• Description for 3M 7952MP

    Excellent resistance to harsh environments, this adhesive can withstand splashes of organic solvents, weak acids and bases and salt water, cleaning solutions, germicidals, disinfectants, oils, etc. In addition, it performs well after exposure to humidity and hot/cold cycles.

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    Chemical Resistance Oil, Chemical Resistance: Excellent Solvent Resistance, Chemical Resistance: Weak acid, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water , Alkalis, Chemical Resistance: splashes of organic solvents, Chemical Resistance: Mild acid Resistance, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Salt water resistance, Gasoline, Chemical Resistance: MEK, Weak base, Can withstand splashes of germicidals, Warm/humid, Can withstand splashes of cleaning solutions, Can withstand splashes of disinfectants
    Application Type Bond, Lamination, Lamination to industrial foams for rotary die-cutting of small gaskets
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Transfer Tape
    Substrate Acrylic, Aluminum, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Polyester, Rigid PVC (unplasticized), Stainless steel, ABS, Aluminum Foil, High surface energy plastics
    Industry membrane switch applications, medical, graphic attachment, automotive, Aerospace, telecommunications, electronic markets, medical components, graphic nameplates and overlays, graphic overlays for membrane switches, flexible circuits
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry acrylic
    Cure Method Pressure Sensitive
    Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100
    Color Clear
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, 70, 21
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40, -35, -29
    Other Resistance UV cabinet
    Key Specifications UL 969
  • Technical Data for 3M 7952MP

    Overview
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Water , Salt water resistance
      • Chemical Resistance - Gasoline, Weak base, Oil, Warm/humid, Can withstand splashes of cleaning solutions, Can withstand splashes of germicidals, Can withstand splashes of disinfectants, Alkalis
      • Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - MEK, splashes of organic solvents, Excellent Solvent Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - Weak acid, Mild acid Resistance
    • Application Type
      • Laminate - Lamination
      • Gasketing - Lamination to industrial foams for rotary die-cutting of small gaskets
      • Adhesive - Bond
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Tape - Transfer Tape
    • Substrate
    • Industry
      • Telecom / Datacom - telecommunications
      • Automotive
      • Aerospace
      • Electronics - membrane switch applications, electronic markets, graphic overlays for membrane switches, flexible circuits
      • Industrial - industrial equipment, durable labels
      • Printing and Graphics - graphic attachment, graphic nameplates and overlays
      • Medical - medical components
      • Appliances - appliance
      • Other - Die cutting, plastic parts
    • Chemistry
    • Cure Method
      • Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
    • Color
      • Clear / Transparent - Clear
    • Key Specifications
      • UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - UL 969
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 47 (ounces/inch), 82 (ounces/inch), 168 (ounces/inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 62 (ounces/inch), 61 (ounces/inch), 80 (ounces/inch), 58 (ounces/inch), 62 (ounces/inch), 66 (ounces/inch), 118 (ounces/inch), 181 (ounces/inch), 115 (ounces/inch), 68 (ounces/inch), 67 (ounces/inch), 92 (ounces/inch), 65 (ounces/inch), 69 (ounces/inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 133 (ounces/inch) Test Method
    Shear Strength (psi) Excellent, 55 (lbs.), 109, 1000 (grams), 1000 (grams), 1000 (grams), 500 (grams), 400 (grams), 200 (grams) Test Method
    Tensile Strength (psi) 51 Test Method
    Material Resistance
    Environmental Resistance Excellent resistance to harsh environments
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, 70, 21 Test Method
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40, -35, -29 Test Method
    Moisture/Humidity Resistance Performs well after exposure to humidity, Warm/Humid Test Method
    Other Resistance UV cabinet Test Method
    Conductivity
    Dissipation Factor 0.02100
    Insulation Resistance (O) Insulation Resistance, >1e10 (ohms) Test Method
    Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 880 Test Method
    Dielectric Constant 3.40 Test Method
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.17 Test Method
    Hardness
    Elongation (%) 1,951 Test Method
    Other Properties
    Glass Transition Temp (Tg) (°C) -35
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 28e-5 (m/m/C), 72e-5 (m/m/C), -6e-5 (m/m/C), 92e-5 (m/m/C) Test Method
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details It is suggested that products are stored at room temperature conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.;If stored properly, product retains its performance and properties for 18 months from date of shipment.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70
    Shelf Life Type from date of shipment.
    Shelf Life (mon) 18
    Not Good For
    Don't Use With low energy plastics, polypropylene, polyethylene, powder coated paints
  • Best Practices for 3M 7952MP

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    1. Surface Preparation

      For maximum bond strength (during installation of the final part) the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane (for oily surfaces) or isopropyl alcohol for plastics. Use reagent grade solvents since common household materials like rubbing alcohol frequently contain oils to minimize the drying affect on skin and can interfere with the performance of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

      Note: Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when working with solvents. These cleaning recommendations may not be in compliance with the rules of certain air quality management Districts in California, consult applicable rules before use.

    2. Application

      It is necessary to provide pressure during lamination (1.5-20 pli recommended) and during final part installation (10-15 psi) to allow the adhesive to come into direct contact with the substrate. Using a hard edged plastic tool, which is the full width of the laminated part, helps to provide the necessary pressure at the point of lamination. Heat can increase bond strength when bonding to metal parts (generally this same increase is observed at room temperature over longer times, weeks). For plastic parts, the bond strength is not enhanced with the addition of heat.

      Application is not recommended if the surface temperature is below 50°F (10°C) because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. Once properly applied, at the recommended application temperature, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.

      When bonding a thin, smooth, flexible material to a smooth surface, it is generally acceptable to use 2 mils of 3M™ Adhesive 200MP. If a texture is visible on one or both surfaces, the 5 mil 3M adhesive 200MP would be suggested. If both materials are rigid, it may be necessary to use a thicker adhesive to successfully bond the components.

      To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to ensure acceptable quality.

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Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Type Cure Time Cure Temperature Substrate Chemical Test Time Test Temperature Test Method
47 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 15 min 25°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil
82 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil
168 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 70°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil
77 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Aluminum ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
62 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C ABS ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
61 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Acrylic ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
80 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Glass ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
58 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Polycarbonate ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
62 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Rigid PVC (Unplasticized) ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
66 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 15 min 25°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil
118 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil
181 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 70°C Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil
115 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Aluminum ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
68 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C ABS ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
67 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Acrylic ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
92 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Glass ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
65 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Polycarbonate ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
69 (ounces/inch) 90° Peel Strength 4,320 min 25°C Rigid PVC (Unplasticized) ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing with 72 hour dwell), 2 mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 89% 60 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 64% 60 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% 240 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 84% 240 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% 4,320 min 49°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% 6,000 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% 4,320 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131% 7 (days) 32°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147% 30 (days) 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 148% 0.07 min 70°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 148% 0.07 min -29°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
101 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 148% 0.27 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 83% 60 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 66% 60 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% 240 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 83% 240 min 25°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% 4,320 min 49°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 116% 6,000 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 93% 4,320 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 101% 10,080 min 32°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 93% 43,200 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 158% 240 min 70°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 158% 240 min -29°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
149 (oz./inch) 90° Peel Strength 1,440 min 25°C Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 158% 960 min 21°C Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil
77 (ounces/inch) 180° Peel Strength 0.00 min Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 2 mil (0.002 inches)
133 (ounces/inch) 180° Peel Strength 0.00 min Stainless Steel ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 5 mil (0.005 inches)
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength Test Method
51 psi ASTM D2360-82
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength Type Substrate Test Time Test Temperature Test Method
Excellent
55 (lbs.) Lap shear strength aluminum Peak Load, ASTM D1002-72, (0.5 square inch on #6061 aluminum)
109 psi Lap shear strength Peak Stress, ASTM D1002-72
1000 (grams) Static shear strength aluminum foil to stainless steel 600,000 sec 23°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil
1000 (grams) Static shear strength aluminum foil to stainless steel 600,000 sec 70°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil
1000 (grams) Static shear strength aluminum foil to stainless steel 600,000 sec 93°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil
500 (grams) Static shear strength aluminum foil to stainless steel 600,000 sec 177°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil
400 (grams) Static shear strength aluminum foil to stainless steel 600,000 sec 232°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil
200 (grams) Lap shear strength 600,000 sec 232°C ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 5 mil
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance Test Method
Excellent
204°C
149°C
70°C Temperature Cycle, 4 hours, 148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT swell on stainless steel, 2 mil foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm
21°C Temperature Cycle, 16 hours, 148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT swell on stainless steel, 2 mil foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance Test Method
-40°C
-35°C
-29°C Temperature Cycle, 4 hours, 148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT swell on stainless steel, 2 mil foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm
Moisture/Humidity Resistance Test Methods
Moisture/Humidity Resistance Test Method
Performs well after exposure to humidity After exposure for 7 days at 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity.
Warm/Humid 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT swell on stainless steel, 2 mil foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm
Other Resistance Test Methods
Other Resistance Test Method
UV cabinet 30 days, 70°F (21°C) , 147%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT swell on stainless steel, 2 mil foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant Test Method
3.40 (at 1kHz) ASTM D150-92
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength Test Method
880 V/mil (500 vac, rms[60 hz/sec]) ASTM D149-92
Insulation Resistance Test Methods
Insulation Resistance Test Method
Insulation Resistance
>1e10 (ohms) (test voltage = 100 VDC) Mil-I-46058C
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity Temperature Test Method
0.17 W/m°K 43°C ASTM C 518, results listed are at 109°F
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation Test Method
1,951 % ASTM D2360-82
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) CTE Test Method
28e-5 (m/m/C) first heat, ASTM D 696
72e-5 (m/m/C) second heat, ASTM D 696
-6e-5 (m/m/C) first heat, ASTM D 696
92e-5 (m/m/C) second heat, ASTM D 696