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Description for Dow Dowsil Q3-1566 Heat Resistant Adhesive/ Sealant
• One-component adhesive/sealant • Cures at room temperature when exposed to moisture in the air • Acetoxy cure system • Non-sag, paste consistency • Good adhesion on many substrates.Brand Dowsil Application Type Bond, Sealant 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Paste Industry Power Tools, Automotive oil, Smart Home Devices Manufacturer Dow Chemistry Silicone Cure Method Room Temperature Cure, Moisture, Acetoxy cure Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room temperature, 23 Cure Time (min) 1,440, 10,080 Viscosity (cPs) Non-sag Color Black High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistant, High temperature resistant Crack Resistance No cracks Extrusion Rate (g/sec) 16,200 270 (g/minute) -
Technical Data for Dow Dowsil Q3-1566 Heat Resistant Adhesive/ Sealant
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Sealant
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Paste
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Substrate
- Other - Many substrates
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Industry
- Smart Home Devices
- Automotive - Automotive oil
- Industrial - Ovens, Cookers, Other heating equipment
- Power Tools
- Appliances - Ceramic hob
- Other - Other coolant sealing applications
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Chemistry
- Silicone
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Application Method
- Brush - Brushing
- Spray - Spraying
- Dip - Dipping
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Cure Method
- Room Temperature / Air Dry - Room Temperature Cure
- Moisture / Condensation Cure - Moisture
- Other - Acetoxy cure
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Color
- Black
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Brand
- Dowsil
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room temperature, 23 Test Method Cure Time (min) 1,440, 10,080 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) Non-sag Tack Free Time (min) 5.00 Test Method Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Good Tensile Strength (psi) 3.6 (MPa) Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistant, High temperature resistant Hardness
Crack Resistance No cracks Shore A Hardness 43 Test Method Elongation (%) 340 Test Method Flexibility Remain flexible Other Properties
Extrusion Rate (g/sec) 16,200 270 (g/minute) Specific Gravity 1.060 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Product should be stored at or below 32°C (90°F) in original, unopened containers. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <90 -
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Best Practices for Dow Dowsil Q3-1566 Heat Resistant Adhesive/ Sealant
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Application
Easy to apply
How to apply: Apply a bead of DOWSIL™ Q3- 1566 Heat Resistant Adhesive/ Sealant (see Handling Precautions) to one of the prepared surfaces, then quickly cover with the other substrate to be bonded.
On exposure to moisture, the freshly applied material will "skinover" in about 5–7 minutes at room temperature and 50% relative humidity. Any tooling should be completed before this skin forms. The surface is easily tooled with a spatula. The sealant will be tackfree in about 18 minutes.
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Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean and dry. Degrease and wash off any contaminants that could impair adhesion. Suitable solvents include isopropyl alcohol, acetone or methyl ethyl ketone.
Unprimed adhesion may be obtained on many substrates such as glass, metals and most common engineering plastics. Substrates to which good adhesion is normally not obtained include PTFE, polyethylene, polypropylene and related materials.
For maximum adhesion, the use of DOWSIL™ 1200 OS Primer is recommended. After solvent cleaning, a thin coat of DOWSIL 1200 OS Primer is applied by dipping, brushing or spraying. Allow primer to dry for 15 to 90 minutes at room temperature and in a relative humidity of 50% or higher.
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Curing
After skin formation, cure continues inward from the surface. In 24 hours (at room temperature and 50% relative humidity) DOWSIL Q3-1566 Heat Resistant Adhesive/ Sealant will cure to a depth of about 3 mm. Very deep sections, especially when access to atmospheric moisture is restricted, will take longer to cure completely. Cure time is extended at lower humidity levels.
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Tack Free Time Test Methods
Tack Free Time | Test Method |
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5.00 min | CTM 0098, Skin-over-time |
Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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20 to 25°C Room temperature | 50% relative humidity |
23°C | 50% relative humidity |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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1,440 min | 50% relative humidity |
10,080 min | 50% relative humidity |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Test Method |
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3.6 (MPa) | 10,080 min | 23°C | CTM 0137A, ASTM D412, 50% relative humidity |
Shore A Hardness Test Methods
Shore A Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method |
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43 | CTM 0099, ASTM D2240, Durometer, Mechanical properties, cured 7 days in air at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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340 % | At break, CTM 0137A, ASTM D412, Cured 7 days in air at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity |
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity | Temperature | Test Method |
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1.060 | 25°C | CTM 0022, ASTM D792, Cured 7 days in air at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity |

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