NidaBond All Purpose Compound
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NidaBond APC is a specially formulated, polyester based all purpose bonding compound developed by 3M for general purpose filling and bonding. Use of premium resins results in high tensile and flexural strength. Its high adhesive strength provides an excellent bond between the bonded substrates. Consult MSDS for additional handling, storing and safety information. NidaBond APC is available either Pumpable or Trowelable.Catalyze with MEKP
• Semi-flexible for exceptional crack resistance
• Formulated with premium resins
• Low shrinkage and exotherm 
• Low styrene content
• General purpose bonding
• General purpose filler
5 US gal per pail or 18.9 Litres Average pail weight 43 lbs Shelf life 90 days from date printed on pail.
Additional documents available regarding NidaBond All Purpose Compound: *MSDS
General & Mechanical Properties |
Nida-Bond |
Color |
White |
Gel Time |
38-45 min |
Weight per Gallon/Liter |
6.4-6.6 lbs/.779 Kg per liter |
Working Time(1/32" thick@88F shop temp) |
45 min |
Tensile Strength |
1032 psi |
Tensile Elongation |
1.46% |
Tensile Modulus |
147000 psi |
Viscosity @ 2.5 rpm |
380000mincps 460000maxcps |
Viscosity @ 20 rpm |
70000min cps 92000max cps |
Thickness |
Square feet per gallo n |
Weight per square foot |
1/16" |
25 |
2 oz |
1/8" |
12.5 |
4 oz |
3/16" |
9.38 |
6 oz |
1/4" |
6.25 |
8 oz |
Material Temperature |
% by weight |
gm/gal |
gm/5gal |
cc/gal |
cc/5gal |
30ml/shots |
50-60° F |
2.50 |
73 |
349 |
70 |
335 |
11 |
60-65º |
2.25 |
65 |
314 |
63 |
301 |
10 |
65-70° |
2.00 |
58 |
279 |
56 |
268 |
9 |
70-75º |
1.75 |
51 |
244 |
49 |
234 |
8 |
75-80º |
1.50 |
44 |
209 |
42 |
201 |
7 |
80-85° |
1.25 |
36 |
174 |
35 |
167 |
6 |
85-90° |
1.00 |
29 |
139 |
28 |
134 |
4 |
90-95° |
0.75 |
22 |
105 |
21 |
100 |
3 |
