Pinch for a Precise Drop or Squeeze for a Steady Bead
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA40H is a glue that is easily applied with a thin bond line from a squeeze bottle and cures quickly. This cyanoacrylate adhesive is dispensed from a flexible container; pinch a precise drop or squeeze for a steady bead. It offers better void filling capabilities than many other lower viscosity instant adhesives.
Recommended Applications
- Gasket attachment
- Small joint assembly
- Jewelry assembly
- Orthopedics and footwear
Creates a Strong, Durable, Long-Lasting Bond
Once applied, our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA40H typically reaches handling strength in under 40 seconds, with a full cure achieved in 24 hours. This keeps jobs moving quickly and may help improve workplace productivity. Once a full cure is achieved, the glue achieves a strong, durable and lasting bond, with overlap shear strength over 2,000 psi.
Understanding Instant Adhesives
Instant adhesives are cyanoacrylate based formulas that are strong, fast-acting glues used in industrial and household applications. In general, they are an acrylic resin that rapidly polymerizes in the presence of moisture, forming long, strong chains, joining the bonded surfaces together.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives should be applied thinly, with pressure put on the bond for a few seconds, to ensure that the reaction proceeds rapidly and a strong bond is formed within a reasonable time.
3M instant adhesives apply right from the container and rapidly reach handling strength at room temperature. Commonly referred to as a super glue, a single drop per square inch can bond many plastics, rubbers, metals, wood and more. An instant adhesive from 3M set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the strongest glue by lifting an 8.1 metric ton forklift in the air for one hour.
Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science and Innovation
In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.

3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 06975, Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939, Silver, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 9.0 mil, 7000028933
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 19771, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P100 J-weight, 7000021272
3M 85563, Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939, Silver, 96 mm x 54.8 m, 9.0 mil, 7100022015
ACS Diamond Grinding Disc, 4-1/2" Dia. X 5/8"-11 Center Hub Thread, Type 29, 36 Grit
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 78525, Ceramic Pro Type 29 Flap Disc, 645134, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 60 Y-weight, 7010331465
Dynabrade 51623 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
3M 28323, Clean Sanding Interface Disc Pad, 5 in x 1/2 in x 3/4 in 31 Holes, 7100009701
3M 85561, Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939, Silver, 24 mm x 54.8 m, 9.0 mil, 7000048814
3M 30708, Cloth Belt 577F, 120 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010308884, 200 per case
Standard Abrasives 78526, Ceramic Pro Type 29 Flap Disc, 645135, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 80 Y-weight, 7010369546, 10 per case
3M 09548, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 8S Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7000136514
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
Standard Abrasives 547003, Adapter, 5/8"-11 Male x 3/8"-24 Female, 7010368726
3M 20427, Clean Sanding Disc Pad Kit, 3 in, 7000045008
3M 26132, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S37, 5/8 Male, 11 UNC Modified, 7100135949
3M 98514, Premium Matte Cloth (Gaffers) Tape GT2, Black, 48 mm x 50 m, 11 mil, 7010336132
3M 20465, Hookit Clean Sanding Low Profile Disc Pad 861 Plus, 6 in x 3/8 in x 5/8 in CH x 5-16/24 in External 53 Holes Red Foam, 7100022038
3M 31381, Cubitron II Hookit Marine Sanding Abrasive Disc 737U, 31381, 6 in, 120+, 7100062433
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 20206, Hookit Clean Sanding Back Up Pad, 5 in x 1/2 in 5/16-24 External 31 Holes, 7100009656
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 9u
3M 26312, PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Kit, Midi (13.5 oz, 400 mL),
125 Micron Filter, 7100169346
3M 62604, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL42, Blue, 1 mL Pipette, 7100064043, 100/case 
