INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVES

3220-SC Product Data Sheet

See-Cure 3220-SC
Flexible Adhesive for Bonding Plastics
APPLICATIONS

FEATURES

RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES

Blue-to-Clear Upon Exposure

to UV/Visible Light

UV/Visible Light Cure

Flexible

Plastic Housing Assembly

Plastics Lamination
Plastic Window Bonding
Appliance Assembly

PC
PVC
PET
ABS
PU

DYMAX Ultra Light-Weld material 3220-SC is designed for rapid bonding and laminating of plastics such as PC, PVC, PET, ABS and PU. The blue

color of DYMAX See-Cure products disappears when they are fully cured. DYMAX Ultra Light-Weld materials contain no nonreactive solvents and cure
upon exposure to light. Their ability to cure in seconds enables faster processing, greater output, and lower processing costs. When cured with DYMAX
light-curing spot lamps, focused-beam lamps, or flood lamps, they deliver optimum speed and performance for plastics assembly. DYMAX lamps offer
the optimum balance of UV and visible light for the fastest, deepest cures. This product is in full compliance with the RoHS Directives 2002/95/EC and
2003/11EC.
UNCURED PROPERTIES *

ADHESION

Property

Value

Test Method

Solvent Content

No Nonreactive Solvents

N/A

ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene

Chemical Class

Acrylated Urethane

N/A

PA polyamide

Blue Transparent Liquid

N/A

PC polycarbonate

PEBA polyether block amide

PET poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Appearance
Soluble in

Organic Solvents

N/A

1.00

ASTM D1875

450 (nominal)

ASTM D1084

Density, g/ml
Viscosity, cP (20 rpm)

CURED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES *

Property
Durometer Hardness
Tensile at Break, MPa [psi]
Elongation at Break, %

Recommendation
3

PMMA poly(methyl methacrylate)

PU polyurethane

3
3

PVC poly(vinyl chloride)

Value

Test Method

D60

ASTM D2240

15.0 [2,200]

ASTM D638

180

ASTM D638

110 [16,000]

ASTM D638

Property

Value

Test Method

Appearance

Clear

N/A

Refractive Index (20C)

1.50

ASTM D542

Boiling Water Absorption, % (2 hr)

4.2

ASTM D570

Water Absorption, % (25C, 24 hr)

4.7

ASTM D570

Linear Shrinkage, %

2.5

ASTM D2566

Modulus of Elasticity, MPa [psi]

Substrate

Recommended Adhesive

st

Requires Surface Treatment (e.g. plasma, corona treatment, etc.)

Limited Applications

OTHER CURED PROPERTIES *

Not Specifications

N/A

Not Applicable

DYMAX Corporation - 318 Industrial Lane - Torrington, CT 06790 - Phone: 860.482.1010 - Fax: 860.496.0608 - E-mail: info@dymax.com - www.dymax.com
DYMAX Europe GmbH - Trakehner Strasse 3 - D-60487 Frankfurt am Main - Germany - Phone: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3568 - Fax: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3830 - E-mail: dymaxinfo@dymax.de - www.dymax.de
DYMAX UV Adhesives & Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd - Unit 807, Talfook Building, No. 9 Shi Hua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, China 518038 - Phone: +86.755.83485759 Fax: +86.755.83485760 - E-mail: dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Asia (HK) - Room 1103 11/F Metro Centre Phase I, No. 32 Lam Hing Street Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Phone: +852.2460.7038 - Fax: +852.2460.7017 - E-mail:
dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Korea LLC - #903, CCMM B/D, 12 Yeoido-Dong, Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 150-869 - Phone: 82-2-784-3434 - Fax: 82-2-784-5775 - E-mail: info@dymax.kr - www.dymax.co.kr

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3220-SC Product Data Sheet
CURING GUIDELINES

OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING

The blue color of DYMAX See-Cure products disappears when they are
fully cured. Full cure is achieved when additional light exposure does
not improve cured properties. The charts below provide information on
how long it takes to complete the transition from blue to clear, using
different light sources and adhesive thicknesses.

1.

This product cures with exposure to UV and visible light. Exposure

to ambient and artificial light should be kept to a minimum before
curing. Dispensing components including needles and fluid lines
should be 100% light blocking, not just UV blocking.

2.

All bond surfaces should be clean and free from grease, mold
release, and other contaminants prior to dispensing the adhesive.

3.

Cure and color transition speed are dependent upon many

variables, including lamp intensity, distance from the light source,
required depth of cure, bond gap, and percent light transmission of
the substrate.

4.

Oxygen in the atmosphere may inhibit surface cure. Surfaces

exposed to air may require high-intensity (>150 mW/cm2) UV light
to produce a dry surface cure. Flooding the bond area with an
inert gas, such as nitrogen, can also reduce the effects of oxygen
inhibition.

5.

Parts should be allowed to cool after cure before testing and

subjecting to any loads.

6.

In rare cases, stress cracking may occur in assembled parts.

Three options may be explored to eliminate this problem. One
option is to heat anneal the parts to remove molded-in stresses. A
second option is to open the gap between mating parts to reduce
stress caused by an interference fit. The third option is to minimize
the amount of time the liquid adhesive remains in contact with the
substrate(s) prior to curing.

7.

Light curing generally produces some heat. If necessary, cooling

fans can be placed in the curing area to reduce the heating effect
on components.

8.

At the point of curing, an air exhaust system is recommended to

dissipate any heat and vapors formed during the curing process.

DYMAX Curing System (Intensity)

Adhesive Thickness, mm [mil]
0.10 [4.0]

5000-EC (200 mW/cm2) A

Time to complete
transition, sec B
9

0.20 [8.0]

0.41 [16]

10

0.81 [32]

12

0.10 [4.0]

BlueWave 200
(10.0 W/cm2) A, C
Time to complete
transition, sec B
1.5

0.20 [8.0]

1.5

0.41 [16]

1.5

0.81 [32]

1.9

DYMAX Curing System (Intensity)

Adhesive Thickness, mm [mil]

0.10 [4.0]

UVCS Conveyor with Fusion

F300 (2.5 W/cm2) D
Belt speed to complete
transition, m/min [ft/min] B
2.1 [7]

0.20 [8.0]

2.1 [7]

0.41 [16]

2.1 [7]

0.81 [32]

1.8 [6]

DYMAX Curing System (Intensity)

Adhesive Thickness, mm [mil]

Intensity was measured over the UVA range (320-395 nm) using a
DYMAX ACCU-CAL 50 Radiometer.

Curing through light-blocking substrates may limit the ability of SeeCure adhesives to transition from blue to clear and may require longer
light exposure at critical wavelengths (320-400 nm for UV light curing;
320-450 nm for UV/Visible light curing). These times/speeds are typical
for curing through 100% light-transmitting substrates.
Due to the distance between the end of the lightguide and adhesive,
intensity at the curing area was measured as 4.0 W/cm2.

C
D

At 53 mm [2.1 in] focal distance. Maximum speed of conveyor is

8.2 m/min [27 ft/min]. Intensity was measured over the UVA range
(320-395 nm) using the DYMAX ACCU-CAL 100 Radiometer.

DISPENSING THE ADHESIVE

This material may be dispensed with a variety of manual and automatic
applicators or other equipment as required. Questions relating to
dispensing and curing systems for specific applications should be
referred to DYMAX Applications Engineering.
CLEAN UP
Uncured material may be removed from dispensing components and
parts with organic solvents. Cured material will be impervious to many
solvents and difficult to remove. Clean up of cured material may require
mechanical methods of removal.
PERFORMANCE AFTER TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE
DYMAX light-curable materials typically have a lower thermal limit of
-54C [-65F] and an upper limit of 150C [300F]. Many DYMAX
products can withstand temperatures outside of this range for short
periods of time. Please contact DYMAX Applications Engineering if you
need further assistance.

DYMAX Corporation - 318 Industrial Lane - Torrington, CT 06790 - Phone: 860.482.1010 - Fax: 860.496.0608 - E-mail: info@dymax.com - www.dymax.com
DYMAX Europe GmbH - Trakehner Strasse 3 - D-60487 Frankfurt am Main - Germany - Phone: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3568 - Fax: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3830 - E-mail: dymaxinfo@dymax.de - www.dymax.de
DYMAX UV Adhesives & Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd - Unit 807, Talfook Building, No. 9 Shi Hua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, China 518038 - Phone: +86.755.83485759 Fax: +86.755.83485760 - E-mail: dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Asia (HK) - Room 1103 11/F Metro Centre Phase I, No. 32 Lam Hing Street Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Phone: +852.2460.7038 - Fax: +852.2460.7017 - E-mail:
dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Korea LLC - #903, CCMM B/D, 12 Yeoido-Dong, Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 150-869 - Phone: 82-2-784-3434 - Fax: 82-2-784-5775 - E-mail: info@dymax.kr - www.dymax.co.kr

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3220-SC Product Data Sheet
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Store the material in a cool, dark place when not in use. Do not expose
to light. This product may polymerize upon prolonged exposure to
ambient and artificial light. Keep covered when not in use. This
material has a minimum six-month shelf life from date of shipment,
unless otherwise specified, when stored between 10C [50F] and 32C
[90F] in the original, unopened container.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is intended for industrial use only. Keep out of the reach of
children. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothing. Wear impervious gloves. Repeated or continuous skin
contact with uncured material may cause irritation. Remove material
from skin with soap and water. Never use organic solvents to remove
material from skin and eyes. For more information on the safe handling
of this material, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet before
use.
RECOMMENDED DYMAX LITERATURE
LIT010A

Guide to Selecting and Using UV Light-Curing Systems

LIT077

Chemical Safety

LIT133

UV Light-Curing System Safety Considerations

LIT159

ACCU-CAL 50 Radiometer

LIT206

Flood and Focused-Beam UV Light-Curing Systems

LIT218

BlueWave 200 UV Light-Curing Spot Lamp

LIT249

Industrial Adhesive Selector Guide

Literature is available through our website, www.dymax.com, or by

calling any DYMAX location.

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The data contained in this bulletin is of a general nature and is based on laboratory test conditions. DYMAX does not warrant the data contained in this bulletin. Any warranty applicable to the product, its
application and use is strictly limited to that contained in DYMAXs standard Conditions of Sale. DYMAX does not assume responsibility for test or performance results obtained by users. It is the users responsibility to
determine the suitability for the product application and purposes and the suitability for use in the users intended manufacturing apparatus and methods. The user should adopt such precautions and use guidelines as
may be reasonably advisable or necessary for the protection of property and persons. Nothing in this bulletin shall act as a representation that the product use or application will not infringe a patent owned by someone
other than DYMAX or act as a grant of license under any DYMAX Corporation Patent. DYMAX recommends that each user adequately test its proposed use and application before actual repetitive use, using the data
contained in this bulletin as a general guide.
Technical Data Collection Prior to 2008
Rev. 01/21/2011

DYMAX Corporation - 318 Industrial Lane - Torrington, CT 06790 - Phone: 860.482.1010 - Fax: 860.496.0608 - E-mail: info@dymax.com - www.dymax.com
DYMAX Europe GmbH - Trakehner Strasse 3 - D-60487 Frankfurt am Main - Germany - Phone: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3568 - Fax: +49 (0) 69 / 7165-3830 - E-mail: dymaxinfo@dymax.de - www.dymax.de
DYMAX UV Adhesives & Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd - Unit 807, Talfook Building, No. 9 Shi Hua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, China 518038 - Phone: +86.755.83485759 Fax: +86.755.83485760 - E-mail: dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Asia (HK) - Room 1103 11/F Metro Centre Phase I, No. 32 Lam Hing Street Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Phone: +852.2460.7038 - Fax: +852.2460.7017 - E-mail:
dymaxasia@dymax.com - www.dymax.com.cn
DYMAX Korea LLC - #903, CCMM B/D, 12 Yeoido-Dong, Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 150-869 - Phone: 82-2-784-3434 - Fax: 82-2-784-5775 - E-mail: info@dymax.kr - www.dymax.co.kr