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Description for 3M 08046
A powerful contact adhesive useful for bonding vinyl roof tops. It can also be used for bonding interior vinyl trim, rubber, leather, cloth, aluminum, hardboard and carpet.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Plasticizer Resistance Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Aluminum, Fabric, Rubber, Steel, Vinyl Industry Carpet Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Neoprene, Acetone, petroleum distillates Cure Method Solvent Viscosity (cPs) Thin Syrup Color Yellow High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistance, 71 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -29 Other Resistance Stain Resistance Density (g/cm³) 6.6 (Llbs/Gallon) -
Technical Data for 3M 08046
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Plasticizer Resistance
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Carpet
- Other - vinyl roof tops, Interior vinyl trim
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Chemistry
- Solvent-Based - Acetone, petroleum distillates
- Other - Neoprene
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Application Method
- Brush
- Spray
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Cure Method
- Solvent
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Color
- Yellow
Specifications
Cure Specs
Viscosity (cPs) Thin Syrup Test Method Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) 10 (lbs/in.), 18 (lbs/in.), 16 (lbs/in.), 7 (lbs/in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Environmental Resistance Excellent weather resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat Resistance, 71 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -29 Other Resistance Stain Resistance Other Properties
Flash Point (°F) -14.0 Test Method % Solids (%) 20 Test Method Density (g/cm³) 6.6 (Llbs/Gallon) Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store at room temperature. Rotate stock on a "first-in-first-out" basis.;When stored at the recommended conditions in original, unopened containers, this product has a shelf life of 12 months. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) Room temperature Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Best Practices for 3M 08046
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Surface Preparation
Surfaces should be clean and dry.
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Application
Surfaces should be clean and dry.
Spray or brush adhesive in a thin uniform coating to both surfaces.
Allow adhesive to dry until no longer tacky to the touch.
Position surfaces to be bonded.
Press firmly to knit two surfaces together.
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method |
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Thin Syrup | Brookfield Viscometer RVF #4 @ 20 RPM |
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Test Temperature |
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10 (lbs/in.) | 1,440 min | 24°C | Fabric/Steel | 24°C |
18 (lbs/in.) | 10,080 min | 24°C | Fabric/Steel | 24°C |
16 (lbs/in.) | 30,240 min | 24°C | Fabric/Steel | -34°C |
7 (lbs/in.) | 30,240 min | 24°C | Fabric/Steel | 82°C |
Flash Point Test Methods
Flash Point | Test Method |
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-25.6°C | (Closed Cup) |
% Solids Test Methods
% Solids | Test Method |
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20 % | Appx. |