PERMABOND 940
Permabond 940 — anaerobic adhesive, viscosity 3-10 mPa·s, Shore D 85.
Low odor and non-blooming — clean adhesive seams without white evaporation edges.
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Internal reference:
49-940.FL
HS code:
3506.9190000
Permabond 940 is the ultra-low viscosity variant of the Permabond Low-Bloom range — a low-odor alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive that produces neither white evaporation edges nor strong fumes, making it the best CA choice in terms of aesthetics and occupational health.
With a viscosity of 3–10 mPa·s, 940 is ultra-low-viscosity and capable of wicking—capillary penetration into joined components and micro-gaps down to 0.05 mm. The alkoxyethyl chemistry fundamentally distinguishes 940 from standard ethyl CAs.
Two properties make the 940/941/943/947 series special: First, low bloom—the white residue that forms next to the adhesive joint due to evaporation with standard cyanoacrylates is almost completely absent. Second, reduced odor emission—the adhesive can also be used in areas without active ventilation. On steel, 940 provides a shear strength of 16–20 N/mm², and on NBR, it cures in 2 to 5 seconds.
Low odor and non-blooming — the alkoxyethyl chemistry reduces solvent vapors and prevents the white bloom pattern thatstandard cyanoacrylates leave behind next to the adhesive joint when they evaporate. Visually clean bonds, even on dark surfaces.
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Permabond 940 in direct comparison with related cyanoacrylate products.
Permabond 940 Current product | Permabond 941 → | Permabond 943 → | Permabond 947 → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate | Alkoxyethyl-CA | Alkoxyethyl-CA | Alkoxyethyl-CA |
| viscosity | 3-10 mPa·s | 10–20 mPa·s | 90–110 mPa·s | 900–1,500 mPa·s |
| Maximum gap filling. | 0.05 mm | 0.08 mm | 0.15 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Firmly on steel | 10–15 s | 10–15 s | 10–15 s | 20–30 s |
| Shear strength steel | 16-20 N/mm² | 16-20 N/mm² | 16-20 N/mm² | 16-20 N/mm² |
| Strength / Recommended for | Low Odor Low-Bloom | Low viscosity | Medium viscosity | Pasty, vertical/coarse column |
Technical data for PERMABOND 940
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| brand | Permabond |
| Container | 20 g, 50 g |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Impact resistance (astm D-950) | 3-5 kJ/m² |
| Dielectric strength | 25 kV/mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | colorless |
| Chemical group | Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate |
| Viscosity (adhesives) | Low viscosity <500 MPas |
| Viscosity mPa·s | 3-10 |
| Curing values | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap width (mm) | 0.05 |
| PVC hand strength (seconds) | 10-15 |
| Hand strength of phenol (seconds) | 10-15 |
| ABS hand strength (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Neoprene hand strength (sec.) | 2-5 |
| Steel hand strength (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Handling strength of aluminum (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Hand strength of zinc (seconds) | 30-40 |
| Final strength | 24 hours |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 85 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 16-20 |
| aluminum | 8-9 |
| zinc | 8 |
| ABS | >6 |
| PC | >5 |
| phenol | 12-14 |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (°C) | 2-7 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -55 to +80 |
For binding values, please refer to the technical data sheet (TDS) in the "Documents" tab.
Documents and datasheets
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Technical Data Sheets (TDS) 3
Frequently asked questions about Permabond 940
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
Permabond 940 is an alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate instant adhesive with a viscosity of 3–10 mPa·s and a maximum gap filling of 0.05 mm. This low-odor, non-blooming cyanoacrylate adhesive features ultra-low viscosity for wicking and aesthetic bonding.
Permabond 940 reliably bonds steel (16–20 N/mm²), aluminum (8–9 N/mm²), ABS (>6 N/mm² (substrate failure)), polycarbonate (>5 N/mm² (substrate failure)), as well as Buna-N rubber and similar elastomers. For polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), PTFE, and silicone, pretreatment with Permabond Polyolefin Primer (POP) is required.
Low odor and non-blooming — the alkoxyethyl chemistry reduces solvent vapors and prevents the white bloom pattern thatstandard cyanoacrylates leave behind next to the adhesive joint when they evaporate. Visually clean bonds, even on dark surfaces.
Permabond 940 reaches handling strength on steel in 10–15 seconds. Other typical curing times: 2–5 seconds (NBR), 10–15 seconds (PVC/phenol/ABS), 30–40 seconds (zinc). The final strength of 16–20 N/mm² (steel) is reached after 24 hours. Temperature, humidity, and substrate affect the curing rate.
Permabond 940 offers a viscosity of 3–10 mPa·s, a gap filling capacity of 0.05 mm, and a shear strength of 16–20 N/mm² on steel. Permabond 941 has a viscosity of 10–20 mPa·s, a gap filling capacity of 0.08 mm, and a shear strength of 16–20 N/mm² on steel (low viscosity). Both utilize an alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate base (or a related cyanoacrylate variant).
Permabond 940 should be stored unopened refrigerated at 2 to 7 °C and is stable until the printed expiration date. Allow the bottle to warm to room temperature before opening—this prevents condensation inside, which would reduce its shelf life. Opened bottles remain functional for several months if stored correctly, although the curing rate may decrease over time. We recommend a test bond to check reactivity before critical production applications.
From the Permabond cyanoacrylate range, select according to viscosity and special properties: Permabond 940 (3–10 mPa·s, 0.05 mm gap width, low odor); Permabond 941 (10–20 mPa·s, 0.08 mm, low viscosity); Permabond 943 (90–110 mPa·s, 0.15 mm, medium viscosity); Permabond 947 (900–1,500 mPa·s, 0.25 mm, pasty, vertical/coarse gaps). For polypropylene, polyethylene, PTFE, and silicone, pretreatment with Permabond Polyolefin Primer (POP) is always required.
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Product specifications
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| Container | 20 g or 50 g |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| brand | Permabond |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Impact resistance (astm D-950) | 3-5 kJ/m² |
| Dielectric strength | 25 kV/mm |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | colorless |
| Chemical group | Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate |
| Viscosity (adhesives) | Low viscosity <500 MPas |
| Viscosity mPa·s | 3-10 |
| Curing values | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap width (mm) | 0.05 |
| PVC hand strength (seconds) | 10-15 |
| Hand strength of phenol (seconds) | 10-15 |
| ABS hand strength (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Neoprene hand strength (sec.) | 2-5 |
| Steel hand strength (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Handling strength of aluminum (sec.) | 10-15 |
| Hand strength of zinc (seconds) | 30-40 |
| Final strength | 24 hours |
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 85 |
| Shear strength ISO 4587 in N/mm² | |
|---|---|
| Steel | 16-20 |
| aluminum | 8-9 |
| zinc | 8 |
| ABS | >6 |
| PC | >5 |
| phenol | 12-14 |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (°C) | 2-7 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -55 to +80 |
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Documents and datasheets
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) are available for download:
- Permabond 940 - Technical Data Sheet FR.pdf (343 KB)
- Permabond 940 - Fiche de Sécurité FR.pdf (256 KB)
- Permabond 940 - Safety Data Sheet EN.pdf (253 KB)
- Permabond 940 - Safety Data Sheet DE.pdf (275 KB)
- Permabond 940 - Technical Data Sheet EN.pdf (376 KB)
- Permabond 940 - Technical Data Sheet DE.pdf (336 KB)