Description
Chem-Set CA Cyanoacrylate Adhesives are single-component ethyl cyanoacrylates designed for fast bonding across a wide range of substrates including metals, plastics, ceramics, and elastomers. These adhesives are available in multiple viscosities, allowing users to match flow characteristics to gap size and application method.
Low viscosity grades wick into tight assemblies, while higher viscosity and gel versions provide gap filling and non-sag performance. All grades cure rapidly at room temperature using ambient moisture, delivering handling strength in seconds.
Key Product Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Ethyl Cyanoacrylate |
| Appearance | Clear |
| Available Viscosities | 5, 30, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 1500, 2400, 3000, 4000 cps, 100,000+ cps (Gel) |
| Fixture Time | 5–10 seconds (most grades) |
| Fixture Time (Gel) | 25–30 seconds |
| Bond Strength (Steel) | >2,200 PSI |
| Bond Strength (Aluminum) | >1,800 PSI |
| Bond Strength (ABS/PVC/Plastics) | ~900 PSI |
| Cure Mechanism | Moisture cure |
| Electrical Properties | Volume resistivity: 2 to 10 x 10¹⁵ |
| Chemical Resistance | 100% strength retention after 500 hrs (gasoline, IPA, ethanol, motor oil) |
Data varies slightly by viscosity grade
Performance in Production
- Fast fixture times allow rapid assembly throughput (5–10 seconds typical)
- Gel version provides non-sag performance for vertical or gap applications
- Thin viscosities wick into tight-fitting parts and can be post-applied
- Higher viscosities compensate for larger bond gaps
- Cure speed increases with humidity and tighter bond lines
- Maintains bond strength after prolonged chemical exposure
- Suitable for both close-fitting and variable-gap assemblies
Common Applications
- Bonding plastics including ABS, PVC, polycarbonate, and acrylic
- Metal bonding including steel, aluminum, and brass
- Rubber and elastomer bonding including neoprene, nitrile, and EPDM
- General assembly of mixed substrates
- Wicking into pre-assembled parts (low viscosity grades)
- Gap filling and vertical bonding (high viscosity and gel grades)
Available Sizes or Variants
Viscosity Options:
- 5 cps (ultra-low viscosity, wicking)
- 30 cps
- 50 cps
- 100 cps
- 500 cps
- 1,000 cps
- 1,500 cps
- 2,400 cps
- 3,000 cps
- 4,000 cps
- 100,000+ cps (Gel, non-sag)
Packaging Options (Dependent on Grade):
- 1 oz bottle
- 2 oz bottle
- 1 lb bottle
- 4.4 lb bottle
- 20 gram (gel)
- 1/10 gallon (gel)
Alternative Formulations (Same Platform, Different Performance)
For applications requiring different performance characteristics:
- Chem-Set TS Series (Toughened)
Designed for improved impact resistance and flexibility - Chem-Set SI Series (Surface Insensitive)
Designed for faster cure on acidic or difficult substrates
These alternatives use the same cyanoacrylate platform but are optimized for specific bonding conditions.
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