• Description for 3M 966

    High temperature acrylic adhesive, they have exceptional shear values even at elevated temperature. They also offer low outgassing properties, which is an important consideration for the aerospace, automotive and electronic industries.

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    Chemical Resistance Chemical resistance, Chemical Resistance: mild acids, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water resistance, Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance, jet fuel, gasoline, oil, Freon™ TF, sodium chloride solution, added fuel resistance, alkalis
    Application Type Bond
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Transfer Tapes
    Substrate Metal, High surface energy plastics (ABS), Stainless Steel
    Industry electronic industries, polycarbonate graphics, automotive industries, aerospace industries
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Low leachable chloride
    Cure Method Pressure Sensitive
    Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistance
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40
    Other Resistance Temperature Cycling Resistance
    Volume Resistivity (O) 4.0 x 10(15) (ohm-cm), Volume Resistance
    Key Specifications UL recognized, Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): military specification MIL-T-9906C
  • Technical Data for 3M 966

    Overview
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance - jet fuel, gasoline, oil, Freon™ TF, sodium chloride solution, alkalis, added fuel resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - mild acids
      • Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistance
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Tape - Transfer Tapes
    • Substrate
    • Industry
      • Automotive - automotive industries
      • Aerospace - aerospace industries
      • Electronics - electronic industries
      • Industrial - decorative trim parts
      • Printing and Graphics - polycarbonate graphics
      • Other - die-cutting metal nameplates, rotary die-cutting specialty labels, polycarbonate end tabs, nameplates
    • Chemistry
      • Other - Low leachable chloride
    • Cure Method
      • Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
    • Key Specifications
      • UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - UL recognized
      • Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : T-9906C - military specification MIL-T-9906C
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 53 (oz./in.), 78 (oz./in.), 145 (oz./in.), 44 (oz./in.), 54 (oz./in.), 40 (oz./in.) Test Method
    Shear Strength (psi) 2000 (gms), 1000 (gms), 1000 (gms), 500 (gms), 400 (gms) Test Method
    Material Resistance
    UV Resistance U.V. Resistance
    Environmental Resistance Environmental resistance
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistance
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40
    Moisture/Humidity Resistance Humidity Resistance
    Other Resistance Temperature Cycling Resistance
    Conductivity
    Dissipation Factor 0.02500 Test Method
    Insulation Resistance (O) >1.0e15 (ohms), 1.5e11 (ohms), 9.4e10 (ohms), 9.7e12 (ohms), Insulation Resistance Test Method
    Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 1,100 Test Method
    Dielectric Constant 2.92 Test Method
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.18, 0.18, 0.19 Test Method
    Volume Resistivity (O) 4.0 x 10(15) (ohm-cm), Volume Resistance Test Method
    Surface Resistivity (O) Surface Resistance
    Other Properties
    Outgassing Low
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 19.9e-5 (m/m/°C), 58.4e-5 (m/m/°C) Test Method
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details Humidity controlled storage 60°F (16°C) to 80°F (27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. and in a plastic bag.;If stored properly, product retains its performance and properties for 18 months from date of shipment.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 81
    Shelf Life Type From date of shipment.
    Shelf Life (mon) 18
    Not Good For
    Don't Use With Polypropylene
  • Best Practices for 3M 966

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    1. Surface Preparation

      For maximum bond strength the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane or isopropyl alcohol.

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

    2. Application

      Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C) and application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended for most pressure sensitive adhesives because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is satisfactory.

      Bond strength can also be improved with firm application pressure and moderate heat, (for metal surfaces only), from 100°F (38°C) to 130°F (54°C), causing the adhesive to develop intimate contact with the bonding surface.

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Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength Type Substrate Test Time Test Temperature Test Method
2000 (gms) Static shear strength Stainless Steel 600,000 sec 25°C Values for all 3M Adhesive 100 family of tapes on Stainless Steel (1 x 1 inch test samples).
1000 (gms) Static shear strength Stainless Steel 600,000 sec 70°C Values for all 3M Adhesive 100 family of tapes on Stainless Steel (1 x 1 inch test samples).
1000 (gms) Static shear strength Stainless Steel 600,000 sec 93°C Values for all 3M Adhesive 100 family of tapes on Stainless Steel (1 x 1 inch test samples).
500 (gms) Static shear strength Stainless Steel 600,000 sec 177°C Values for all 3M Adhesive 100 family of tapes on Stainless Steel (1 x 1 inch test samples).
400 (gms) Static shear strength Stainless Steel 600,000 sec 232°C Values for all 3M Adhesive 100 family of tapes on Stainless Steel (1 x 1 inch test samples).
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Type Substrate Test Time Test Method
53 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength Metal (Stainless Steel) 20 min ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
78 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength Metal (Stainless Steel) 4,320 min ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
145 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength Metal (Stainless Steel) ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
44 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength High Surface Energy Plastic (ABS) 20 min ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
54 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength High Surface Energy Plastic (ABS) 4,320 min ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
40 (oz./in.) 90° Peel Strength High Surface Energy Plastic (ABS) ASTM D-3330 (modified) (90 degree peel, 12"/min. [305 mm/min.] 2 mil aluminum)
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant Test Method
2.92 ASTM D-150-92, 1 KHz
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength Test Method
1,100 V/mil ASTM D149-92, Dielectric Strength (500 vac, rms. [60 Hz]/sec.)
Dissipation Factor Test Methods
Dissipation Factor Test Method
0.02500 1 kHz
Insulation Resistance Test Methods
Insulation Resistance Test Method
>1.0e15 (ohms) (test voltage = 100 VDC, MIL-I-46058C), Before moisture resistance
1.5e11 (ohms) (test voltage = 100 VDC, MIL-I-46058C) Cycle #4
9.4e10 (ohms) (test voltage = 100 VDC, MIL-I-46058C) Cycle #10
9.7e12 (ohms) (test voltage = 100 VDC, MIL-I-46058C) 24 hr after moisture resistance
Insulation Resistance
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity Temperature Test Method
0.18 W/m°K 41°C ASTM C518
0.18 W/m°K 71°C ASTM C518
0.19 W/m°K 101°C ASTM C518
Volume Resistivity Test Methods
Volume Resistivity Test Method
4.0 x 10(15) (ohm-cm) ASTM D257-92
Volume Resistance
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) CTE Temperature (°C) CTE Test Method
19.9e-5 (m/m/°C) 125 to 175°C ASTM D696, first heat
58.4e-5 (m/m/°C) 25 to 175°C ASTM D696, second heat