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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 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 or 2 Part - 1 Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- 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. |