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3M™ Adhesion Promoter AP596, Clear, 1000 mL Bottle, 8/Case

  • 3M Product Number AP596
  • 3M ID 7100020215
  • UPC 00048011628110

Promotes adhesion and improves bond integrity

Improves bond durability on medium and low surface energy surfaces

Low viscosity, one component enables easy application

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  • Promotes adhesion and improves bond integrity
  • Improves bond durability on medium and low surface energy surfaces
  • Low viscosity, one component enables easy application
  • Best for tinted glass, fritted glass, polycarbonate, PVC, PMMA and polyester

3M™ Adhesive Promoter AP596 is a colorless primer designed to improve the adhesion of 3M™ Adhesive Sealants on tinted glass, fritted glass, polycarbonate, PVC, PMMA and polyester.

Manual applicator
3M Manual Applicator
Promotes Adhesion and Improves Bond Integrity
3M™ Adhesion Promoters and Primers are applied to a wide variety of materials to assist in bonding. It is a low viscosity adhesion promoter recommended for use. When applied, this low viscosity product promotes adhesion with the 3M™ 500-Series Polyurethane Adhesive Sealants and 3M™ 700-Series SMP Adhesive Sealants.

Pneumatic applicator
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Understanding Polyurethane Sealants
Polyurethane sealants provide strong, flexible durable elastomeric bonds that seal against the elements. These sealants excel in challenging industrial, transportation and construction applications. Polyurethane sealants are available in a wide variety of Shore A hardness, open time and colors to meet many application needs. Choose a 3M Manual or Pneumatic Applicator for dispensing 3M adhesives sealant cartridges and 400ml/600ml sausage packs.

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.

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Substrate Priming Suggestions 3M™ Adhesion Promoter AP596 3M™ All Purpose Primer P591 3M™ Metal Primer P592 3M™ Teak & Glass Primer P597, Clear
Concrete/Stone/Marble/Brick       XX
Tinted Glass XX     XX
Fritted Glass XX XX    
Steel, anodized aluminum, galvanized metal     XX  
Polycarbonate XX      
PVC X     X
PMMA XX XX    
Polyester XX XX    
Porosity sealing       X

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