LOCTITE 3211
Harmonization Code : 3506.91.90.99 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg ; Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber; Other ; Other
Main features
- UV/Visible-Light Cure Activation
- Fast Adhesive Cure
- Low-Viscosity Adhesive Application
Product Description
LOCTITE® AA 3211 LC is a one-component ultraviolet and visible light-curing acrylic adhesive formulated for rapid bonding of plastics, glass and metal substrates. Its clear, low-viscosity formulation enables fast curing under appropriate UV light sources while producing transparent, durable bonds. The adhesive is particularly suitable for applications requiring optical clarity, efficient processing and good adhesion across a broad range of materials. Once cured, LOCTITE AA 3211 provides a balance of strength, flexibility and environmental resistance, making it suitable for industrial, electronic and general assembly applications.
Key Features & Benefits
- UV and visible light-curing acrylic adhesive
- One-component system requiring no mixing.
- Clear, transparent cured appearance.
- Fast curing for high-throughput manufacturing processes.
- Good adhesion to plastics, glass and metal substrates.
- Low viscosity for easy dispensing and penetration into close-fitting assemblies.
- Suitable for transparent bonding applications requiring optical clarity.
Recommended Applications
- Plastic-to-plastic bonding assemblies.
- Glass-to-plastic and glass-to-metal bonding.
- Electronic and industrial component assembly.
- Optically clear bonding applications.
- Manufacturing environments utilizing UV curing equipment.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Additional Information
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Acrylic | — | UV / Visible Light Cure |
| Chemical Type | Acrylic Adhesive | — | Light-curing system |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid | — | As supplied |
| Odor | Mild | — | As supplied |
| Density | 1.164 | g/cm³ | 20°C |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 25 | mPa·s | Shear gradient 15 s⁻¹ |
| Flash Point | 86 | °C | Pensky-Martens Closed Cup |
| Initial Boiling Point | >93 | °C | Typical property |
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cured Appearance | Clear / Transparent | — | UV-cured adhesive |
| Adhesion Performance | High | — | Glass, metals and plastics |
| UV Cure Mechanism | Photopolymerization | — | Ultraviolet / visible light exposure |
| Volume Stability | Excellent | — | Crosslinked cured network |
| Environmental Resistance | Good | — | Industrial service conditions |
| Electrical Insulation Characteristics | Good | — | Typical cured acrylic adhesive |
| Optical Clarity | Excellent | — | Transparent bond lines |
