TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

L-310
ADHESIVE

L-310 ADHESIVE
L-310 is a modified phenolic film adhesive that improves the peel strength of phenolic prepreg when
bonded to honeycomb core materials. Designed for vacuum or platen press cure cycles, the
adhesive film is placed directly between the core and uncured prepreg face ply. L-310 is intended to
be co-cured with the phenolic prepreg during the normal prepreg cure cycle.

Features and Benefits

• A single layer of L-310 adhesive film can increase • L-310 film adhesive is very stable at room temperature
the peel strength of a phenolic honeycomb bond by
up to 5x with no significant increase in flammability or • Meets or exceeds the flammability requirements of
smoke emission FAR Part 25.853

• L-310 can also be used to bond cured face sheets to • Film is available in red and blue colors
honeycomb core
• L-310 can also be used for bonding decorative
laminates to B and C-staged phenolic composite
laminates

CHARACTERISTICS

Table 1 l Physical Properties

Property Value Test Method

Film Weight*
0.010 (50) ASTM D 3776
psf (gsm)
Volatile Content*
12 ASTM D 3530
wt. %

Tack None Self-Adherence

Film Thickness
0.002 (0.05) ASTM D 1777
inch (mm)

Shelf Life 6 months at 40°F (4°C) or below

Shop Life >21 days at 70°F (21°C)

*Other film weights and volatile contents are available.

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Table 2 l Product Availability

Property Description
Forms Unsupported film on paper backing
Roll Width 50 in (127 cm)*
Roll Length Up to 200 yds (183 m)

*Other widths available – 50” is standard width

PROPERTIES
Table 3 l Mechanical Properties

Property Value Test Method Test Condition

Tensile Shear Strength
1,800 (12.4) ASTM D 1002 75°F (23°C)
psi (MPa)
Sandwich Peel Strength
8 (36) ASTM D 1781 75°F (23°C)
in-lb/in (Nm/m)
Flatwise Tensile Strength
280 (1.9) ASTM C 297 75°F (23°C)
psi (MPa)

PROCESSING
Recommended Cure Cycle

Initial Cure Cycle Platen Press Cure:

Cure at 270°F (132°C) for 60 minutes at 15 psi minimum

Pressures used in cure will be application, part, and bond line dependent

Post Cure Not required.

General Cure Information

L-310 adhesive can be processed using several methods including vacuum oven and heated platen press and can be co-
cured with most phenolic prepregs. A wide variety of cure temperatures, times, and pressures can be used to cure or co-
cure this adhesive.

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Recommended Consumables
Table 4 below provides a list of consumable processing materials recommended for use with L-310 adhesive.

Table 4 l Processing Materials

Sealant Tape UCS180, SM5142

Release Film A6200
Release Fabric 200 TFNP
Bagging Film Vac-Pak® HS6262, Vacfilm® 450V
Adhesive Tape Flashtape 1, Flashtape 2

Recommended processing materials listed above can be purchased through Solvay. Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and
additional information are available at www.solvay.com.

EXOTHERM
L-310 adhesives are reactive formulations which can undergo severe exothermic heat up during the initial curing process if
incorrect curing procedures are followed.
Great care must be taken to ensure that safe heating rates, dwell temperatures and lay-up/bagging procedures are adhered
to, especially when moulding solid laminates in excess of 10mm (0.4in) thickness. The risk of exotherm increases with lay-
up thickness and increasing cure temperature. It is strongly recommended that trials, representative of all the relevant
circumstances, are carried out by the user to allow a safe cure cycle to be specified. It is also important to recognise that the
model or tool material and its thermal mass, combined with the insulating effect of breather/bagging materials can affect the
risk of exotherm in particular cases.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Please refer to the product SDS for safe handling, personal protective equipment recommendations and disposal
considerations.

DISCLAIMER: The data and information provided in this document have been obtained from carefully controlled samples and are considered to be
representative of the product described. Solvay does not express or imply any guarantee or warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, the accuracy, the
completeness or the relevance of the data and information set out herein. Because the properties of this product can be significantly affected by the fabrication
and testing techniques employed, and since Solvay does not control the conditions under which its products are tested and used, Solvay cannot guarantee the
properties provided will be obtained with other processes and equipment. No guarantee or warranty is provided if the product is adapted for a specific use or
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