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Adhesive Bonding: Cyanoacrylate

Polymer Type LOCTITE 401
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive
Eastalloy Copolyester/Polycarbonate
Alloys (DA Series)		 •Good bond strength
(LS = 500 psi)*
•Hazy bond, bloomed
Eastar PCTG Copolyesters
(DN Series)		 •Good bond strength
(LS = 450 psi)
•Clear bond, some bloom
Eastar PETG Copolyesters
(GN Series)		 •Good bond strength
(LS = 500 psi)
•Slight haze, some bloom
Tenite Propionate •Excellent bond strength
(LS = 600 psi)
•Clear bond, no bloom

*LS = Lap-Shear Strength, .5" x .5" Overlap Bond Joint, .5 in/min. Tensile Test
Cross-Head Speed

NOTES: LOCTITE 401 Cyanoacrylate Adhesive is USP Class VI Approved