3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA4 is a low viscosity instant adhesive. The CA4 instant adhesive is formulated to give exceptional strength and impact resistance on a wide variety of substrates, including plastics and rubbers. Once applied, the glue has fast handling time and cure to keep jobs moving quickly.
Creates a Strong, Durable, Long-Lasting Bond
Once applied, our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA4 typically reaches handling strength in under 40 seconds, with a full cure achieved in 24 hours. This keeps jobs moving quickly and may help improve workplace productivity. Once a full cure is achieved, the glue achieves a strong, durable and lasting bond, with overlap shear strength over 2,000 psi.
Understanding Instant Adhesives
Instant adhesives are cyanoacrylate based formulas that are strong, fast-acting glues used in industrial and household applications. In general, they are an acrylic resin that rapidly polymerizes in the presence of moisture, forming long, strong chains, joining the bonded surfaces together.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives should be applied thinly, with pressure put on the bond for a few seconds, to ensure that the reaction proceeds rapidly and a strong bond is formed within a reasonable time.
3M instant adhesives apply right from the container and rapidly reach handling strength at room temperature. Commonly referred to as a super glue, a single drop per square inch can bond many plastics, rubbers, metals, wood and more. An instant adhesive from 3M set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the strongest glue by lifting an 8.1 metric ton forklift in the air for one hour.
Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science and Innovation
In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
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| Adhesive Type | Instant Adhesive, Cyanoacrylate |
| Brands | Scotch-Weld™ |
| Container Size (Imperial) | 0.07 fl oz (US), 1 lb, 1 Ounce |
| Container Size (Metric) | 0.45 ml, 2 kg, 29.57 g |
| Design Challenges | Impact & Shock Absorption |
| For Use On | High Surface Energy, (400-1100 Dynes/cm), Glass & Ceramics, Wood, Plastic (Polyolefins and Thermoplastic Elastomers), Fabric, Felt, Cork & Fibrous Glass, Plastic (High Performance Nylon), Flexible Foam (Latex, Urethane), Leather, Metal, Rubber (Except EPDM), Paper & Cardboard, EPDM Rubber, Rigid Foam (Urethane), Rigid Foam (Beadboard Styrene), Plastic (ABS, PVC, Acrylic), Plastic (Flexible Vinyl), Smooth |
| Full Cure Time | 24 Hours @ 72 F (22 C) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Industries | Woodworking, Specialty Vehicle, Metalworking, Signage, Construction, Consumer Goods, Electronics, General Industrial, Medical, Military & Government, MRO, Transportation |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 82 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 180 ℉ |
| Net Weight (Imperial) | 1 oz, 1 lb |
| Net Weight (Metric) | 28.3 g, 453 g |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Form | Tube |
| Product Type | Instant Adhesive |
| Set Time | 5-40 Seconds |
| Shear Strength | 2300 psi |
| Specific Gravity | 8.7 Pound Per Gallon (US) |
| Storage Temperature (Celsius) | 22℃ |
| Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 72 Degree Fahrenheit, 72 F (22 C) |
| Units per Case | 1.0, 12.0, 24.0 |
| Viscosity | Self-leveling |
| Volume (Imperial) | 1 fl oz |
| Work Time | 5-40 Seconds |
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_1904119_US_EN_RDS
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