SikaBond-F40

SikaBond-®F40

Instant setting ethyl cyanoacrylate based low viscosity adhesive

Product Description

Low viscosity ethyl cyanoacrylate based instant setting adhesive where very fast cure speed is required.

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A

s an instant setting adhesive for small bonding jobs such as bonding most metals plastics rubber leather wood and other materials. It is especially suitable for bonding pieces with very smooth surfaces.

S

mall repairs to glasses shoe soles picture frames ceramics toys and small electronic equipment etc.

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O

ne Component

E

asy to apply low viscosity

V

ery rapid tenacious bond to numerous substrates e.g. plastics rubber metals wood ceramics leather

L

ow consumption adhesive

V

ersatile allows adhesion between different materials

C

olourless

D

urable

Product Data

Form

Colour

Clear

Packaging

Bottle: 20 g Bottle: 5 g Bottle with Brush: 5 g

Storage

Storage Conditions / Shelf-Life

12 months from date of production if stored in unopened and undamaged original sealed containers in dry conditions and protected from direct sunlight at temperatures between +5ºC and +25ºC. Refrigeration to +5ºC gives optimum storage stability.

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Technical Data

Chemical Base

Ethyl cyanoacrylate

Density

~ 1.06 kg/l

Cuing Rate

Fixture Time: Metal to Metal: < 25 secs. Plastic to Plastic: < 10 secs. Rubber to Rubber: < 5 secs.

Full Cure: 24 hours

Low temperatures will reduce cure speed.

Viscosity

~ 40 cps (at +20ºC) (according ISO 3104 / 3105)

Glue Line

0.10 mm (max. gap fill)

Service Temperature

-50ºC to +80ºC

Mechanical / Physical Properties

Tensile Strength

> 20 N/mm2 (according ISO 6922)

Resistance

Chemical Resistance

SikaBond-F40 exhibit good chemical resistance to most oils and solvents including motor oil leaded petrol ethanol propanol and freon.

System Information

Application Details

Substrate Preparation

Surface Preparation: All pieces / surfaces to be bonded must be clean dry and free of oil and grease.

Application Conditions / Limitations

Substrate Moisture Content

SikaBond-F40 are not resistant to high levels of moisture or

humidity over time.

Relative Air Humidity

SikaBond-F40 are not resistant to high levels of moisture or humidity over time.

Application Instructions

Application Method / Tools

Unscrew top and remove dispensing nozzle. Perforate the tip of the tube and screw on the dispensing nozzle. The tube is now ready for use.

Apply a small quantity of the adhesive over the contact surface press the pieces together for a few seconds until bonded. Avoid contact with fingers. Clean the dispensing nozzle before closing the tube. Store opened tube in an upright position.

Value Base

All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

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Health and Safety Information

For information and advice on the safe handling storage and disposal of chemical products users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing physical ecological toxicological and other safety-related data.

Legal Notes

The information and in particular the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products are given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored handled and applied under normal conditions. In practice the differences in materials substrates and actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever can be inferred either from this information or from any written recommendations or from any other advice offered. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users should always refer to the most recent issue of the Product Data Sheet for the product concerned copies of which will be supplied on request.

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