3M 3796

3M 3796 Datasheet
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  • Description for 3M 3796

    High performance for plastics and light-gauge metals

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    Application Type Bond
    1 Part or 2 Part 1 Part
    Material Form Sticks
    Substrate Fabric, Flexible Foam, Thin metal, ABS, PolyEthylene, Vinyl, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, Rubber, Wood, Glass, Ceramic, Paper, Foam, Light-gauge metals, Polyolefins, Rigid Vinyl, Uncoated Cardboard, Rigid Foam, Plastics, Uncoated Chipboard, Coated Cardboard, Coated Chipboard
    Industry Core
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Hot melt
    Cure Method Hot melt
    Viscosity (cPs) 23,000
    Color Light Tan
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 93

  • Technical Data for 3M 3796

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    Overview
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1 Part or 2 Part - 1 Part
    • Material Form
      • Stick - Sticks
    • Substrate
    • Industry
    • Chemistry
    • Application Method
      • Dispenser - Application equipment
      • Flow - Flow equipment
    • Cure Method
      • Hotmelt - Hot melt
    • Color
      • Brown - Light Tan
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Application Temperature (°F) 351 to 385
    Viscosity (cPs) 23,000 Test Method
    Softening Point (°C) 116 Test Method
    Work / Pot Time (min) 0.67 Test Method
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 29 Test Method
    Shear Strength (psi) 550 Test Method
    Tensile Strength (psi) 363 Test Method
    Material Resistance
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 93 Test Method
    Hardness
    Elongation (%) 930
    Other Properties
    Flash Point (°F) 480.2
    % Solids (%) 100

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  • Comparable Materials for 3M 3796

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    Spec Engine® Results

    • 3M
      3748(3M)

      Good thermal shock resistance • Non-corrosive to copper for many electronic applications • Bonds polyolefins

    • 3M
      3748 VO(3M)

      A tough, flexible, thermoplastic hot melt. Self-extinguishing, meets UL 1410 requirements.

    • 3M
      3792LM(3M)

      Clear, multi-purpose for wood, coated paper, polyolefins and other heat-sensitive materials • P.O.P. displays

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Viscosity Test Method Temperature
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Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time Test Method
0.67 min 1/8" semicircular bead, Douglas Fir to Douglas Fir.
Softening Point Test Methods
Softening Point Unit Test Method
116°C ASTM E-28-99
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength Substrate Test Temperature
550 psi Douglas Fir 22°C
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength Test Temperature
363 psi 22°C
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Substrate Test Temperature
29 piw Canvas 22°C
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance Test Method
93°C Temperature at which adhesive fails