• 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.

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    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
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Plasticizer Resistance
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid
    • Substrate
    • Industry
      • Carpet
      • Other - vinyl roof tops, Interior vinyl trim
    • Chemistry
      • Solvent-Based - Acetone, petroleum distillates
      • Other - Neoprene
    • Application Method
      • Brush
      • Spray
    • Cure Method
      • Solvent
    • 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
  • Best Practices for 3M 08046

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    1. Surface Preparation

      Surfaces should be clean and dry.

    2. 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
Thin Syrup Brookfield Viscometer RVF #4 @ 20 RPM
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Cure Time Cure Temperature Substrate Test Temperature
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
-25.6°C (Closed Cup)
% Solids Test Methods
% Solids Test Method
20 % Appx.