N/A

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InstallationSilicon Wafers Cells/Modules

Product descriPtion aPPlication

Loctite® Natural Blue® Field cleaner, concentrated cleaner Cleaner

Loctite® 243™ Liquid apply anaerobic Threadlocker

Loctite® 249™ Paste apply anaerobic Threadlocker

Loctite® C5-A® Copper general-purpose anti-seize Anti-seize

Loctite® 5606™ Structural silicone for glass to rail bonding Glass bonder

Alodine® T5700™ Wipes Aluminum cleaner/treatment wipes prior to bonding Metal prep

Bonderite® 1455™ Wipes Steel cleaner/treatment wipe prior to bonding Metal prep

Terostat® MS 939™ Pumpable bonder for flexible panel to TPO at edge Flexible edge seal

Terophon® 23100™ Peel and stick butyl mastic Flexible panel bonding

Terophon® 23100™ Die-cut gasket for sealing around roof penetration Roof penetration seal

Fixmaster® Anchor Bolt Grout HP Concrete anchoring adhesive for tower mounts Anchoring adhesive

Loctite® 5640™ UL® approved potting material General potting

Loctite® 435™ Instant bonding adhesive Instant adhesive

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Electronics protection for outdoor applications under extreme conditions

Grommet and JunctionMacromelt® Molding• Molding of cable junction• Preassembling of the cable with

simultaneous sealing and strain relief

ConnectorsMacromelt® Molding• Molding of connectors • Sealing of contact area• Strain relief of cables

Junction Box AssemblyTerostat® MS• Fixing of electrical parts• Bonding of housing and cover

Photovoltaic and more…

Electrical Devices

Protection of Electronics against Weather and UV Radiation Macromelt® Molding – the innovative process solution

• Extremely short cycle time compared to traditional two-component casting

• Makes the application of plastic housing redundant due to its plastic-like attributes

• Process approved and clean in handling

• Service temperature range from -40°F to 266°F (-40°C to +130°C)

• Protects devices effectively against environmental influences

Quick Reference Guide

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application Product description ratio Fixture time cure method

J-box bonding Loctite® 5970™ RTV Silicone 1 Part 3 hr. RTV

J-box Potting Loctite® 5240™ UV Cure 1 Part 5-20 sec. UV/Moisture

Loctite® 5611™ F Fast Silicone 10:1 2-3 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5640™ Primerless Silicone 10:1 5 min. Self Mix

J-box sealing Terophon® 23100™ Mastic Butyl 1 Part Tape Apply None

back rail bonding Loctite® 5600™ Instant Silicone 2:1 2-3 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 650™ Fast SMP 10:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5606™ Standard Silicone 4:1 20 min. Self Mix

Framing Loctite® 5600™ Instant Silicone 2:1 2 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5604™ Fast Silicone 4:1 5 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5606™ Standard Silicone 4:1 20 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 5905™ RTV Silicone 1 Part 3 hr. RTV

Terostat® MS 500™ Instant Hot Melt SMP 1 Part 2-3 min. Moisture

Terostat® MS 647™ Fast SMP 10:1 15 min. Self Mix

lens to Housing Terostat® MS 647™ Fast SMP 10:1 15 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 510™ Medium SMP 10:1 45 min. Self Mix

Terostat® MS 939™ Standard SMP 10:1 3 hr. Self Mix

lens bonding Nuva-Sil® 5084™ UV Cure/Moisture Cure Silicone 1 Part 20-40 sec. UV/Moisture

mirror bonding Purfect Glaze® SA White™ Fast PU Hot Melt 1 Part 1-2 min. Moisture

Fixturing Loctite® 460™ Prism® Instant Adhesive 1 Part 10-30 sec. Moisture

edge sealing Terostat® 2780™ PIB Seal 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt

Terostat® 2781™ PIB Seal 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt

Terostat® 2782™ Flexible PIB Seal 1 Part Pumpable Hot Melt

installation Terostat® MS 642™ Metal Panel Bonding 10:1 45 min. Self Mix

Loctite® 243™ Medium Strength Threadlocker 1 Part N/A Anaerobic

Loctite® C5-A® Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant 1 Part N/A N/A

Purmelt® QR 4571™ PVC Bonder 1 Part 2-5 min. Moisture

Purmelt® QR 513C™ Membrane Bonder 1 Part 2-5 min. Moisture

Terophon® 2785™ Flexible Membrane Tape 1 Part Mastic None

edge bonding Macromelt® 6240™ Polyamide Edge Bond 1 Part 1-2 min. Hot Melt

Peel-n-stick Terophon® 23100™ Flexible Membrane Tape 1 Part Mastic None


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Solar Market Subsegment - Applications & Lead Materials

Crystalline Silicon Module

Rigid Thin Film – CdTe, CIGS, a-Si, Organic

Silicon Wafer Production

Solar Module Operation & Maintenance Cleaning

Flexible Thin Film – BIPV a-Si, CIGS, CdTe, Organic

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

Henkel Application PotentialFrame Bonding ........................................J-box Bonding .........................................J-box Potting ...........................................Back Rail Bonding – Manual .....................Back Rail Bonding – Automated ................Frame Threadlocking ................................

Frame Bonding ........................................J-box Bonding .........................................J-box Potting ...........................................Module Mounting (Back Rails) ...................Frame Thread Locking ..............................Edge Sealing – PIB...................................

Metal-to-Metal Bonding ............................Anti-weld Spatter .....................................Steel Clean/Prime ....................................Aluminum Clean/Prime .............................Frame/Tracker Corrosion Protection ................Frame/Tracker Bonding ............................Mirror Bonding .........................................Glass Module Edge Seal ...........................J-box Potting ...........................................J-box Bonding .........................................Water Vapor Seal .....................................Glass/Mirror Primer ..................................Threadlocker ...........................................

Ingot Bonding ..........................................Wafer Cleaning – Pre-clean ......................Wafer Main Cleaner .................................

Glass Panel Cleaner .................................Solar Array Cleaner ..................................Glass Cleaner ..........................................

J-box Bonding .........................................J-box Potting ...........................................Module Peel-N-Stick Butyl ........................Module Edge Bonding ..............................Building Roof Membrane Bonding .............Cable Connect Overmold ..........................

Metal-to-Metal Bonding ............................Anti-weld Spatter .....................................Steel Clean/Prime ....................................Aluminum Clean/Prime .............................Metal Corrosion Protection & Prime ...........Frame/Tracker Bonding ............................Mirror/Reflector Bonding ..........................Mirror Lamination, Primerless VOC-free........Mirror Lamination – with Primer ................Composite Mold Release ..........................Glass/Mirror Primer .................................. Metal Cutting Lubricant ............................Threadlocker ...........................................

Lead MaterialTerostat® MS 647™

Loctite® 5970™

Loctite® 5640™

Loctite® 5606™

Terostat® MS 650™

Loctite® 243™

Terostat® MS 647™ (2-part)Loctite® 5970™ (1K Silicone)Loctite® 5640™ (2K Silicone)Loctite® 5600™ (Two-part)Loctite® 243™

Terostat® 2782™

Loctite® H4500™

Aerodag® Ceramishield®

Bonderite® 1455™ WipesAlodine® 5700™ WipesAquence® 930™


Purfect Glaze® SA WhiteLoctite® 5970™ (1K RTV Silicone)Loctite® 5640™ (2K Silicone)Loctite® 5970™ (2K Silicone)Terostat® 2781™

Terostat® 8519P™

Loctite® 243™

Loctite® 3388P™ (2K Epoxy)P3® Synergic™ 9210™

P3® Allpass™ 230™

Loctite® Natural Blue®

P3® Glin PlusP3® Grato™ 3000™

Loctite® 5970™ (1K Silicone)Loctite® 5640™ (2K Silicone)Terostat® 23100™

Macromelt® 6240™

Purmelt® QR4571™

Macromelt® OM 648™

Loctite® H4500™

Aerodag® Ceramishield®

Bonderite® 1455™ WipesAlodine® 5700™ WipesAquence® 930™


Loctite® 3370™

Terostat® MS 647™ Loctite® 3370™

Frekote®

Terostat® 8519P™

Multan® B-240™

Loctite® 243™

Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV)

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