What it is and why to choose it
3M™ HIGH PERFORMANCE ADHESIVE 90 is an industrial aerosol adhesive supplied in a pressurised spray can. Classified as an extremely flammable aerosol, it is designed for occupational and industrial use as an aerosol adhesive. The product contains fast-evaporating solvents such as dimethyl ether, pentane and acetone, and is suitable where a spray application and rapid handling are required under controlled conditions.
Main characteristics
- Product type: Aerosol adhesive (spray format).
- Physical form: Liquid in an aerosol can, colourless with solvent odour.
- High flammability: Classified as Aerosol Category 1; extremely flammable (H222) with flash point ≥ -55 ºC (closed cup).
- Pressurised container: May burst if heated (H229); must be protected from temperatures above 50 ºC / 122 ºF and direct sunlight.
- Health hazards: Causes serious eye irritation (H319); may cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336); repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (EUH066).
- Environmental hazards: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411).
- Industrial/occupational use only: Specifically restricted to professional and industrial users; not intended for consumer sale or use.
- Low water solubility: Water solubility is described as nil; the mixture is essentially non-soluble in water.
- High volatile content: Approx. 89.5 % volatile organic compounds (EU VOCs), with about 89.6 % by weight of volatiles.
Technical specifications
- Identified use: Aerosol adhesive.
- Physical state: Liquid, specific physical form: aerosol.
- Colour: Colourless.
- Odour: Solvent.
- pH: Substance/mixture is non-soluble in water.
- Water solubility: Nil.
- Density: 0.71 g/ml.
- Flash point: ≥ -55 ºC (closed cup).
- Boiling range: Not applicable (aerosol).
- Melting/freezing point: Not applicable.
- Autoignition temperature: No data available.
- Decomposition temperature: No data available.
- Flammability limits (LEL/UEL): No data available.
- Kinematic viscosity: Not applicable.
- Solubility (non-water): Not applicable.
- Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: No data available.
- Vapour pressure / relative vapour density: No data available.
- EU VOC content: 89.5 %.
- Percent volatile (by weight): 89.6 %.
Composition (indicative ranges)
- Dimethyl ether: 40 – 60 % (liquified gas, propellant; classified H280).
- Pentane: 10 – 30 % (Flam. Liq. 2; Asp. Tox. 1; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Chronic 2).
- Acetone: 7 – 13 % (Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3).
- Polymer of 2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane: 1 – 10 % (Aquatic Chronic 4).
- Cyclohexane: 3 – 7 % (Flam. Liq. 2; Asp. Tox. 1; Skin Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1).
- Non-volatiles: 1 – 5 % (not classified as hazardous).
- Isopentane: 1 – 5 % (Flam. Liq. 1; Asp. Tox. 1; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Chronic 2).
Applications and use cases
This product is identified in the safety data sheet as an aerosol adhesive for industrial and professional use. Typical applications involve the spraying of adhesive in controlled environments, including:
- Industrial spraying processes (PROC 7) for the application of adhesives and sealants at industrial sites.
- Non-industrial spraying by professional workers (PROC 11) where adhesives are applied indoors or outdoors.
For any specific substrate compatibility, performance characteristics, open time or bonding strength information, Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Is 3M™ HIGH PERFORMANCE ADHESIVE 90 suitable for consumer/home use?
No. The product is specifically restricted to industrial and occupational use and is not intended for consumer sale or use.
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How flammable is this spray adhesive?
It is classified as an extremely flammable aerosol (Aerosol 1, H222). The container is pressurised and may burst if heated (H229). Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and all ignition sources, and do not smoke nearby.
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What health risks are associated with exposure?
The product causes serious eye irritation (H319) and may cause drowsiness or dizziness due to central nervous system depression (H336). Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (EUH066). Avoid breathing vapours or spray and avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
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How should the cans be stored safely?
Store in a well-ventilated place, keep the container tightly closed, protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 ºC / 122 ºF. Store away from heat, acids and strong oxidising agents.
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Is this product hazardous to the environment?
Yes. It is classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic category 2 (H411). Avoid release to the environment and follow local regulations for waste disposal.
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How should spills or leaks be handled?
Evacuate the area, eliminate ignition sources, provide ventilation, and use non-sparking tools. Cover the spill with fire-extinguishing foam, then absorb with bentonite, vermiculite or similar inorganic absorbent and collect into an approved metal container for disposal, following the safety data sheet guidance.
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Can I incinerate empty aerosol cans?
Disposal must follow local/regional/national/international regulations. Incineration should be performed only in permitted facilities capable of handling aerosol cans, or via an authorised waste management facility.
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Does the product contain substances classified as PBT or vPvB?
No, the mixture does not contain substances assessed to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB).
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Is there information on bonding strength or recommended substrates?
Such performance information is not provided in the safety data sheet. Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number: UN1950.
- UN proper shipping name (ADR / IATA / IMDG): AEROSOLS; for air transport: AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE.
- Transport hazard class: 2.1 (flammable gas/aerosol) for road, air and marine transport.
- Packing group: Not applicable.
- Environmental hazards (ADR): Not classified as environmentally hazardous for transport.
- Marine pollutant (IMDG): Not a marine pollutant.
- Special precautions for user: Refer to the safety data sheet for additional handling and safety information during transport.
- Transport in bulk according to MARPOL/IBC: No data available.
- ADR tunnel code: (E).
- ADR classification code: 5F.
- ADR transport category: 2.
Section 8 – Individual protection measures
Engineering controls
- Do not remain in areas where available oxygen may be reduced.
- Use general dilution and/or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below applicable exposure limits and to control vapours and spray.
- If ventilation is inadequate, use appropriate respiratory protection.
Eye and face protection
- Use indirect vented goggles to prevent eye contact, selected based on an exposure assessment.
- Eye protection should conform to EN 166.
Skin and hand protection
- Wear gloves and/or protective clothing compliant with relevant local standards to avoid skin contact, selected according to exposure level, contact time, and conditions of use.
- Recommended glove materials and minimum data:
- Polymer laminate: Thickness and breakthrough time: no data available.
- Fluoroelastomer: Approx. thickness 0.4 mm; breakthrough time ≥ 8 hours.
- Nitrile rubber: Approx. thickness 0.35 mm; breakthrough time ≥ 8 hours.
- Nitrile gloves may be worn over polymer laminate gloves to improve dexterity.
- Use gloves tested in accordance with EN 374.
Respiratory protection
- Perform an exposure assessment to determine if respiratory protection is required.
- Where needed, use one of the following:
- Half facepiece or full facepiece air-purifying respirator suitable for organic vapours and particulates.
- Half facepiece or full facepiece supplied-air respirator.
- Organic vapour cartridges may have a short service life; follow manufacturer guidance.
- Respiratory protection should conform to EN 140 or EN 136, using filter types A and P.
Environmental exposure controls
- Avoid release to the environment and follow the waste management and emission control measures described in the safety data sheet and annex.
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