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Scotch-Weld™
Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives
PR40 • PR100 • PR600 • PR1500 • PR Gel

Technical Data April, 2016

Product 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives are designed to give
Description exceptional performance on difficult-to-bond plastic and rubber substrates. These adhesives
may be bonded to like substrates or in combination with metal or composite substrates.
Superior performance is achieved on materials such as heavily plasticized PVC, EPDM,
ABS, Nylon, Santoprene®, and Viton®.

Specific Features • 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive PR40 is a low viscosity
cyanoacrylate adhesive which bonds close-fitting plastic or rubber parts quickly and
with high strength.
• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive PR100 is a general
purpose, low viscosity bonder for rubber or plastic surfaces.
• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive PR600 is a medium viscosity
cyanoacrylate with some gap-filling capability. It will bond many common substrates
including plastics and rubbers.
• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive PR1500 is a high viscosity
cyanoacrylate that can be used on plastic or rubber parts that do not fit well together. It
has excellent gap-filling characteristics and will not wick into unwanted areas.
• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive PR Gel is a fast curing, very
high viscosity, gap-filling cyanoacrylate. Its gel formulation is suitable for bonding
poorly mating components and for porous substrates and can be used on vertical
surfaces as it will not drip or slump.
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Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives
PR40 • PR100 • PR600 • PR1500 • PR Gel

Typical Uncured Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
Physical Properties typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives

PR40 PR100 PR600 PR1500 PR Gel
Color Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear
Base Ethyl Hybrid Ethyl Hybrid Ethyl Hybrid Ethyl Hybrid Ethyl Hybrid
Appearance Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid
Specific Gravity (g/ml) 1.06 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.10

Viscosity (cps) 20 - 451 70-110 1 1,200 - 100,000 –

500-700 2
1,700 3 150,000 4
Time to Handling Strength (sec)* <15 <20 <35 <45 <25
Full Cure time (hr) 24 24 24 24 24
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Cone-Plate viscosity, CP75 at 3000/s shear rate; 2 Cone-Plate viscosity, CP75 at 100/s shear rate, 3 Cone-Plate viscosity, CP50 at 100/s shear rate,
4
Brookfield viscosity, Spindle TC @ 2.5 rpm; * On EPDM. Time to handling is substrate dependent.

Typical Cured Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
Properties typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives

PR40 PR100 PR600 PR1500 PR Gel

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Temperature Range ( F) -65 to 180 -65 to 180 -65 to 180 -65 to 180 -65 to 180
Gap Fill (in) 0.004 0.006 0.006 0.008 0.020

Overlap Shear Strength1 (psi)

PR40 PR100 PR600 PR1500 PR Gel

Steel 2 2000 2100 2100 2100 2200

Stainless Steel 2 - 2700 2800 2950 3100

Aluminum 2 - 2223 2326 2387 2400

ABS 900 3 9503 12003 1400 3 1050 3

Polycarbonate 660 3 750 3 750 3 700 3 900 3

PVC - 1750 3 1750 3 1000 3 1750 3

Nylon - 850 900 600 950

Polypropylene 4 - 1100 3 1050 3 600 3 1100 3

Silicone Elastomer 5 - 100 3 100 3 100 3 100 3

1 2 3 4 5
ASTM D-1002 Grit blasted Substrate failure Primed with AC77 Primed with AC79

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Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives
PR40 • PR100 • PR600 • PR1500 • PR Gel
Hot Strength
Percent of Initial Strength
Temp (F) PR40 PR100 PR600 PR1500 PR Gel
72 100 100 100 100 100
167 81 89 83 76 84
212 80 54 52 64 41
257 53 16 14 15 13

Handling Information 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.

Directions for Use

1. Ensure that parts are clean, dry, and free from oil and grease.
2. An 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).
3. Bond speed is typically very fast so ensure that parts are properly aligned before
dispensing.
4. 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.

Cured Bond Characteristics

1. Full bond strength will typically be achieved within a 24 hour cure time.
2. Low humidity or low temperature conditions will slow down the cure rate.
3. After curing, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesive bonds
are suitable for use up to about 180°F (82°C).
4. 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.

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

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Plastic and Rubber Instant Adhesives
PR40 • PR100 • PR600 • PR1500 • PR Gel

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.

Shelf Life 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Plastic and Rubber 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.

Precautionary Refer to Product Label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety information
Information before using this product. For additional health and safety information, call 1-800-364-3577
or (651) 737-6501.

Technical Information The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this
document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy
or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.

Product Use Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can
affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the
variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely
responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.

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3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER
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LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
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If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive
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the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of
the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

ISO 9001: 2000

This product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.

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