3M EC600 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate Datasheet 3M EC600 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate

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  • Description for 3M EC600 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate

    Single component, high strength ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesives designed to bond to a variety of substances including most plastics, rubbers, metals, and other common substrates.

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    Chemical Resistance Oils, Chemical Resistance: Solvents, Excellent
    Application Type Bond, Adhesive: Instant Adhesives
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Liquid
    Substrate Metals, Most plastics, Rubbers
    Industry Wire tacking on printed circuit boards., Wire tacking on printed circuit boards.
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Ethyl Cyanoacrylate
    Cure Method Moisture
    Cure Time (min) 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) Medium, 500 to 700
    Color Clear
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 82, 100
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54
  • Technical Data for 3M EC600 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate

    Overview
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance - Oils, Excellent
      • Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvents
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid
    • Substrate
      • Metal - Metals
      • Plastic - Most plastics
      • Rubber - Rubbers
      • Other - Variety of substances, Other common substrates, Variety of substances
    • Industry
      • Printed Circuit Board (PCB) - Wire tacking on printed circuit boards.
      • Wire Tacking - Wire tacking on printed circuit boards.
    • Chemistry
    • Application Method
      • Other - Hand applied
    • Cure Method
      • Moisture / Condensation Cure - Moisture
    • Color
      • Clear / Transparent - Clear
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Cure Time (min) 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) Medium, 500 to 700
    Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 0.08 to 1.00
    Bond Strength
    General Bond Strength (psi) High
    Shear Strength (psi) 3,000 Test Method
    Material Resistance
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 82, 100 Test Method
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Test Method
    Other Properties
    Specific Gravity 1.080
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details Storage: For short term storage (<30 days), keep adhesive in a cool (60°F to 80°F [16°C to 27°C]), dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly covered and free of moisture. Refrigeration (40°F [4°C]) gives optimum long term storage stability.;Rite-Lok™General Purpose Instant Adhesives can be expected to have a shelf life of one year from the date of shipment from 3M when stored under refrigerated conditions.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 140 to 176, 40
    Shelf Life Type From the date of shipment
    Shelf Life (mon) 12
  • Best Practices for 3M EC600 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate

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    1. Surface Preparation

      For optimum strength structural bonds, paint, oxide films, oils, dust, mold release agents, and all other surface contaminants must be completely removed. However, the amount of surface preparation depends on the required bond strength and the environmental aging resistance desired by the user. Typical quick surface preparation would include wiping with a clean solvent (such as isopropyl alcohol), abrading the surface with a clean fine abrasive, and then wiping again with a clean solvent to remove loose particles.

      Note: When using solvents, extinguish all ignition sources, including pilot lights, and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.

      Ensure that parts are clean, dry, and free from oil and grease.

      A Rite-Lok™ Instant Adhesive Activator may be required if there are bonding gaps or porous substrate surfaces, if substrates are low surface energy plastics (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene) or if substrates have acidic surfaces (e.g., paper, leather).

    2. Application

      Bond speed is typically very fast so ensure that parts are properly aligned before dispensing.

      Product is normally hand applied from the bottle. Apply sparingly to one surface and press parts firmly together until handling strength is achieved. As a general rule, as little cyanoacrylate as possible should be used. Over application will result in slower cure speed and lower bond strength.

    3. Curing

      Full bond strength will typically be achieved within a 24 hour cure time.

      Low humidity or low temperature conditions will slow down the cure rate.

      After curing, Rite-Lok™ General Purpose Instant Adhesive bonds are suitable for use up to about 180°F (82°C). At 180°F (82°C) the bonds will be approximately70% of the strength at room temperature and at 212°F (100°C) about 50% of full strength.

      Cyanoacrylate bond resistance to most oils and solvents is excellent. Long term humidity, moisture, or water immersion may affect the strength of a cured cyanoacrylate bond depending on the substrates and the bond gap. Testing is recommended to evaluate the effect.

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Shear Strength Test Methods
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