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Supersedes: September, 2024
Technical Data Sheet
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic
Adhesive DP8010 Blue
Product Details Regulatory Info/SDS

Product Description
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8010 Blue is a two-part, acrylic-based adhesives (10:1 ratio by
volume) that can bond many low surface energy plastics, including many grades of Polypropylene, Polyethylene and
TPO’s without special surface preparation.
This adhesive can replace screws, rivets, plastic welding, and two-step processes which include chemical etchants,
priming or surface treatments in many applications.

Product Features
• Ability to structurally bond polyolefins without special surface preparation
• Ability to bond dissimilar Substrates
• Regular and Non-Sag Formulations
• Room temperature cure
• Excellent water and humidity resistance
• Very good chemical resistance
• One step process; no pre-treatment of polyolefin substrates necessary
• Solvent-free adhesive system
• Convenient hand-held applicator
• Available in bulk

Technical Information Note

The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used
for specification purposes.

Typical Uncured Physical Properties

Attribute Name Value

Mix Ratio by Volume (B:A) 10:1

Attribute Name Test Method Temperature Value

Base Color Blue-Green
Accelerator Color Off-White
Base Density 8.5 lb/gal
Accelerator Density 8.3 — 8.7 lb/gal
Base Viscosity 3M C1d 27 °C (80 °F) 27,000 cP ¹
Accelerator Viscosity 3M C1d 27 °C (80 °F) 17000 — 40000 cP ¹
¹ Procedure involves Brookfield RVF, #7 spindle, 20 rpm. Measurement taken after 1 minute rotation.

Typical Mixed Physical Properties

Attribute Name Temperature Value

Skin Formation Time 3 min ¹
Worklife 23 °C (73 °F) 8 min ²
Open Time 10 min ³
Set Time (min) 23 °C (73 °F) 60 min ⁴
Time to Full Cure 23 °C (73 °F) 24 h ⁵
Dispense Viscosity 23 °C (73 °F) 25,000 cP
¹ An open bead line will show some skinning in approximately 3 minutes. It is possible to bond parts with good strength if the parts are
made within 10 minutes. Therefore, the adhesive has a 10 minute open time for making bonds.

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 ² Maximum time that adhesive can remain in a static mixing nozzle and still be expelled without undue force on the applicator. Cure
times are approximate and depend on adhesive temperature.
³ Max time allowed after applying adhesive to a substrate before bond must be closed and fixed. Cure times approximate and depend
on adhesive temperature. Hotmelts: The approx. bonding range of a 3.2 mm (1/8 in) bead of molten adhesive on a non-metallic
surface.
⁴ Minimum time required to achieve 0.3 MPa (50 psi) of overlap shear strength. Cure times are approximate and depend on adhesive
temperature.
⁵ The cure time is defined as that time required for the adhesive to achieve a minimum of 80% of the ultimate strength as measured
by aluminum-aluminum OLS.

Typical Physical Properties

Attribute Name Value

Cured Color Blue-Green
Mixed Color Blue-Green

Typical Cured Characteristics

Attribute Name Test Method Temperature Test Condition Value

Shore D Hardness ASTM D2240 23 °C (73 °F) 55-60
Modulus ASTM D638, ISO 527 23 °C (73 °F) 77,000 lb/in²
Storage Modulus DMA 970 MPa ¹
Tensile Strain at Break 13000 psi ²
Strain at Break ASTM D638, ISO 527 23 °C (73 °F) 90 %
¹ Temp ramp 3 °C/min
² 3 mm (1/8 in) thick Type I test specimens; samples pulled at 5 mm/min (0.2 in/min)

Typical Performance Characteristics

Substrate: Polypropylene (PP)
Temperature: 49 °C (120 °F)
Dwell Time: 72 h
Attribute Name Test Method Value
180° Peel Adhesion ASTM D3330 Substrate Failure oz/in ¹
¹ 300 mm/min (12 in/min)

Overlap Shear Strength

Temperature: 23 °C (73 °F)
Dwell Time: 7 d
Test Method: ASTM D1002, ISO 4587
Substrate Surface Prep Value
Aluminum MEK/Abrade/MEK 1960 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
Cold Rolled Steel MEK/Abrade/MEK 1800 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
Stainless Steel MEK/Abrade/MEK 1820 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
Galvanized Steel MEK/Abrade/MEK 1330 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
Copper MEK/Abrade/MEK 1870 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
Polycarbonate (PC) IPA Wipe/Abrade/IPA Wipe 1150 lb/in² (SF ) ¹
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) IPA Wipe 360 lb/in² (SF ) ¹
UHMWPE IPA Wipe 770 lb/in² (CF ) ¹
¹ 25 mm (1") wide, 12.7 mm (1/2") overlap samples, 25 mm (1") x 102 mm (4") substrates, bondline thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (5-8
mil)
Separation rate 2.5 mm/min (0.1 in/min) metal, 51 mm/min (2 in/min) plastic, 510 mm/min (20 in/min) rubber.
Substrate thickness: steel 1.5 mm (60 mil), other metal 1.3-1.6 mm (50-64 mil), rubber and plastic 3.2 mm (125 mil)
Cohesive Failure (CF), Adhesive Failure (AF), Mixed Failure (MF), Substrate Failure (SF)

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 Attribute Name Test Method Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638, ISO 527 1,300 lb/in²

Electrical and Thermal Properties

Attribute Name Test Condition Value

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Below Tg 116 m/m/°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Above Tg 245 m/m/°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) Mid-Point 61 °C ¹
¹ Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) determined using DSC Analyzer with a heating rate of 20 °C (68 °F) per minute. Second heat
values given.

Temperature: 23 °C (73 °F)

Attribute Name Test Method Test Condition Value
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150 1 KHz 4.36
Dissipation Factor ASTM D150 1 KHz 0.068
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 4.1E+11 Ω-cm

Temperature: 23 °C (73 °F)

Attribute Name Test Method Value
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 80,000,000,000 Ω

Handling/Application Information

Directions for Use

1. To obtain the highest strength structural bonds, paint, oxide films, oils, dust, mold release agents, and all other
surface contaminants must be completely removed. The amount of surface preparation depends on the required bond
strength and environmental aging resistance desired by user. For suggested surface preparations on common
substrates, see the section on surface preparation.
2. Mixing
For Duo-Pak Cartridges
Store cartridges with cap end up to allow any air bubbles to rise towards the tip. To use, simply insert the cartridge into
the EPX applicator and start the plunger into the cylinders using light pressure on the trigger. Then remove the cap and
expel a small amount of adhesive to ensure material flows freely from both sides of cartridge. For automatic mixing,
attach an EPX mixing nozzle to the cartridge and begin dispensing the adhesive. For hand mixing, expel the desired
amount of adhesive and mix thoroughly. Mix approximately 15 seconds after obtaining a uniform color.
Mix thoroughly by weight or volume in the proportion specified on the product label or in the typical uncured properties
section. Mix approximately 15 seconds after obtaining a uniform color.
3. Apply adhesive and join surfaces within the open time listed for the specific product. Larger quantities and/or higher
temperatures will reduce this working time.
4. Allow adhesive to cure at 60°F (16°C) or above until completely firm. Applying heat up to 150°F (66°C) will increase
cure speed.
5. Keep parts from moving during cure. Apply contact pressure or fixture in place if necessary. Optimum bond line
thickness ranges from 0.005 to 0.020 inch; shear strength will be maximized with thinner bond lines, while peel strength
reaches a maximum with thicker bond lines.
6. Excess uncured adhesive can be cleaned up with ketone type solvents.
*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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 Surface Preparation
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesives are designed to be used on metal, wood, and most plastic surfaces. The
following cleaning methods are suggested for common surfaces:
Steel:
1. Wipe free of dust and dirt with pure solvent such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol.*
2. Sandblast or abrade using clean fine grit abrasives.
3. Wipe again with clean solvent to remove loose particles.*
Aluminum:
1. Wipe free of dust and dirt with pure solvent such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol.*
2. Sandblast or abrade using clean fine grit abrasives.
3. Wipe again with clean solvent to remove loose particles.*
4. When using a primer, apply adhesive within 4 hours of primer application.
Plastics/Rubbers:
1. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol.*
2. Abrade using fine grit abrasives.
3. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol.*
Glass:
1. Solvent wipe surface using acetone or MEK.*
2. Apply a thin coating of a silane adhesion promoter to the glass surfaces to be bonded and allow to dry completely
before bonding.
*Note: When using solvents, extinguish all ignition sources, including pilot lights, and follow the manufacturer’s
precautions and directions for use.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store product at 0 to 4°C (32 to 40°F) in the original, unopened packaging. Do not freeze. Allow product to reach room
temperature prior to use. For best performance, use cartridges within 18 months, bulk pails within 9 months, and 55
gallon drums within 3 months of date of manufacture.

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

Automotive Disclaimer

Select Automotive Applications:

This product is an industrial product and has not been designed or tested for use in certain automotive applications, such as automotive electric powertrain
battery or high voltage applications, which may require the product to be manufactured in a IATF certified facility, meet a Ppk of 1.33 for all properties,
undergo an automotive production part approval process (PPAP), or fully adhere to automotive design or quality system requirements (e.g., IATF 16949 or
VDA 6.3). Customer assumes all responsibility and risk if customer chooses to use this product in these applications.

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