Hysol ® H3100  Email  You may print this page for your file
Methacrylate Adhesive
Description
Dexter Hysol H3100 is a highly thixotropic, two component, room temperature curing, 1:1 mix ratio, methacrylate adhesive system.  H3100 is formulated to provide fixturing strength within 15 - 20 minutes.  This adhesive forms resilient bonds and maintains its strength over a wide range of temperatures.  H3100 is suitable for bonding a variety of substrates with a minimum of surface preparation.

Recommended Substrates
: PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, aluminum, ABS, stainless steel and FRP

Features
Non-sagging gaps filled to .375 inch                     Superior impact and peel strength
Little or no surface preparation                             Offers excellent tolerance to off-ratio mixing
Rapid room temperature cure100% reactive         Excellent environmental resistance

Typical Cured Properties
Tensile Strength (psi)                                  3,000 – 3,200                       ASTM D 638
Tensile Elongation (%)                              30 – 40                                 ASTM D 638
Peel Strength (pli)                                        50                                         ASTM D 3167
Tensile Lap Shear @ 77
oF                          4,200 – 4,500                       ASTM D 1002
Tensile Lap Shear @ 180
oF                        2,800 – 3,000                       ASTM D 1002
Shore D Hardness                                       70 – 75
Bondline Thickness                                    .005 - .375

Typical Uncured Properties
                                              Part A                              Part B                                          Mixed
Open Time @ 77
oF             -                                         -                                                    8 – 12 minutes
Fixture Time @ 180
oF        -                                         -                                                   15 – 20 minutes
Color                                    Cream                                Pale Yellow                                 Cream
Viscosity, cps                        125,000 – 145,000           65,000 – 85,000                            -
Brookfield HBT                   Spdl 6 @ 10 rpm            Spdl 6 @ 10rpm                          -
Specific Gravity                     1.04                                  1.08                                               1.06
Ponds per gallon                  8.67                                  9.00                                               8.84
Mix Ratio
    By Weight                        1                                       1                                                    -
    By Volume                       1                                       1                                                    -

Performance



Handling and Application
Mixing: It is highly recommended that either meter mix equipment or cartridges with static mix nozzles be used to properly ratio and dispense the adhesive.  For hand mixing, combine Part A and Part B in the correct ratio and mix thoroughly.  Once mixed, H3100 should achieve a uniform color.  This is important! Heat buildup aduring and after mixing is normal.  To reduce the likelihood of exothermic reaction or excessive heat buildup, mix less than 100 grams at a time.  Mixing smaller amounts will minimize heat buildup.

Applying: Bonding surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of contamination.  Extensive surface preparation is not required for H3100, and good bonds can be formed on most substrates after a solvent wipe.  To assure maximum bond strength, surfaces must be mated within the adhesive's open time.  Use enough material to completely fill the joint when parts are clamped.

Curing:Parts should remain undisturbed during the interval of time between the material's open time and
fixture time.  After the fixture time is achieved the material has reached handling strength.  Temperature below 55°F will slow the cure; above 85°F will accelerate cure rate.

Clean Up: It is important to clean up excess adhesive from the work area and application equipment before it cures.  Denatured alcohol and many common industrial solvents are suitable for removing uncured
adhesive.  Hysol H3100 is flammable.  Keep containers tightly closed after use.  Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Storage

Hysol adhesives should be stored in a cool, dry place when not used for a long period of time. The shelf life for H3100 is one year from date of manufacture when stored at 40
oF and six months when stored at room temperature or 77oF.  Exposure above room temperature will reduce shelf life.

Packaging   
50ml EPS cartridges         400ml EPS cartridges       5 Gallon Pails         55 Gallon Drums

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