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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50, Gel, Clear, 20 Gram, 12 Each/Case

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50, Gel, Clear, 20 Gram, 12 Each/Case

3M Product Number CA50
3M ID 7100002517
UPC 00021200823329

Surface insensitive for acidic substrate bonding

High strength and impact resistance

Reaches handling strength in under 120 seconds

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Surface insensitive for acidic substrate bonding
High strength and impact resistance
Reaches handling strength in under 120 seconds
Gel viscosity adhesive is easily applied from the bottle
Strong, durable and long lasting bond on a variety of substrates

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50 Gel is a gel viscosity instant adhesive. The CA50 instant adhesive is formulated for bonding on acidic surfaces (such as wood, paper, leather, and ceramic). Once applied, the glue has fast handling time and cure to keep jobs moving quickly.

Pinch for a Precise Drop or Squeeze for a Steady Bead
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50 is a glue that is easily applied with a thin bond line from a squeeze bottle and cures quickly. This cyanoacrylate adhesive (PDF, 400 Kb) is dispensed from a flexible container; pinch a precise drop or squeeze for a steady bead.

Recommended Applications

Gasket attachment
Small Joint assembly
Jewelry assembly
Orthopedics and footwear

Creates a Strong, Durable, Long-Lasting Bond
Once applied, our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50 typically reaches handling strength in under 120 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
At the 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
Brands	Scotch-Weld™
Container Size (Imperial)	0.7 Ounce
Container Size (Metric)	20 g
For Use On	Rigid Foam (Urethane), Rigid Foam (Beadboard Styrene), Plastic (Polyolefins and Thermoplastic Elastomers), Plastic (High Performance Nylon), Fabric, Felt, Cork & Fibrous Glass, Flexible Foam (Latex, Urethane), Plastic (Flexible Vinyl), Plastic (ABS, PVC, Acrylic), Metal, Paper & Cardboard, Rubber (Except EPDM), EPDM Rubber
Full Cure Time	24 Hours @ 72 F (22 C)
Indoor/Outdoor	Both
Industries	Transportation, Construction, Electronics, MRO, General Industrial, Metalworking, Consumer Goods, Medical, Military & Government, Specialty Vehicle
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	82 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	180 ℉
Net Weight (Imperial)	0.71 oz
Net Weight (Metric)	20 g
Physical Form	Liquid
Product Color	Transparent
Product Form	Tube
Product Type	Instant Adhesive
Set Time	60-120 Seconds
Shear Strength	2000 psi
Specific Gravity	8.9 Pound Per Gallon (US)
Storage Temperature (Celsius)	22℃
Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit)	72 Degree Fahrenheit
Units per Case	12.0
Viscosity	Non-sag
Viscosity Range (cps) at Room Temperature	45,000-85,000
Work Time	60-120 Seconds

Resources

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50 Gel Clear

Safety Data Sheets

Document Number: MSDS_1123744_US_EN

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Brands	Scotch-Weld™
Container Size (Imperial)	0.7 Ounce
Container Size (Metric)	20 g
For Use On	Rigid Foam (Urethane), Rigid Foam (Beadboard Styrene), Plastic (Polyolefins and Thermoplastic Elastomers), Plastic (High Performance Nylon), Fabric, Felt, Cork & Fibrous Glass, Flexible Foam (Latex, Urethane), Plastic (Flexible Vinyl), Plastic (ABS, PVC, Acrylic), Metal, Paper & Cardboard, Rubber (Except EPDM), EPDM Rubber
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Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	180 ℉
Net Weight (Imperial)	0.71 oz
Net Weight (Metric)	20 g
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Product Color	Transparent
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