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December, 2009
Product Description
Scotch-Weld epoxy adhesive DP125 Gray is a lled, pigmented version of the Scotch-Weld epoxy adhesive
DP125 Translucent and has similar performance and exibility properties.
Available in bulk containers as 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive 125 B/A Gray.
Product Features
• 25 minute worklife
• Flexible
• Gray
• High peel and shear strength
• Controlled ow
• 1:1 mix ratio
• Recognized as meeting UL 94 HB
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP125 Gray
Accelerator Amber
Color
Base Viscosity 35,000-75,000 cP 3M C1d 27C 80F Procedure involves Brook eld RVF, #7 spindle, 20
rpm. Measurement taken after 1 minute rotation.
Accelerator 45,000-65,000 cP 3M C1d 27C 80F Procedure involves Brook eld RVF, #7 spindle, 20
Viscosity rpm. Measurement taken after 1 minute rotation.
Elongation120 % ASTM 2 hr Samples were 2 in. dumbbells with 0.125 in. neck and .030 in.
D882 Room sample thickness. Separation rate was 2 inches per minute.
Temperature,
plus 2
hr @
160°F(71°C)
T-Peel 3 lb/in ASTM T-peel strengths were measured on 1 in. wide bonds at 73°F T-Peel -55C -67F Etched 0.005-
Adhesion width D1876 (23°C). The testing jaw separation rate was 20 inches per Adhesion Aluminum0.008in
-55C minute. The substrates were 0.020 in. thick. Samples dwelled
Etched for 24 hrs at 23C + 2 hrs at 71C before testing. bondline
Aluminum
T-Peel 35 ASTM T-peel strengths were measured on 1 in. wide bonds at 73°F T-Peel 23C 73F Etched 0.005-
Adhesion lb/in D1876 (23°C). The testing jaw separation rate was 20 inches per Adhesion Aluminum0.008in
23C width minute. The substrates were 0.020 in. thick. Samples dwelled
Etched for 24 hrs at 23C + 2 hrs at 71C before testing. bondline
Aluminum
T-Peel 18 ASTM T-peel strengths were measured on 1 in. wide bonds at 73°F T-Peel 49C 120F Etched 0.005-
Adhesion lb/in D1876 (23°C). The testing jaw separation rate was 20 inches per Adhesion Aluminum0.008in
49C width minute. The substrates were 0.020 in. thick. Samples dwelled
Etched for 24 hrs at 23C + 2 hrs at 71C before testing. bondline
Aluminum
T-Peel 3 lb/in ASTM T-peel strengths were measured on 1 in. wide bonds at 73°F T-Peel 66C 150F Etched 0.005-
Adhesion width D1876 (23°C). The testing jaw separation rate was 20 inches per Adhesion Aluminum0.008in
66C minute. The substrates were 0.020 in. thick. Samples dwelled
Etched for 24 hrs at 23C + 2 hrs at 71C before testing. bondline
Aluminum
T-Peel 2 lb/in ASTM T-peel strengths were measured on 1 in. wide bonds at 73°F T-Peel 82C 180F Etched 0.005-
Adhesion width D1876 (23°C). The testing jaw separation rate was 20 inches per Adhesion Aluminum0.008in
82C minute. The substrates were 0.020 in. thick. Samples dwelled
Etched for 24 hrs at 23C + 2 hrs at 71C before testing. bondline
Aluminum
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Acetone
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour 1hr
2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was
Acetone 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1hr to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Acetone
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour 1month
2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was
Acetone 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1month to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Isopropyl
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour
2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was Alcohol
Isopropyl 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared 1hr
to the control.
Alcohol Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
1hr B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Isopropyl
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour
2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was Alcohol
Isopropyl 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared 1month
to the control.
Alcohol Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
1month B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Freon
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour TF 1hr
Freon 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was
TF 1hr 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Freon
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour TF
Freon 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1month
TF 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1month to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Freon
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour TMC
Freon 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1hr
TMC 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1hr to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent B 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. Freon
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour TMC
Freon 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1month
TMC 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1month to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. 1, 1, 1 -
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour Trichloroethane
1, 1, 1 - 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1hour
Trichloroethane 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1hour to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. 1, 1, 1 -
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour Trichloroethane
1, 1, 1 - 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1month
Trichloroethane 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1month to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. RMA
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour Flux 1hr
RMA 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was
Flux 1hr 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Solvent A 24hr @ Solvent resistance was determined using cured samples (1/2 in. RMA
Resistance RT + x 4 in. x 1/8 in. thickness) immersed n the test solvent for 1 hour Flux
RMA 2hr @ and 1 month. After the allotted period of time, the sample was 1month
Flux 160F(71C)removed and visually examined for surface attack as compared
1month to the control.
Key: A - Una ected - no change to color or surface texture.
B - Slight attack - noticeable swelling of surface.
C - Moderate/severe attack - extreme swelling of surface.
Dwell
Temp Temp Test Dwell/Cure
Time Substrate
Property Values Method C F Notes Name Time Units Substrate Notes
Worklife, 25 min 3M 23C 73F Procedure involves periodically measuring a 2 gram mixed mass
2g C3180 for self leveling and wetting properties. This time will also
mixed approximate the usable worklife in an 3M™ EPX™ Applicator
mixing nozzle.
Worklife, 15 min 3M 23C 73F Procedure involves periodically measuring a 2 gram mixed mass
20g C3180 for self leveling and wetting properties. This time will also
mixed approximate the usable worklife in an 3M™ EPX™ Applicator
mixing nozzle.
Open 25 min Maximum time allowed after applying adhesive to one substrate
Time before bond must be closed and xed in place. Cure times are
approximate and depend on adhesive temperature. For
hotmelts: The approximate bonding range of a 1/8" bead of
molten adhesive on a non-metallic surface.
Time to ≈2.5 hr 23C 73F Minimum time required to achieve 50 psi of overlap shear
Handling strength. Cure times are approximate and depend on adhesive
temperature.
Strength
Time to 7 day The cure time is de ned as that time required for the adhesive
Full to achieve a minimum of 80% of the ultimate strength as
Cure measured by aluminum-aluminum OLS.
Time to 2.5 hr 23C 73F The cure time is de ned as that time required for the adhesive
Full to achieve a minimum of 80% of the ultimate strength as
Cure measured by aluminum-aluminum OLS.
Dwell
Temp Temp Test Dwell/Cure
Time Substrate
Property Values Method C F Notes Name Time Units Substrate Notes
Rate of 500 ASTM 23C 72F Overlap shear (OLS) strengths were measured on 1 in. wide 1/2 Overlap 6 hr Etched 0.005-
Strength lb/in² D1002 in. overlap specimens. These bonds were made individually Shear Aluminum0.008in
Buildup using 1 in. x 4 in. pieces of substrate. Strength
6hr The separation rate of the testing jaws was 0.1 in. per minute for bondline
metals, 2 in. per minute for plastics and 20 in. per minute for
rubbers. The thickness of the substrates were: steel, 0.060 in.;
other metals, 0.05-0.064 in.; rubber, 0.125 in.; plastics, 0.125 in.
Rate of 1700 ASTM 23C 72F Overlap shear (OLS) strengths were measured on 1 in. wide 1/2 Overlap 1 day Etched 0.005-
Strength lb/in² D1002 in. overlap specimens. These bonds were made individually Shear Aluminum0.008in
Buildup using 1 in. x 4 in. pieces of substrate. Strength
1day The separation rate of the testing jaws was 0.1 in. per minute for bondline
metals, 2 in. per minute for plastics and 20 in. per minute for
rubbers. The thickness of the substrates were: steel, 0.060 in.;
other metals, 0.05-0.064 in.; rubber, 0.125 in.; plastics, 0.125 in.
Rate of 2300 ASTM 23C 72F Overlap shear (OLS) strengths were measured on 1 in. wide 1/2 Overlap 7 day Etched 0.005-
Strength lb/in² D1002 in. overlap specimens. These bonds were made individually Shear Aluminum0.008in
Buildup using 1 in. x 4 in. pieces of substrate. Strength
7day The separation rate of the testing jaws was 0.1 in. per minute for bondline
metals, 2 in. per minute for plastics and 20 in. per minute for
rubbers. The thickness of the substrates were: steel, 0.060 in.;
other metals, 0.05-0.064 in.; rubber, 0.125 in.; plastics, 0.125 in.
Rate of 3300 ASTM 23C 72F Overlap shear (OLS) strengths were measured on 1 in. wide 1/2 Overlap 1 month Etched 0.005-
Strength lb/in² D1002 in. overlap specimens. These bonds were made individually Shear Aluminum0.008in
Buildup using 1 in. x 4 in. pieces of substrate. Strength
1month The separation rate of the testing jaws was 0.1 in. per minute for bondline
metals, 2 in. per minute for plastics and 20 in. per minute for
rubbers. The thickness of the substrates were: steel, 0.060 in.;
other metals, 0.05-0.064 in.; rubber, 0.125 in.; plastics, 0.125 in.
Dwell
Temp Temp Test Dwell/Cure
Time Substrate
Property Values Method C F Notes Name Time Units Substrate Notes
Rate of 250 ASTM 23C 72F Overlap shear (OLS) strengths were measured on 1 in. wide 1/2 Overlap 3 hr Etched 0.005-
Strength lb/in² D1002 in. overlap specimens. These bonds were made individually Shear Aluminum0.008in
Buildup using 1 in. x 4 in. pieces of substrate. Strength
The separation rate of the testing jaws was 0.1 in. per minute for bondline
metals, 2 in. per minute for plastics and 20 in. per minute for
rubbers. The thickness of the substrates were: steel, 0.060 in.;
other metals, 0.05-0.064 in.; rubber, 0.125 in.; plastics, 0.125 in.
Dwell/Cure Test
Property Values Method Time Notes Temp C Temp F Condition
Tensile 3300 lb/in² ASTM D882 2 hr Room Samples were 2 in. dumbbells with 0.125 in. neck and .030
Strength Temperature, in. sample thickness. Separation rate was 2 inches per
plus 2 hr @ minute.
160°F(71°C)
Thermal Pass 5 cycles 3M C3174 Involves potting a metal washer into a 2 in. x 0.5 in. thick Potted
Shock without section and cycling this test specimen to colder and colder Washer
Resistance cracking temperatures. Olyphant
Test,
100°C
[air] to
-50°C
[liquid]
303 °C 577 F
1% 176C 349F
23 °C 73 °F Mid-Point
12 °C 54 °F Onset
Thermal Conductivity
Coe cient 98 m/m/°C Below Tg (5- TCE determined using TMA Analyzer using a heating
of Thermal 20°C range) rate of 10°C per minute. Second heat values given.
Expansion
Coe cient 187 m/m/°C Above Tg (65- TCE determined using TMA Analyzer using a heating
of Thermal 140°C range) rate of 10°C per minute. Second heat values given.
Expansion
Handling/Application Information
Application Equipment
For small or intermittent applications the 3M™ EPX™ Applicator System is a convenient method of application.
For larger applications these products may be applied by use of ow equipment.
Two part meter/mixing/proportioning/dispensing equipment is available for intermittent or production line use. These systems may be desirable because of their
variable shot size and ow rate characteristics and are adaptable to many applications.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP125 Gray
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References
Property Values
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ISO Statement
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