Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Technical Data
Product Description
February, 2016
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 is a two-part acrylicbased adhesive (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.
3M™ Scotch-Weld Adhesive DP8005 can replace screws, rivets, plastic welding,
and two-step processes which include chemical etchants, priming or surface
treatments in many applications.
Features
• Ability to Bond Dissimilar Substrates
• Ability to Structurally Bond Polyolefins
• Room Temperature Cure
• Excellent Water and Humidity Resistance
• Very Good Chemical Resistance
• One Step Process - No Pre-Treatment of the Substrates Needed
• Solvent-free Adhesive System
• Convenient Hand-Held Applicator System
• Contains 0.008” glass beads for bondline thickness control
• Available in Bulk
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
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.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural
Plastic Adhesive DP8005
Product
Off-White
Black
Color
Base (B)
Accelerator (A)
Amber
White
Black
White
Lbs./gal.
Base (B)
Accelerator (A)
8-8.4
8.75-9.15
8-8.4
8.75-9.15
Viscosity (cPs.)(1)
Base (B)
Accelerator (A)
17,000-30,000
35,000-55,000
15,000-30,000
35,000-55,000
Base Resin
Base (B)
Accelerator (A)
Methacrylate
Amine
Methacrylate
Amine
Mix Ratio (B:A)
By Volume
By Weight
10:1
9.16:1
10:1
9.16:1
Full Cure Time
@ 73°F (23°C)
8-24 hrs.
Time to Handling Strength
(minimum of 50 psi shear at 73°F/23°C)
2-3 hrs.
Work Life at 73°F (23°C)
2.5-3 min.
(1) Viscosity obtained by Brookfield, DV-II, #7 Spindle, 20 rpm at 75°F (24°C).
The accelerator formula is common to both Scotch-Weld Adhesive DP8005 Off-White and DP8005 Black
Typical Cured
Physical Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural
Plastic Adhesive DP8005
Product
Color
Shore D Hardness (ASTM D-2240)
Mechanical
Off-White
Black
Yellow
Black
55
60
5.3%
1889
85,669
4.5%
1692
58,782
Properties(2)
Strain at Peak Load
Stress at Peak Load (psi)
Modulus at 1% Strain (psi)
Tg onset (°C)(3)
33
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
(ppm/°C)(3)
Below Tg
Above Tg
125
170
(2) Mechanical properties obtained using a Sintech 5GL Mechanical Tester. Approximate dimensions of the test
specimen was 1.5" x 0.5" x 0.3". Elongation was determined by crosshead displacement. The crosshead velocity
was 0.5"/min.
(3) Tg and CTE determined by TMA -40°F to 249°F (-40°C to 120°C) at 10°F (5°C)/min. (after 2 heat cycles).
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Typical Performance
Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Overlap Shear Strength (4), tested @ 73°F (23°C)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural
Plastic Adhesive DP8005
Product
Off-White
Substrate
Black
OLS (psi)
OLS (psi)
HDPE
1100 SF
1100 SF
PE
1075 SF
875 SF
PP
1100 SF
1150 SF
UHMWPE
750 SF
750 SF
LDPE
400 SF
400 SF
ABS
1525 SF
1575 SF
Polycarbonate
850 SF
1100 AF
Plexiglass (PMMA)
950 SF
1075 SF
PVC
2050 SF
1900 SF
HIPS
550 SF
575 SF
Green FRP
2475 CF
2500 CF
PTFE
250 AF
200 AF
Polystyrene
775 SF
750 SF
Glass (3/16" thick)
650 SF
525 SF
Gel Coat (3/16" thick)
1500 SF
1425 SF
Copper (1/16" thick)
2275 CF
2050 CF
Aluminum (1/16" thick)
2275 CF
2075 CF
Cold-Rolled Steel (1/32" thick)
2500 AF
2275 CF
304 Stainless Steel (1/32" thick)
2300 CF
1100 AF
HDPE/HDG
975 SF (HDPE)
850 MM
HDPE/Galvanealed
950 SF (HDPE)
1025 SF (HDPE)
HDPE/CRS (non-abraded CRS)
950 SF (HDPE)
1025 MM
2150 CF
1225 MM
Oily HDG
SF = Substrate Failure/Break/Yield
CF = Cohesive Failure
AF = Adhesive Failure
MM = Mixed (Mode of AF and CF)
(4) Overlap Shear Test Method: Overlap shear test for adhesion determined in accordance to ASTM D1002. Sampe dimenions
were 1" x 4" x 1/8" (unless other thicknesses indicated) with an overlap area of 1" x 1/2". Plastics and glass substrates were
cleansed with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes; metal substrates were abraded with 150-grit sandpaper and cleansed with methyl
ethyl ketone (MEK) wipes. All bonds were allowed to cure for a minimum of 48 hours at 73°F (23°C) before tested. Data were
collected using a Sintech 5GL Mechanical Tester with the 2000-lb or 5000-lb load cells. Test rate was 2"/min. for plastic bonds,
and 0.1"/min. for metal and glass bonds at 73°F (23°C).
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Typical Performance
Characteristics (continued)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
T-Peel Strength (5), tested @ 73°F (23°C)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005
Product
Substrate
Off-White
HDPE
Black
17 pli SF
SF = Substrate Failure/Break/Yield
C sh = Cohesive but shocky
9 C sh
(5) Peel tests on 0.02" thick HDPE, 0.017" bondline thickness, 8" x 1" in T-peel mode at a rate of 2.0"/min.
Environmental & Chemical Exposure Test on HDPE (6)
All Exposure Times 14 Days Unless Otherwise Noted
All Temperatures are Room Temperature Unless Otherwise Noted
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic
Adhesive DP80005
Off-White
Black
Product
Condition
Control - no chemical exposure
Overlap Shear (psi)
Overlap Shear (psi)
1100 SF
1100 SF
160°F (71°C)/100% RH
160°F (71°C) Water Soak
950 MM
975 CF
950 MM
1000 SF
Room Temperature Salt Water Soak (5% by wt.)
160°F (71°C)/100% RH Salt Water Soak (5% by wt.)
1100 SF
925 CF
975 SF
925 CF
NaOH (10% by wt.)
HCl (16% by vol.)
1075 SF
1100 SF
1025 SF
1000 SF
Isopropyl Alcohol
Antifreeze Coolant
950 SF
1000 SF
1000 SF
1025 SF
Gasoline
Diesel Fuel
325 CF
1050 SF
450 CF
950 SF
Toluene
Acetone
25 CF
100 CF
50 CF
200 CF
SF = Substrate Failure/Break/Yield
CF = Cohesive Failure
AF = Adhesive Failure
MM = Mixed (Mode of AF and CF)
(6) Environmental tests were conducted by immersing bonded
coupons of HDPE and subsequent testing in accordance with
footnote 4.
OLS Bond Strengths at Elevated Temperatures (7)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005
Product
Test
Off-White (HDPE)
Temperature
Black
(HDPE)
-20°F (-29°C)
750 CF
875 CF
Off-White
(Green-FRP)
975 AF
Black
(Green-FRP)
900 AF
73°F (23°C)
1100 SF
1100 SF
2475 AF
2450 AF
120°F (49°C)
700 CF
700 CF
1875 MM
1550 MM
150°F (66°C)
500 CF
475 MM
1150 MM
1025 MM
180°F (82°C)
300 CF
300 MM
750 MM
975 MM
OLS bond strength expressed in psi.
(7) Temperature resistance tests were conducted at specified
temperature in accordance with footnote 4.
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Temperature
Resistance
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 Off-White:
Temperature Resistance / Overlap Shear Strength
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 Black:
Temperature Resistance / Overlap Shear Strength
2500
2500
2250
HDPE
Green FRP
Overlap Shear (psi)
Overlap Shear (psi)
2000
1750
1500
1250
1000
750
2250
HDPE
2000
Green FRP
1750
1500
1250
1000
750
500
500
250
250
0
0
-20°F (-29°C)
73°F (23°C)
120°F (49°C)
150°F (66°C)
-20°F (-29°C)
180°F (82°C)
73°F (23°C)
120°F (49°C)
Typical Rate of
Strength Build-Up(8)
180°F (82°C)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005:
Rate of Strength Build Up (HDPE Substrate)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 Off-White:
Rate of Strength Build Up(8)
2500
1200
2200
1100
(CF)
2000
HDPE
Overlap Shear Strength (psi)
Green FRP
Overlap Shear (psi)
150°F (66°C)
Temperature
Temperature
1527
(CF)
1500
1015
(CF)
1000
646
921
839
(CF)
(CF)
500
940
(SF)
(CF)
702
(CF)
335
0
14
20
80
0
0.5
1
2
0
85
(CF)
3
4
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
Off-White
Black
300
200
100 ?
?
0
5
6
7
8
24
0
"
10
#
%
20
'
30
?
40
Bonding Time (Hr.)
Time in Hours
(8) Rate of strength testing done using overlap shear test described in footnote 4.
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&
50
60
70
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Times and Substrates (9)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005:
Bonds on HDPE Substrate Even After 3 Minutes of Open Time
1200
1100
Overlap Shear (psi)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
Off-White
Black
300
200
100
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Open Time (min.)
(9) Open Time Overlap Shear Test done using test method described in footnote 4.
Suggested Substrates
Note: The following suggestions are based on laboratory tests on typical grades of the
listed substrates. Because of the many combinations of process aids and additives
that are used with plastic substrates, the user is responsible for determining
whether 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 is
appropriate for a given application.
Potential Primary Surfaces
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyethylene (PE, HDPE, LDPE)
Potential Secondary Surfaces
Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Wood
Aluminum
Glass
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
Not Recommended Surfaces
Inconsistent results have been
exhibited with substrates that
contain oils and anti-stats.
PTFE
Silicone Surfaces
Surfaces Containing Mold-Release Agents
Polyimide
Nylons
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PVC
ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Polystyrene
Concrete
Metals
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Handling/Curing
Information
Directions for Use:
Important: Use only the specified 3M™ EPX™ Plus II Applicator system or
appropriate meter mix equipment to ensure the proper 10:1 mix ratio and mix. Hand
mixing is not recommended and may result in unpredictable results.
1) Apply adhesive to clean, dry substrates, which are free of loose paint, oxide films,
oils, dust, mold release agents and all other surface contaminants. See the Surface
Preparation section for specific substrate preparation methods.
45 ml Cartridge:
Place duo-pak cartridge in EPX applicator. Twist to remove cap. Dispense
and discard a small amount of adhesive to assure even ratio and free flow.
Clear orifice if necessary. Use only orange 10:1 mixing nozzle by: (a)
aligning nozzle onto cartridge tip, and (b) twist the gray nut into place.
Dispense and discard a small amount of adhesive through nozzle until the
adhesive is mixed.
490 ml Cartridge:
While holding duo-pak cartridge in an upright position, unscrew the plastic
nut and remove and discard the cartridge plug. Place cartridge in a 10:1,
490 ml EPX applicator.
Clean orifice if clogged; dispense and discard a small amount of adhesive to
even pistons. Attach 10:1 EPX mixing nozzle by:
(a) sliding the nozzle onto the cartridge orifice;
(b) screwing the plastic nut back onto the cartridge to secure the
nozzle. Dispense and discard a small amount of adhesive until the
mixed adhesive has a milky white appearance. If adhesive is clear,
check the small orifice for debris or flow.
Meter-Mix Equipment:
Follow manufacturer’s precautions, directions for use, and recommendations.
2) After the adhesive is applied, substrates must be mated within the worklife of the
adhesive, 2-2.5 minutes or sooner for one-sided applications. Adhesive thickness
less than .005" will yield unpredictable results. The joint design of the substrates
should facilitate a .005" to .008" adhesive thickness at the bondline. Adhesive
contains .008" micropheres for this purpose.
3) The bonded surfaces should be fixtured, or clamped, for at least 2 hours. The
clamping pressure should be sufficient to keep the surfaces in contact during cure
(typically 4-8 psi). Plastic parts can be designed to be self-fixturing, negating the
need for external fixturing.
Note: Heating the bondline to 150-175°F (66-80°C) for 30 minutes will speed up
curing. The parts should be dwelled for a minimum of 10 minutes at room
temperature prior to heating to allow more adhesive penetration into the
substrates before heat-accelerated cure.
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Handling/Curing
Information (continued)
4) Cured adhesive appearance: the adhesive will yellow with time; a rippling effect in
the adhesive as it cures is normal and indicates that the adhesive is mixed properly
and curing normally.
Approximate Coverage – By Size of Container [Figures do not include nozzle waste]
Bead Size
Linear ft per 45 ml
Linear ft per 490 ml
Linear ft per mixed gallon
1/2"
2.4
26
196
3/8"
4.5
45
350
1/4"
10.5
102
785
1/8"
37.2
405
3,130
1/16"
147.7
1600
12,240
Coverage in square feet – (.008" bond line) [Figures do not include nozzle waste]
Surface Preparation
Square ft per 45 ml
Square ft per 490 ml
Square ft per mixed gallon
2.5
49
200
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 can bond polypropylene,
polyethylene and other thermoplastic polyolefins without special surface preparation.
However, all substrates should be clean, dry and free of paint, oxide films, oils, dust,
mold release agents and other surface contaminants. The amount of surface
preparation directly depends on the bond strength and environmental resistance
desired by the user.
The following cleaning methods are suggested for common surfaces.
Steel and Aluminum
1) Wipe free of dust with oil-free solvent such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol.
2) Sandblast or abrade using clean fine grit abrasives (150 grit or finer).
3) Wipe again with solvent to remove loose particles.
4) If a primer is used, it should be applied within 4 hours after surface
preparation (or see instructions pertinent to a specific primer).
Note: Aluminum may also be acid etched. Follow the manufacturer’s
precautions and directions for this procedure.
Plastic/Rubber
1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol.*
2) Abrade using fine grit abrasives (150 grit or finer).
3) Remove residue by wiping again with isopropyl alcohol.*
4) Allow solvent to evaporate before use.
*Note: When using solvents, be sure to extinguish all ignition sources and
follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP8005 Off-White • DP8005 Black
Surface Preparation
(continued)
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol.*
2) Allow solvent to evaporate before use.
Glass
1) Solvent wipe surface using acetone or isopropyl alcohol.*
2) Allow solvent to evaporate before use.
*Note: When using solvents, be sure to extinguish all ignition sources and follow
the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.
Storage
For maximum shelf life, store duo-pak cartridges and bulk containers at 40°F (4°C)
or below.
Shelf Life
When stored at the recommended temperatures in the original unopened containers,
this product has a shelf life of twelve months from date of shipment.
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 or (651) 737-6501.
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