Krystal 3000 is a one-component, ultra-low-viscosity (5 to 15 cps) UV-curable adhesive for bonding common clear plastics including ABS, HIPS, PS, PC, PVC and acrylic, plus glass. Its water-thin consistency wicks into tight, close-fitting joints by capillary action and cures in seconds under a 365 nm UV source, colourless and transparent in thin films. It holds from -40 C to +100 C and suits fine glass and plastic assembly where flow into narrow gaps matters.
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Krystal 3000
Ultra-low-viscosity photo-curing adhesive for common plastics (ABS, HIPS, PS, PC, PVC, acrylic) and glass, colourless and transparent in thin films.
Sibling products: Krystal 1000 Krystal 2000
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Service temp
-40 to 100 °C
Cure speed
On UV exposure
Headline properties from the Krystal 3000 Technical Data Sheet. Refer to the current TDS for full specification.
Specifications last reviewed
Specifications
| SKU | 3000 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Acrylic Resin (UV-curable) |
| Appearance | Colourless |
| Viscosity | 5-15 cps at 25°C |
| Fixture time | On UV exposure |
| Full cure | 10-15 s under 365 nm UV |
| Service temperature | -40°C to 100°C |
| Shelf life | 1 year |
| Packaging | 50 mL & 1 L anti-UV bottle |
Substrate compatibility
- Plastic
- Glass
Technical Data Sheet
Download the current Technical Data Sheet for full specification, handling, and cure data. The complete TDS library cross-references every MightyLoc family by chemistry, substrate, and service window.
Compliance
RoHS statements and Safety Data Sheets for this product are available on request. Contact the MightyLoc team and we will send the current documents.
Glass bonding · 3 points
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Apply to the joint
Run a thin film along the joint, close the parts, then cure with UV light passing through the transparent glass, acrylic or polycarbonate part.
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UV cure
Align the parts while the film is still wet, since it stays workable until light reaches it. Hold a UV lamp close over the joint and let the light pass through the clear part to fixture the bond.
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Clear finish
Its low viscosity lets the film run thin and wet out the joint, so wipe any squeeze-out from the edges before you cure. Curing clean leaves a water-clear bond with almost no visible glue line on the finished part.
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Display & crafts · 3 points
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Invisible joints
Ideal for bonding glass, clear acrylic and polycarbonate parts in signage and furniture, so the join disappears into the material.
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Clear assemblies
Bond clear glass, acrylic and polycarbonate parts where the join must stay invisible. Its low viscosity flows into close-fitting joints and thin gaps, so the cured bond stays clear with no visible glue line.
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High clarity work
Bonds clear glass, acrylic and polycarbonate parts, suited to intricate signage and furniture work where high clarity matters.
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Application guidance last reviewed
Technical tools: Cure-time guide Service-temperature guide Substrate-pair selector
Frequently asked questions
Krystal 3000 is a one-component, low-viscosity UV and visible-light curable acrylic adhesive for bonding common plastics including ABS, HIPS, PS, PC, PVC and acrylic, plus glass. At 5-15 cps it wicks into very tight joints by capillary action, making it suited to thin-film, close-fit bonding where high clarity is needed.
Krystal 3000 has a very low viscosity of 5-15 cps, measured at 25 C on an S14 spindle at 100 rpm. It flows almost like water, so it penetrates tight, close-fitting joints by capillary action. For wider gaps or vertical surfaces, the higher-viscosity Krystal 1000 (650-1050 cps) or Krystal 2000 (5000-7000 cps) is the better choice.
Krystal 3000 cures rapidly within seconds under UV light at 365nm or visible light, with a recommended cure time of 10-15 seconds at 1500-3000 mJ/cm2 intensity per the Vitrochem TDS. It is a cure-on-demand adhesive, so it stays liquid until the correct light reaches it through a transparent surface.
Cured Krystal 3000 has a service temperature range of -40 C to +100 C per the Vitrochem TDS. Its glass transition temperature is -10 C and the cured film reaches Shore D 64 hardness, with good thermal and shock resistance for the close-fit plastic and glass joints it is designed for.
Krystal 3000 reaches a tensile strength of 108 kg/cm2 in an acrylic-to-acrylic bond and 228% elongation when fully cured, per the Vitrochem TDS. On surfaces such as anti-ultraviolet acrylic and PC, the cured bond can show better adhesion strength than the base material itself, with ultra-clear, colourless results in thin films.
Krystal 3000 is colourless and transparent in thin-film bonding, with a refractive index of 1.4769 close to acrylic. The Vitrochem TDS lists 0% solvent content and 0% heavy metal content, so the cured bond stays optically clear with minimal residue and good weather resistance.
Krystal 3000 has a 1-year shelf life in its original, unopened container when stored between 15 C and 25 C, away from direct light, per the Vitrochem TDS. Keep it cool, dry and below 25 C, and shield opened bottles from any light source to avoid premature cure. It comes in 50ml and 1-litre anti-UV bottles.
Krystal 3000 is the low-viscosity grade at 5-15 cps, ideal for wicking into very tight, close-fit joints by capillary action where the thicker Krystal 1000 (650-1050 cps) or Krystal 2000 (5000-7000 cps) cannot reach. All three cure under 365nm UV; pick Krystal 3000 for thin-film, high-clarity plastic bonding rather than gap filling.