CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES
Cyanoacrylates are a series of strong fast-acting adhesives within the industrial, medical and household markets. This series of adhesives is incredibly versatile as they bond to a number of substrates, including plastics and rubbers. They are one-component, lower viscosity liquids that cure extremely quickly with just contact pressure and surface moisture. They tend to have low flexibility, peel strength and impact resistance compared to other structural adhesives. With the use of primers, they can also adhere to low surface energy plastics and elastomers.
3M Scotch-Weld Super Fast Instant Adhesive SF100 is our go-to cyanoacrylate adhesive. Its packaging allows for precise application: a pinch container for a precise drop or squeeze for a steady bead. Once applied, SF100 typically reaches handling strength in under 5 seconds, with a full cure achieved in 24 hours. This keeps jobs moving quickly and may help improve workplace productivity. While this adhesive technically falls within the liquid adhesive category, we feel that it deserves its own place and acknowledgment for its versatility and bond strength.

FEATURES
- Bonds to a number of substrates, including plastics and rubbers
- Precise application: pinch container for a precise drop or squeeze for a steady bead.
- Low viscosity adhesive is easily applied from the bottle
- Strong, durable and long lasting bond on a variety of substrate
- Fast curing to keep project moving quickly
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
- Gasket attachment
- Small joint assembly
- Jewelry assembly
- Orthopedics and footwear
Technical Data

CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES
SF100 Typical Uncured Physical Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.Color | Clear |
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Base | Ethyl Hybrid |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity (g/ml) | 1.06 |
Viscosity (cps)1 | 71 - 95 |
Time to Handling Strength (sec)* | 3 - 5 |
Full Cure Time (hr) | 24 |
SF100 Typical Cured Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.SF100 | |
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Temperature Range (°F) | -65 to 180 |
Gap Fill (in) | 0 |
Overlap Shear Strength (psi) 1 | |
Steel 2 | 2109 |
Stainless Steel 2 | 2266 |
Aluminum 2 | 1689 |
ABS | 914 3 |
Polycarbonate | 755 3 |
PVC | 1096 3 |
Nylon | 321 |
Polypropylene 4 | 728 3 |
Silicone Elastomer 5 | 105 3 |
- ASTM D-1002
- Grit blasted
- Substrate failure
- Primed with AC77
- Primed with AC79
Percent of Initial Strength
Temp (°F) | SF100 |
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72 | 100 |
167 | 75 |
212 | 59 |
257 | 18 |