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Hi-Strength 90
Spray Adhesive

Technical Data January, 2002

Product Description A high strength, fast drying, contact-type adhesive used for permanently bonding
decorative laminates, particleboard, wood, metal, many plastics including
polyethylene and propylene, foam, concrete and many other materials.

Features Convenient, fast, high contact-bond strength, low soak-in keeps more adhesive on
the surface to provide better coverage, high heat resistance maintains bond strength
even after extended exposure to heat, precise spray control and variable spray width
makes it easy to apply.

Typical Physical Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
Properties or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Solids Content (by wt.): 13%

Base: Synthetic Elastomer

Color (wet and dry): Translucent

Net Weight* (approx.): 17.6 oz. (500 gms.)

Spray Pattern: Controlled Lace

Spray Width: Variable, 1-3 inch

Bonding Range (1 Surface): Not Recommended for 1 Surface Applications

(2 Surface): 1-15 minutes
(Extra Strong Bonds) Double coat both surfaces in a crisscross pattern,
allow 2-5 minutes drying time

Solvents: Methyl Acetate, Cyclohexane, Pentane

Flash Point: -50°F (-46°C)

Coverage* @ .5 gms/sq. ft.: 130 sq. ft.

% Volatile Organic
Components (VOC): 55%

Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPS): < 0.4%

FDA Acceptable Ingredients:

(21CFR175.105) Yes

*Based on a 24 oz. aerosol can.

3M™ Hi-Strength 90
Spray Adhesive

Typical Adhesive Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
Performance or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Characteristics Peel Adhesion: Peel bonds of cotton duck (canvas) to the listed substrate were tested
at a peel angle of 180° at two inches per minute separation rate @ 75°F (24°C).

Substrate Value - PIW (lbs. / inch width)

Aluminum 20.5
CRS (Cold Rolled Steel) 19.6
Stainless Steel 20.6
ABS 22.8
Acrylic 25.2
FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) 24.4
HPL (High Pressure Laminate) 16.6
Nylon 6,6 14.8
Polycarbonate 25.6
Polyethylene 9.1
Polypropylene 13.5
PVC 17.5

Peel Adhesion: T-Peel bonds were tested at two inches per minute separation rate.

Substrate Value - PIW (lbs. / inch width)

Aluminum 10
Polyethylene 4
Polypropylene 3.1

Peel Adhesion at Temperature: T-Peel bonds of cotton duck (canvas) to itself were
tested at two inches per minute separation rate.

Test Temperature Value - PIW (lbs. / inch width)

-30°F (-34°C) 3.9

75°F (24°C) 16.5
120°F (49°C) 13.4
140°F (60°C) 13.7
160°F (71°C) 8.1
180°F (82°C) 2.6

Overlap Shear Strength: Overlap shear strength on birch plywood to itself tested
and on maple to itself at two inches per minute separation rate @ 75°F (24°C).

Substrate Value - PSI (lbs. / square inch)

Birch 270
Maple 180
HPL / Particle Board 217

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Spray Adhesive

Typical Adhesive Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
Performance or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Characteristics Overlap Shear Strength at Temperature: Overlap shear strength on birch
(continued)
plywood to itself tested at two inches per minute separation rate.

Test Temperature Value - PSI (lbs. / square inch)

-30°F (-34°C) 973

75°F (24°C) 270
120°F (49°C) 172
140°F (60°C) 124
160°F (71°C) 105
180°F (82°C) 41

Application/Handling Directions for Use

Information
1. Surface Preparation: Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dirt, dust, oil,
loose paint, wax or grease, etc.
2. Application Temperature: For best results, the temperature of the adhesive and
the surfaces being bonded should be at least 65°F (18°C).
3. Application:
• Select spray pattern width by turning spray tip to desired setting.
• Hold can 6-8 inches from surface to be sprayed.
• Spray both surfaces to be bonded.
• Make bond while adhesive is still tacky.
• Clean spray tip with turpentine.*
4. Bonding Range:
• 1 surface - Not Recommended
• 2 surface - 1 to 15 minutes
• Extra Strong Bonds - Double coat both surfaces in a criss cross pattern, allow
2-5 minutes drying time.
5. Cleanup: Excess adhesive may be removed with 3M™ Adhesive Remover Citrus
Base.*
*Note: When using solvents, extinguish all ignition sources and follow the
manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.

Storage and Shelf Life Storage: Store product at 60-80°F (16-27°C) for maximum storage life. Higher
temperatures can reduce normal storage life. Lower temperatures can cause
increased viscosity of a temporary nature. Rotate stock on a “first in-first out” basis.
Shelf Life: When stored at the recommended conditions in the original, unopened
container, this product has a shelf life of 15 months from date of shipment.

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Spray Adhesive

Precautionary Refer to Product Label and Material Safety Data Sheet for Health and Safety Information before using this
product.
Information

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Address correspondence to: 3M Engineered Adhesives Division, 3M Center, Building 220-7E-01, St. Paul,
Information MN 55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada, phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico,
phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.

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whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.

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