Permabond 3D10 cyanoacrylate adhesives Instant Adhesive-Low Odour, low bloom 3D print infiltrant

Product Name

Permabond 3D10 cyanoacrylate adhesives Instant Adhesive-Low Odour, low bloom 3D print infiltrant

Brief Description

Permabond 3D10 is a single-component, low-odor, low-bloom (non-frosting, non-fogging) cyanoacrylate instant adhesive. It is specifically formulated as a 3D print infiltrant to seal, strengthen, and enhance the appearance of porous 3D printed models, providing a clear, thin, wicking, and fast-curing solution.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Toughening and strengthening 3D printed parts.- Sealing porous 3D printed models.- Improving the durability of 3D printed components.- Enhancing the aesthetic finish of 3D prints, providing a shiny surface and brilliant color vibrancy.- Post-processing of 3D printed prototypes and functional parts.- Can be applied as an “on the spot” coating or in a dip bath.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- General Manufacturing- Plastic Fabrication- Engineering Services- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Artist, Artisan- Colleges & Universities- Special Effects/ Scenic Design

Special and Unique Features

- Low odor, making it suitable for use in dip baths and areas with vapor control concerns.- Low bloom (non-frosting/non-fogging) ensures an aesthetically clean finish without powdery residue.- Single component, requiring no mixing.- Solvent-free, minimizing workplace hazards.- Adds strength and improves printed part durability.- Moisture cure mechanism, requiring no curing equipment.- Fills porosities in 3D printed parts.- Clear, colorless appearance, curing to a tack-free finish.- Fast set time, providing a shiny surface with brilliant color vibrancy.- Good penetration due to low viscosity for higher strength.- Parts can be bonded, sanded, or painted after infiltration.

Key Properties

- Chemical Composition: Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate.- Appearance: Colorless liquid.- Odor: Low odor, pungent/irritating (but significantly reduced compared to standard CAs).- Viscosity: Low (10-20 mPa.s cPs).- Cure Speed: Fast set/cure.- Specific Gravity: 1.1.- Temperature Resistance: -55 to +82°C (-65 to +180°F).- Tensile Strength: 13 N/mm² (1900 psi).- 100% reactive, no solvents.

Surface Compatibility

- Primarily designed for 3D printed models, especially those produced via granular 3D printing methods.- Cyanoacrylate glues generally bond well with a wide variety of materials including metal, fiber composite, plastic, vinyl, silicone, and rubber.- Effective on porous substrates.- Some plastics like PTFE, polypropylene, and polyethylene are more difficult to bond without proper surface preparation or primers.- Not recommended for use in contact with strong oxidizing materials and polar solvents.- Requires clean surfaces for optimal adhesion.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other low-odor, low-bloom cyanoacrylate adhesives (e.g., Infinity Bond Low Odor and Low Bloom CA, Vibra-Tite 360/303 Low Odor & Low Bloom, Loctite 403 Low Odor Cyanoacrylate).- Other Permabond 3D Series infiltrants (e.g., Permabond 3D30 for ultra-fast cure/high gloss, Permabond 3D90 for ultra-low viscosity/delayed set/maximum penetration).- For general bonding, other cyanoacrylate adhesives from Permabond (e.g., Permabond 910).- Alternatives for strengthening 3D prints might include increasing infill density or wall thickness during printing, or using internal structural elements like metal rods, though these are not direct adhesive substitutes.- Other post-processing methods for 3D prints, depending on the desired outcome (e.g., sanding, painting, epoxy coatings, vapor smoothing for specific plastics).

Comparison Note

- Permabond 3D10 stands out from conventional cyanoacrylate adhesives due to its specialized formulation as a 3D print infiltrant, offering significantly reduced odor and blooming (whitening) effects.- While standard CAs can bond many materials, 3D10 is optimized for the unique porosity and surface characteristics of 3D printed parts, providing enhanced strength, durability, and aesthetic finish without the common drawbacks of traditional super glues.- Its low viscosity ensures good penetration into porous structures, which is crucial for effective infiltration.