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3M™ Self-Extinguishing Hot Melt Adhesive 3748 VO, Light Yellow, 100% Solids Thermoplastic Adhesive

Brand: 3M™
Product Number: 3748 VO
Technologies: Hot Melt Adhesive
Color: Light Yellow
Cure Type: Thermoplastic (Hot Melt)

Package Sizes:

  • Overall Length: 2 in, 3 in, 8 in (0.05 m, 0.07 m, 0.2 m)
  • Overall Width: 0.62 in, 1 in (15.9 mm, 25.4 mm)

Shelf Life: 24 months

Product Description

3M™ Self-Extinguishing Hot Melt Adhesive 3748 VO is a tough, flexible, thermoplastic hot melt adhesive that provides excellent peel adhesion, thermal shock resistance, and high heat resistance. It features outstanding electrical properties, making it ideal for printed wiring board and other electronic bonding applications. This adhesive is self-extinguishing, meeting UL 94 VO standards, making it suitable for industrial applications where flame resistance is required.


Key Features

  • UL 94 VO Rated: Self-extinguishing adhesive for electrical and electronic applications.
  • Excellent Adhesion: Bonds well to various substrates, including wire mesh, wood, and plastics.
  • Good Electrical Properties: Suitable for printed wiring boards and other electronic components.
  • Non-Corrosive to Metal: Ensures long-term stability in electronic applications.
  • Superior Heat and Thermal Shock Resistance: Maintains strong adhesion at high temperatures.

Recommended Applications

  • Printed Wiring Boards & Electronic Bonding
  • Wire Mesh & Electrical Insulation Applications
  • General Industrial Bonding & Sealing with Flame Resistance Requirements
  • High-Temperature Environments Requiring Self-Extinguishing Adhesives

Technical Data

Typical Uncured Physical Properties

Attribute Name Value
Color Light Yellow¹
Base Resin Polyolefin
Specific Gravity 1.09
Ball & Ring Softening Point 152°C (305°F)
Viscosity at 180°C (356°F) 8,500 cP
Viscosity at 200°C (392°F) 5,000 cP
Viscosity at 23°C (73°F) 3,300 cP

¹ Color may vary from nearly white to yellow/amber but does not affect adhesive performance​.


Typical Cured Characteristics

Attribute Name Test Method Value
Shore D Hardness ASTM D2240 26

Typical Performance Characteristics

Attribute Name Test Method Substrate Value
180° Peel Adhesion 3M C3168 Wire Mesh to Fir 416 oz/in
180° Peel Adhesion 3M C3168 Wire Mesh to FR-4 608 oz/in
180° Peel Adhesion 3M C3168 Wire Mesh to Polyethylene 432 oz/in
180° Peel Adhesion 3M C3168 Wire Mesh to Polypropylene 560 oz/in
Overlap Shear Strength 3M C3096 FR-4 215 lb/in²
Overlap Shear Strength 3M C3096 Fir 275 lb/in²
Overlap Shear Strength 3M C3096 Polypropylene (PP) 250 lb/in²
Overlap Shear Strength 3M C3096 Polyethylene (PE) 220 lb/in²
Two-Pound Dead Load Heat Resistance 3M C3093 79°C (175°F)
Thermal Shock Resistance 3M C3167 Passes 5 cycles from 100°C to -40°C without cracking

Environmental & Electrical Properties

Attribute Name Test Condition Value
Solvent Resistance – Immersed in Isopropyl Alcohol (1 hour) No attack (A)
Solvent Resistance – Immersed in Acetone (1 hour) No attack (A)
Solvent Resistance – Immersed in RMA Flux (1 hour) No attack (A)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (-100 ~ -40°C) -34 x 10⁻⁶ m/m/°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (-20 ~ 25°C) 154.5 x 10⁻⁶ m/m/°C
Thermal Conductivity 41°C (107°F) 4.58 x 10⁻⁴ Cal/s/cm/°C
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150, 23°C, 100 Hz 2.3
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 1,400 V/mil
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257, 23°C 4.5 x 10¹⁷ Ω-cm

Solvent resistance key: A = No attack, B = Slight surface attack, C = Severe attack.

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