About 3M 3738 Hot Glue Sticks

3M 3738 hot glue sticks are a general purpose EVA hot melt offering a high delivery rate and longer than average open time. They are used to bond a wide range of substrates including corrugated, wood, some plastics and chipboard. 

Additional Information

• Works with: 3M AE, EC, TC, PG
• Open Time: 50 Seconds
• Color: Tan
• Heat Resistance: 186F
• Bonds to: General Purpose, Sand Core, Corrugated, Wood, Plastics, Chipboard

Common Applications

• Woodworking
• Sand Cores
• Light Product Assembly

Matching Your 3M 3738 Glue Stick to the Correct 3M Glue Gun

3M AE Size (1/2" X 12") Glue Sticks Fit:

• 3M Scotch-Weld AE II Glue Gun: (1/2" X 12" AE) 

3M TC Size (5/8" X 2") Glue Sticks Fit:

• 3M Scotch-Weld TC Glue Gun: (5/8" x 2" TC)

3M Q Size (5/8" X 8") Glue Sticks Fit:

• 3M Scotch-Weld TC Glue Gun with Quadrack: (5/8" x 8" Q)
• 3M Scotch-Weld EC Glue Gun: (5/8" x 8" Q)

3M PG Size (1" X 3") Glue Sticks Fit:

• 3M Scotch-Weld Pneumatic PG II Glue Gun with Speedloader: (1" x 3" PG) 

3M 3738 Specifications

Adhesive Type	Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Application Method	Bulk Process, Handheld Process, Spray
Brand	3M, Scotch-Weld
Color	Tan
Heat Resistance	130 Degree Fahrenheit
Industries	Automotive, Construction, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Furniture, General Industrial, Military & Government, Packaging, Retail, Signage, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Woodworking
Length	12 Inch, 2 Inch, 3 Inch, 8 Inch
Length (Metric)	0.05 m, 0.07 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	130 Degree Fahrenheit
Net Weight	11 Pound, 22 Pound
Open Time	50 Second
Product Form	Each, Pound
Size	AE, Pellets, PG, Q, TC
Solids Weight Percent (Approximate)	100 Percent
Substrate 1	Paper & Cardboard
Substrate 2	Paper & Cardboard
Substrates	Paper & Cardboard
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)	See Safety Data Sheet, Regulatory Data Sheet
Width	0.45 Inch, 0.62 Inch, 1 Inch
Width (Metric)	11.4 mm, 15.9 mm, 25.4 mm

3M 3738 Data Sheets

3M 3738 MSDS

• MSDS (PDF)

3M Bonding Guide

• Data Sheet (PDF)