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Description for 3M LC1214
A one component, medium-high viscosity adhesive that cures rapidly when exposed to visible or UV light to form a very flexible bond. This adhesive contains a color change indicator that changes from deep red to nearly colorless upon light exposure.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance Application Type Bond, Adhesive: Instant Adhesives 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Acrylic, Aluminum, ABS, Polyetherimide, Polycarbonate, Cold rolled steel, FRP, GFRP, Ultem Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylate Cure Method UV light Cure Time (min) Rapidly, Seconds Viscosity (cPs) Medium-high, 44,000 Color Deep red, Nearly colorless Volume Resistivity (O) 1.3e11 (ohm-cm) Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4900 -
Technical Data for 3M LC1214
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistance
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Substrate
- Aluminum
- Steel - Cold rolled steel
- Plastic - Polyetherimide, Ultem
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic
- ABS
- Polycarbonate
- Composites - FRP, GFRP
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Acrylate
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Application Method
- Dispenser
- Other - Syringe
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Cure Method
- UV / Visible Light - UV light
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Nearly colorless
- Red - Deep red
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Time (min) Rapidly, Seconds Viscosity (cPs) Medium-high, 44,000 Test Method Bond Strength
Shear Strength (psi) 540, 420, 370, 410, 390, 280, 430, 170 Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 1,320 Test Method Conductivity
Dissipation Factor 0.05800 Test Method Dielectric Constant 3.70 Test Method Volume Resistivity (O) 1.3e11 (ohm-cm) Test Method Hardness
Shore A Hardness 83 Test Method Shore D Hardness 40 Test Method Elongation (%) 220 Test Method Flexibility Very flexible Other Properties
Glass Transition Temp (Tg) (°C) -29 Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4900 Specific Gravity 1.050 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 165e-6 (unit/unit/°C), 229e-6 (unit/unit/°C) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details This product is light sensitive. Minimize exposure of adhesive to day light, UV light and artificial light during storage and handling. Storage in original container.;Store product at 60 to 80°F (16 - 27°C) or refridgerate for maximum shefl life.;6 months when stored at 60 to 80°F (16-27°C), 12 months when refrigerated at 40°F (4°C), This product is light sensitive. Minimize exposure of adhesive to day light, UV light and artificial light during storage and handling. Storage in original container.;Store product at 60 to 80°F (16 - 27°C) or refridgerate for maximum shefl life.;6 months when stored at 60 to 80°F (16-27°C), 12 months when refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 140 to 176, 39 Shelf Life (mon) 6, 12 -
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Best Practices for 3M LC1214
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Application
Dispense adhesive from syringe, fixture parts to be bonded, expose to suitable light source. Degree of cure will depend on exposure time, intensity and spectral distribution of the light source, distance of adhesive from the light source, and light transmittance of the substrates. Cure of surfaces exposed to oxygen may be inhibited resulting in a slightly tacky surface. Curing with high intensity short-wave UV light or covering the surface to exclude oxygen is suggested for a tack-free surface.
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method | Temperature |
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Medium-high | ||
44,000 cPs | (ASTM D 1084,Brookfield DV-I+) Spindle # LV-4, Speed (rpm) 6 | 22°C |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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540 psi | Polycarbonate / Polycarbonate | ASTM D1002 |
420 psi | Polycarbonate / GFRP | ASTM D1002 |
370 psi | Acrylic / Acrylic | ASTM D1002 |
410 psi | Polycarbonate / ABS | ASTM D1002 |
390 psi | Polycarbonate / Cold Rolled Steel | ASTM D1002 |
280 psi | Polycarbonate / FRP | ASTM D1002 |
430 psi | Polycarbonate / Aluminum | ASTM D1002 |
170 psi | Ultem / GFRP | ASTM D1002 |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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1,320 psi | ASTM D638 |
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant | Test Method |
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3.70 | ASTM D150, 1 MHz |
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength | Test Method |
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Dissipation Factor Test Methods
Dissipation Factor | Test Method |
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0.05800 | ASTM D150, 1 MHz |
Volume Resistivity Test Methods
Volume Resistivity | Test Method |
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1.3e11 (ohm-cm) | ASTM D257 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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220 % | ASTM D638 |
Shore A Hardness Test Methods
Shore A Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method |
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83 | ASTM 2240 |
Shore D Hardness Test Methods
Shore D Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method |
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40 | ASTM 2240 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Test Method |
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165e-6 (unit/unit/°C) | Below Tq |
229e-6 (unit/unit/°C) | Above Tg |