3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP8010

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
  • Ability to structurally bond polyolefins without special surface preparation
  • Excellent water and humidity resistance
  • One step process

Product Description

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8010 Blue is a high-performance, two-part acrylic structural adhesive specifically engineered to bond low surface energy plastics, including polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), HDPE, LDPE, UHMW-PE, and thermoplastic olefins (TPO), without the need for special surface preparation. Designed to eliminate the complexity of flame treatment, plasma treatment, primers, and chemical etching, DP8010 provides a simple one-step bonding solution for difficult-to-bond plastics while also delivering excellent adhesion to metals, composites, and dissimilar substrates. 

Available in both regular and non-sag formulations, the adhesive offers an 8-minute work life, 10-minute open time, handling strength in approximately 60 minutes, and full cure within 24 hours at room temperature. Its excellent water, humidity, and chemical resistance make it an ideal replacement for mechanical fasteners, rivets, and plastic welding in demanding industrial, transportation, consumer product, and assembly applications.

Key Features

  • Bonds polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), HDPE, LDPE, UHMW-PE, and TPO without special surface preparation.

  • Eliminates primers, chemical etchants, flame treatment, and plasma treatment in many applications.

  • Two-part acrylic structural adhesive with a 10:1 mix ratio.

  • Available in regular (DP8010) and non-sag (DP8010NS) formulations.

  • Excellent adhesion to dissimilar substrates including plastics, metals, and composites.

  • 8-minute work life and 10-minute open time for assembly flexibility.

  • Handling strength achieved in approximately 60 minutes.

  • Full room-temperature cure in 24 hours.

  • Excellent water and humidity resistance for durable long-term performance.

  • Very good chemical resistance against many industrial fluids and environmental exposures.

  • Solvent-free adhesive system for simplified processing.

  • Can replace screws, rivets, plastic welding, and multi-step bonding processes.

  • Suitable for automotive plastics, industrial assemblies, appliance components, transportation equipment, composite structures, signage, recreational products, plastic fabrication, and plastic-to-metal bonding applications.

Product Family
3M-DP8010  
45mL
Blue

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Technical Specifications

General Properties
Color
Color
The color
 Blue-Green/Clear
Density (g) 1.01852 g/cm3
Mix Ratio
Mix Ratio
The amount of a constituent divided by the total amount of all other constituents in a mixture
 10:1
Work life @25°C
Work life @25°C
Work life is the amount of time we have to work with a material until it is no longer able to be easily worked and applied on a substrate.

It is based on the change in viscosity and it can rely on the application requirements.
 0.13 hours
Physical Properties
Viscosity (Part A) 17000-40000 mPa.s
Viscosity (Part B) 27000 mPa.s
Mechanical Properties
Hardness
Durometer (Shore D) 55-60
Tensile Strength
Tensile Strength
Tensile Strength
Tensile strength determines the resistance of a material to break under tension and it measures how much elongating load (or tensile stress) it can handle before fracture.

To make it simple, it measures how much force we have to apply when pulling apart a material before it breaks.
 9 MPa

Additional Information

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ DP8010 Blue / DP8010NS Blue: Structural Adhesive for Low Surface Energy Plastics

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8010 Blue and DP8010NS Blue are two-part acrylic-based adhesives designed to structurally bond many low surface energy plastics, including polypropylene, polyethylene, and TPOs, without special surface preparation. These adhesives offer a one-step bonding process that can replace screws, rivets, plastic welding, chemical etching, priming, and other surface treatment methods in many plastic assembly applications.

Structural bonding for difficult plastics — DP8010 Blue and DP8010NS Blue bond polyolefins such as PP, PE, HDPE, and TPO without flame treatment, plasma treatment, or chemical primers.

Available in regular and non-sag formulations, these adhesives cure at room temperature, provide excellent water and humidity resistance, and support bonding of dissimilar substrates in industrial plastic assembly.

Designed for structural plastic bonding — suitable for polypropylene, polyethylene, HDPE, LDPE, TPO, ABS, PVC, acrylic, FRP, metals, and dissimilar substrate assemblies.

DP8010 Blue and DP8010NS Blue provide a solvent-free adhesive system with convenient cartridge dispensing, bulk availability, and strong overlap shear performance on plastics and metals.

3M Scotch-Weld DP8010 structural plastic adhesive for low surface energy plastics

Bonds PP, PE & TPO • No Special Surface Prep • 10:1 Mix Ratio • Room Temperature Cure

Features & Benefits

  • Bonds low surface energy plastics such as PP, PE, HDPE, and TPO.
  • No special surface preparation required for many polyolefin substrates.
  • Two-part acrylic adhesive with 10:1 mix ratio.
  • Room-temperature cure with handling strength in approximately 60 minutes.
  • Excellent water and humidity resistance for durable plastic bonding.
  • Very good chemical resistance for demanding industrial environments.
  • Solvent-free adhesive system for cleaner processing.
  • Regular and non-sag options for horizontal and vertical applications.

Typical Applications

  • Polypropylene and polyethylene bonding.
  • TPO and low surface energy plastic assembly.
  • Dissimilar substrate bonding.
  • Plastic-to-metal bonding.
  • Plastic component assembly.
  • Replacement for screws, rivets, and plastic welding.
  • Industrial, transportation, signage, appliance, and molded plastic assemblies.
Structural Plastic Bonding Perspective

Solving the Challenge of Bonding Polyolefins

Low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene are difficult to bond with conventional adhesives because their surfaces resist wetting and adhesion. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ DP8010 Blue and DP8010NS Blue are designed to bond these plastics without separate flame treatment, plasma treatment, chemical etching, or priming steps, helping simplify production and reduce assembly complexity.

Low Surface Energy Plastics
Designed for bonding difficult plastics including polypropylene, polyethylene, HDPE, LDPE, and TPO.
One-Step Assembly
Can replace mechanical fasteners, plastic welding, and two-step surface treatment processes in many applications.
Dissimilar Bonding
Supports bonding of plastics to metals, composites, and other common industrial substrates.
Typical Properties

Engineering Data for DP8010 Blue and DP8010NS Blue

Property DP8010 Blue DP8010NS Blue
Chemistry Two-part acrylic adhesive Two-part acrylic adhesive
Formulation Type Regular Non-sag
Color, Mixed Blue-green Blue-green
Mix Ratio 10:1 by volume or weight 10:1 by volume or weight
Work Life Approx. 8 minutes Approx. 8 minutes
Open Time 10 minutes 10 minutes
Handling Strength 60 minutes 60 minutes
Full Cure Time 24 hours 24 hours
Dispense Viscosity 25,000 cP 64,000 cP
Shore D Hardness 55–60 55–60
Tensile Strength 1300 psi 1300 psi
Strain at Break 90% 90%
Glass Transition Temperature 61 °C 61 °C

*Typical properties are representative only and should not be used for specification purposes. Bond performance should be validated under actual substrate, surface preparation, bondline, and environmental conditions.

Substrate Bonding

Typical Overlap Shear Performance

Substrate DP8010 Blue DP8010NS Blue
Polypropylene, PP 1150 psi 1150 psi
HDPE 1040 psi 1100 psi
PVC 1730 psi 1740 psi
ABS 1250 psi 1240 psi
Aluminum 1960 psi 1780 psi
FRP Epoxy 2830 psi 2860 psi
Applications

Where DP8010 Blue / DP8010NS Blue Fits

Low Surface Energy Plastic Bonding
Designed for structural bonding of difficult plastics without special treatment.
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyethylene
  • TPO and HDPE
Dissimilar Substrates
Supports bonding between plastics, metals, composites, and other industrial materials.
  • Plastic-to-metal
  • Composite bonding
  • Mixed-material assemblies
Fast Assembly Processes
Room-temperature cure and 60-minute handling strength support efficient production workflows.
  • Cartridge dispensing
  • Bulk dispensing
  • Fixture-and-cure assembly
Processing

Mixing, Application & Cure

Mixing

Use a 10:1 mix ratio by volume or weight. EPX static mixing nozzles are recommended for cartridge use; hand mixing should continue after uniform color is achieved.

Application

Apply adhesive and join surfaces within the open time. Optimum bondline thickness is typically 0.005 to 0.020 inch.

Curing

Allow the adhesive to cure at 60 °F / 16 °C or above. Heat up to 150 °F / 66 °C can increase cure speed.

Technology Advantage

How DP8010 Simplifies Plastic Assembly

Assembly Challenge DP8010 Benefit
Polyolefins are difficult to bond with conventional adhesives. Bonds many PP, PE, HDPE, and TPO substrates without special surface preparation.
Mechanical fasteners add weight, holes, and assembly steps. Can replace screws, rivets, and plastic welding in many plastic assemblies.
Vertical or overhead applications require non-sag behavior. DP8010NS Blue provides a non-sag option for controlled adhesive placement.
Assemblies may see humidity, water, and chemical exposure. Provides excellent water and humidity resistance and very good chemical resistance.
Next Steps

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