3M Scotch-Weld DP8825NS Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive

3M Scotch-Weld DP8825NS Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive Overview

3M DP8825NS is a high-performance, low-odor, non-flammable, two-part acrylic adhesive designed to bond a variety of materials, including plastics, composites, and powder-coated metals. With a 10:1 mix ratio, this toughened adhesive provides excellent shear, peel, and impact strength, making it suitable for demanding industrial and commercial applications. 3M DP8825NS methacrylate adhesive reaches structural strength in 50 to 56 minutes, enhancing assembly efficiency while maintaining a safer work environment with its low odor and non-flammable properties.

DP8825NS Features and Benefits

• Toughened Acrylic Formula: Provides high durability with outstanding shear, peel, and impact performance.
  
• Fast Strength Build: 22 - 24 minute work life and achieves structural strength in just 50 - 56 minutes, improving productivity.
  
• Precise Bonding: 10:1 mix ratio ensures accurate application and bond line control.
  
• Non-Sag Properties: Ideal for vertical surfaces, ensuring the adhesive stays in place during bonding.
  
• Heat Accelerated Cure: Cure time can be reduced by applying heat, enhancing flexibility during the application process.
  
• Glass Beads for Bond Line Thickness: Features 0.010” diameter beads to ensure consistent bond line thickness.
  
• Low Odor, Non-Flammable: Contributes to a safer work environment with reduced fumes and fire hazards.

Specifications

• Series: 3M Scotch-Weld DP8825NS
  
• Type: Acrylic Structural Adhesive
  
• Application: Bonding
  
• Substrates: Plastics, Composites, and Powder Coats to Metal
  
• Color: Green
  
• Available Sizes: 45 mL and 490 mL Cartridges
  
• Mix Ratio by Volume (B:A): 10:1
  
• Viscosity: 40,000 cps
  
• Worklife: 22 to 24 Minutes
  
• Open Time: 21 Minutes
  
• Set Time: 42 to 46 Minutes
  
• Time to Structural Strength: 50 to 56 Minutes
  
• Time to Full Cure: 24 Hours
  
• Storage Temperature: 60°F to 80°F (16°C to 27°C)

Note: All results are based on testing at 72°F (22°C).

Applications

3M DP8825NS acrylic adhesive is ideal for applications such as metalworking in HVAC, appliances, and specialty vehicles, as well as sign manufacturing for panel-to-frame bonding, trim attachment, and letter bonding. It excels in bonding plastics, composites, and powder coats to metal, particularly for larger parts requiring longer open times for assembly.