Description
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ DP 490 is a toughened 2-part epoxy structural adhesive designed for high-performance bonding with excellent temperature and aging resistance.
- Pack size: 50 ml double cartridge (3M ID 7100200499)
- Also available in: 400 ml double cartridge
Applications
- Bonding of metals, plastics (ABS, PC, PMMA, rigid PVC), and composite materials
- Suitable for structural bonding in automotive, equipment, machinery, and lightweight construction
- Ideal for high-temperature applications up to +120 °C
Features
- Very high shear and peel strength (up to 30 MPa / 230 N per 25 mm)
- Can be heat-cured or room-temperature cured
- Excellent resistance to aging, moisture, and weather
- Thixotropic (non-sag) – ideal for vertical applications
- Color: black (resin) / white (hardener)
Technical Data
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical base | Epoxy / modified polyamine |
| Color (resin / hardener) | Black / White |
| Consistency | Thixotropic paste |
| Viscosity at RT (resin / hardener) | 520,000 / 100,000 mPa·s |
| Mix ratio (volume / weight) | 2:1 / 2:1 |
| Work life | Min. 90 minutes |
| Handling strength | After 4-6 hours |
| Full cure | 7 days at 23 °C |
| Temperature resistance | -55 °C to +120 °C |
Shear Strength (Alu etched)
| Temperature | 7 d / RT | 2 h / 65 °C | 24 h RT + 1 h / 80 °C |
|---|---|---|---|
| -55 °C | 17 MPa | 24 MPa | 24 MPa |
| +23 °C | 26 MPa | 30 MPa | 30 MPa |
| +80 °C | 12 MPa | 12 MPa | 13 MPa |
| +120 °C | 2 MPa | 2 MPa | 2 MPa |
Application Notes
- Clean and degrease bonding surfaces; roughen if needed (e.g. with Scotch-Brite™ 7447)
- Dispense with EPX manual applicator; use mixing nozzle (min. 20 elements)
- Recommended bond line thickness: 0.05-0.15 mm
- Fix parts for 4-6 hours until handling strength is reached
- Clean uncured material with ketone-based solvents
Storage & Safety
- Storage: 15-25 °C (recommended), shelf life 15 months
- Flash point: >100 °C
- Hazard statements: R34, R43 – follow safety precautions
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Hazard Warnings (CLP) / Part A

Signal word: Danger
Hazard Statements (H-phrases)
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Safety Statements (P-phrases)
Prevention:
- P260A: Do not breathe vapour.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280D: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response:
- P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Additional Information
- EUH212: Warning! Dangerous dust inhalable into the lungs can be generated during use. Do not breathe dust.
- 2% of the mixture consists of components of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
- 10% of the components have unknown aquatic toxicity.
Other Hazards
- Individuals already sensitized to amines may experience cross-sensitization with other amines.
- This material contains no substances that are assessed to be PBT or vPvB.
Hazard Warnings (CLP) / Part B

Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements (H-phrases)
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Safety Statements (P-phrases)
Prevention:
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280E: Wear protective gloves.
Response:
- P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P391: Collect spillage.
Additional Information
- EUH212: Warning! Dangerous dust inhalable into the lungs can be generated during use. Do not breathe dust.
- 16% of the mixture consists of components of unknown acute oral toxicity.
- 22% of the components have unknown aquatic toxicity.
Other Hazards
- None known.
- This material contains no substances that are assessed to be PBT or vPvB.
Hazardous materials. The forwarding charges may be raised, if shipping to: DE, AT, NL, GB, CH, CZ, IT, ES, FI, NO, BE, IE, RO, PL, FR, PT, LU, DK, LI, GR, SE, SK, BG, SI, CA, LT, EE, LV, HR, SA,
3M Deutschland GmbH, Carl-Schurz-Straße l, 41453 Neuss, Deutschland, 02131-14-2914 / 0, [email protected], www.3m.com/msds






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