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Description for 3M MC100 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate
Designed to give optimum performance and high strength bonds on metals.Application Type Bond, Adhesive: Instant Adhesives 1 Part or 2 Part 1 Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Aluminum (grit blasted), Metals, Nylon, Plastics, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, PVC, Rubbers, Steel (grit blasted), Stainless Steel (Grit blasted), Porous surfaces, Silicone Elastomer, Polyethylene, Galvanized, Galvanized, Low surface energy plastics, Anodized, ABS Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Cyanoacrylate, Ethyl Cure Method Moisture Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) Low, 71 to 95, 70 to 110 Color Clear Relative Solvent Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 82 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51, Low surface energy plastics Key Specifications CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description): A-A-3097: Type I, Class 2 -
Technical Data for 3M MC100 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1 Part or 2 Part - 1 Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Substrate
- Porous Substrates - Porous surfaces
- Metal - Metals
- Aluminum - Aluminum (grit blasted)
- Steel - Steel (grit blasted), Anodized
- Galvanized
- Plastic - Plastics, Low surface energy plastics, ABS
- Nylon
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - PVC
- Silicone - Silicone Elastomer
- Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE) - Polyethylene
- Rubber - Rubbers
- Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel (Grit blasted)
- Galvanized Steel - Galvanized
- Other - Other common substrates, Acidic surfaces, Leather
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Chemistry
- Cyanoacrylate (CA) - Cyanoacrylate
- Other - Ethyl
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Application Method
- Other - Hand applied
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Cure Method
- Moisture / Condensation Cure - Moisture
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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Key Specifications
- CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description): A-A-3097: Type I, Class 2
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) Low, 71 to 95, 70 to 110 Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 0.07 to 0.50, <0.50 Test Method Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) High Test Method Shear Strength (psi) 3,100, 2,169, 3,039, 2,298, 914, 791, 1,253, 746, 760, 106, 2,100, 3,000, 2,300, 900, 800, 1,250, 750, 750, 100 Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 4,800 Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 82 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51, Low surface energy plastics Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.06 (g/ml) Business Information
Shelf Life Details A shelf life of one year from the date of shipment from 3M when stored under refrigerated conditions.;Refrigeration (40°F [4°C]) gives optimum long term storage stability., 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. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 40, 60 to 80 Shelf Life Type From the date of shipment, Shelf Life Type Shelf Life (mon) 12, <1 -
Best Practices for 3M MC100 Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate
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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.
Ensure that parts are clean, dry, and free from oil and grease.
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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.
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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, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Metal Instant Adhesive bonds are suitable for use up to about 180°F (82°C). At 180°F (82°C) the bonds will be approximately 70% 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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Fixture or Handling Strength Time Test Methods
| Fixture or Handling Strength Time | Fixture-Handling Strength Test Method |
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| 0.07 to 0.50 min | ON EPDM |
| <0.50 min | On EPDM. Time to handling is substrate dependent. |
Viscosity Test Methods
| Viscosity | Test Method |
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| Low | |
| 71 to 95 cPs | Method Cone-Plate viscosity, CP75 @ 3000/s shear rate |
| 70 to 110 cPs | Method Cone-Plate viscosity, CP75 @ 3000/s shear rate |
General Bond Strength Test Methods
| General Bond Strength | Substrate |
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| High | Metals |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
| Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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| 4,800 psi | ASTM D2095 (grit-blasted steel). |
Shear Strength Test Methods
| Shear Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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| 3,100 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | ASTM D1002 (grit-blasted steel). | |
| 2,169 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Steel (Grit blasted) | ASTM D-1002 |
| 3,039 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Stainless Steel (Grit blasted) | ASTM D-1002 |
| 2,298 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Aluminum (Grit blasted) | ASTM D-1002 |
| 914 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | ABS | ASTM D-1002 (Substrate failure) |
| 791 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Polycarbonate | ASTM D-1002 (Substrate failure) |
| 1,253 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | PVC | ASTM D-1002 (Substrate failure) |
| 746 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Nylon | ASTM D-1002 |
| 760 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Polypropylene (Primed with AC77) | ASTM D-1002 (Substrate failure) |
| 106 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Silicone Elastomer (Primed with AC79) | ASTM D-1002 (Substrate failure) |
| 2,100 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Steel | ASTM D-1002;Grit blasted |
| 3,000 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Stainless Steel | ASTM D-1002;Grit blasted |
| 2,300 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Aluminum | ASTM D-1002;Grit blasted |
| 900 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | ABS | ASTM D-1002;Substrate failure |
| 800 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Polycarbonate | ASTM D-1002;Substrate failure |
| 1,250 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | PVC | ASTM D-1002;Substrate failure |
| 750 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Nylon | ASTM D-1002 |
| 750 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Polypropylene | ASTM D-1002;Primed with AC77;Substrate failure |
| 100 psi | Overlap Shear Strength | Silicone Elastomer | ASTM D-1002;Primed with AC79;Substrate failure |
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