H.B. Fuller U3342

H.B. Fuller U3342 is a medium-viscosity UV-curable adhesive material designed to bond well on a wide variety of plastics, glass, and ceramics. It is particularly effective on PMMA and polycarbonate and offers some impact resistance on similar or dissimilar substrates.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Adhesive, Radiation Curable Adhesive, Structural Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic, Glass, Plastics, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polycarbonate (PC)

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Features: Flexible, High Flexibility, High Impact Resistance, Medium Viscosity

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Cure Method
General Instructions

Surfaces to be bonded should be clean and dry. Dispense a drop or drops to one surface only. Apply only enough to leave a thin film layer after compression. Press parts together and expose to UV dose when ready. An adequate bond should develop rapidly, depending on UV dose efficacy, and maximum strength is attained in 24 hours. Wipe off excess adhesive from the top of the container and recap. products, if left uncapped or exposed to sunlight, may deteriorate or cure prematurely.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.06
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 95°C
Set Time (at 395nm)max. 4s
Full Cure Time24.0h
Optimum Wavelenath300 - 420nm
Cured AppearanceColorless solid
Tack FreeNo
Hardness50.0ASTM D2240, Shore D
Hardness72.0ASTM D2240, Shore A
Elongation at Break200.0%ASTM D638
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 20°C - 25°C)450 - 550cP

Technical Details & Test Data

Curing Performance

Photoinitiation initiates the curing process. Handling strength is reached in a short time, and will vary based on UV dose efficacy, environmental conditions, bond line gap, and other factors. Product will continue to cure for at least 24 hours before full strength and solvent resistance is developed.

Performance of Cured Adhesive

Substrate N/mm²
PETG 6.2 to 7.6
Glass 5.5 to 6.9
PMMA 3.4 to 4.8
PC 17.2 to 20.7

Performance Range, by Substrate

H.B. Fuller U3342 - Curing Performance

Percent Strength Retained at Given Dosage Image

H.B. Fuller U3342 - Percent Strength Retained At Given Dosage Image

Solvent Resistance
Solvent Example Resistance
Alcohol Ethanol, Methanol +++
Ester (aromatic) Ethylacetate ---
Ketone (aromatic) Acetone, Benzophenone ---
Aliphatic hydrocarbon (alkanes) Petrol, Heptanes, Hexane ++-
Aromatic hydrocarbons Benzyl. Toluol, Xylol ++-
Halogenated hydrocarbons Methylenchloride, Chloroform, Chlorobenzol ---
Weak aqueous acid Nitrite, muriatic acid, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid

+++(--- if concentrated)

Weak aqueous base Sodium hydroxide solution, caustic potash

+++(--- if concentrated)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
9 Months
Storage
  • Store at 8°C to 21°C in darkness
  • Products should be stored unopened in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Products should be kept at room temperature away from direct light. Protect from extreme heat or cold, do not refrigerate.