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Description for 3M 86A
Designed to promote faster initial adhesion to certain types of surfaces, such as polyurethane paint, epoxy primers, or epoxy composites. It is not intended for use where the acrylic adhesive would be in direct contact with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon, steel, or glass.Application Type Adhesion Promoter, Primer 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Glass, Epoxy Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Isopropyl Alcohol, N-Propyl Alcohol Viscosity (cPs) <100 Color Transparent, Colorless Can Be Used In Conjunction With These Materials Polyurethane -
Technical Data for 3M 86A
Overview
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Application Type
- Accelerator / Activator - Adhesion Promoter
- Primer
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Substrate
- Glass
- Epoxy
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Industry
- Other - promoter is designed to promote faster initial adhesion to certain types of surfaces, such as polyurethane paint, epoxy primers, or epoxy composites
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Chemistry
- Solvent-Based - Isopropyl Alcohol, N-Propyl Alcohol
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Cure Method
- None
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Transparent, Colorless
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Can Be Used In Conjunction With These Materials
- Urethanes - Polyurethane
Specifications
Cure Specs
Viscosity (cPs) <100 Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) 132.4 (oz./in.), 117.0 (oz./in.) Test Method Other Properties
Flash Point (°F) 53.6 Test Method % Solids (%) 7 Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store at 60-80°F (16-27°C). Lower temperature storage will cause 3M 86A promoter to gel.;Two years from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 140 to 176 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture. Shelf Life (mon) 24 -
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Best Practices for 3M 86A
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Surface Preparation
The bonding surface must be smooth, clean, dry and free of foreign matter. If necessary, the surface should be sanded to the smoothness attainable with 320 grit sandpaper. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol and allow the surface to dry prior to the application of 3M™ Adhesion Promoter 86A.
Note: Towels or cloths used in the cleaning process should be untreated and lint free.
Note: When using solvents, extinguish all ignition sources, including pilot lights. Read and follow manufacturer's warnings and directions for use.
Wipe the surface with the pre-saturated 3M 86A Promoter wipe or with cheesecloth wetted with 3M 86A Promoter, using the minimum amount that will coat desired surface. More is not better. Allow to dry for 10 minutes. For best results, apply 3M Polyurethane Protective Tape with acrylic adhesive within two hours to the promoted surface.
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Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Cure Time | Substrate | Test Method |
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132.4 (oz./in.) | 180° Peel Strength | 1 (hr dwell) | Epoxy/Glass | ASTM D-1000, (1 hr dwell, 180° Peel) |
117.0 (oz./in.) | 180° Peel Strength | 1 (hr dwell) | Mil-C-85285B | ASTM D-1000, (1 hr dwell, 180° Peel) |
Flash Point Test Methods
Flash Point | Test Method |
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12.0°C | Flammable liquid |