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3M 3738 General Purpose Hot Melt Adhesive

The 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 is a general-purpose adhesive in Quadrack Stick form (5/8 in diameter, 8 in length, tan color, 154 sticks per 11 lb pack) designed for bonding wood and paper. It features a melting…

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Item
3738 General Purpose Hot Melt Adhesive
Category
General Purpose Hot Melt Adhesives
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Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number
3738
Series
3738
Type
Quadrack Sticks, Tan, 154 PK
Dia
5/8 in
Lg
8 in
Color
Tan
Pack Qty
11 lb
FDA Compliance
21 CFR 175.105
Materials Bonded
Wood
Melting Temperature
350° to 385°F
Primary Applications
General Purpose
Secondary Compatible Materials
Wood and Paper

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Product Description

The 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 is a general-purpose adhesive in Quadrack Stick form (5/8 in diameter, 8 in length, tan color, 154 sticks per 11 lb pack) designed for bonding wood and paper. It features a melting temperature range of 350° to 385°F and is FDA compliant under 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 used for?

3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 is a general-purpose adhesive for bonding wood and paper. It is FDA compliant under 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact, making it suitable for packaging and woodworking applications where a strong, fast-setting bond is required.

What are the specifications of 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738?

The 3M 3738 comes as tan Quadrack Sticks, 5/8 in diameter and 8 in length, with a melting temperature of 350° to 385°F. It is supplied in an 11 lb pack containing 154 sticks and is designed for bonding wood and paper.

Where to buy 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 in worldwide?

3G Electric supplies 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 to customers worldwide. We handle full logistics and customs clearance, ensuring reliable delivery of this general-purpose adhesive for wood and paper bonding, regardless of your location.

How to use 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738?

Use 3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 in a compatible hot melt glue gun designed for 5/8 in diameter sticks. Heat the adhesive to 350° to 385°F, apply to clean, dry wood or paper surfaces, and join within the open time. Allow to cool for a strong bond.

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Industrial process water filtration — 3M solid polypropylene cartridge (e.g., RT10Q16G20NN, 7 micron) for sediment removal in manufacturing lines.
Cooling tower pre-treatment — 3M string-wound cartridge (e.g., RT39B16G20NN, 30 micron) to protect heat exchangers from particulate fouling.
Food and beverage rinse water — 3M 1 micron solid cartridge (RT10Y16G20NN) for fine filtration to meet quality standards.
Chemical processing feed water — 3M 27 micron solid cartridge (RT30L16G20NN) for high-flow sediment reduction upstream of sensitive equipment.
Wastewater effluent polishing — 3M 2 micron string-wound cartridge (RT09Y16G20NN) for final particulate removal before discharge or reuse.
Pharmaceutical utility water — 3M 0 micron string-wound cartridge (RT09L16G20NN) for sub-micron filtration in critical systems.
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