3M™ VHB
™
Adhesive Transfer
Tapes with Adhesive 100MP
F9460PC
•
F9469PC
•
F9473PC
Technical Data April, 2013
Product Description 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes F9460PC, F9469PC and F9473PC utilize the
3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 100MP, which has excellent long term
holding power with much higher adhesion strength than typical pressure sensitive
adhesive systems. These 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes are transparent and
are ideal for use in many interior and exterior industrial applications to replace
rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives, and other permanent fasteners.
Construction
Information
3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
Products F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Adhesive Thickness 0.002 in. 0.005 in. 0.010 in.
(0.05 mm) (0.13 mm) (0.26 mm)
Liner Material 58# polycoated Kraft
0.004 in. (0.10 mm)
Electrical and
Thermal Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Products 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
F9460PC F9469PC
F9473PC
Thermal Coefficient of Expansion 770 x 10
-6
mm/mm/°C
Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C-177) 0.092 BTU-ft/ft
2
Hr °F (0.0016 Watts/cm °C)
Dielectric Strength
(Volts per ASTM D-149-97A)
23°C
125°C
175°C
23°C
125°C
175°C
23°C
125°C
175°C
1200
1000 1000 3000
2600 1900 5500
N/A N/A
Insulation Resistance (ASTM D-1000)
> 1 x 10
6
megaohms/in
2
Density 0.04 lb/in
3
(0.98 g/cm
3
)
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Dynamic Mechanical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
For engineers who have to use adhesive properties for modeling and analysis purpose, we
suggest a Young’s modulus of 4.5 x 102 kPA (measured at 23°C & 1 Hz) and a Poisson’s
ratio of 0.499. For detailed adhesive modulus and damping properties, please refer to the
nomograph for 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes, which is available upon request
through our technical service group. The nomograph presents adhesive modulus and
damping properties as functions of temperature and frequency.
Typical Physical
Properties and
Performance
Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
These 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes are made from the same adhesive
system and
are thermoplastic in nature, becoming softer as temperature increases and
firmer as
temperature decreases. As the adhesive becomes firmer, the adhesion
performance
generally increases. At low temperatures (lower than -40°F [-40°C]), the
3M™ VHB™
Adhesive Transfer Tapes become very firm and glassy; the ability to
absorb impact
energy is reduced. In contrast, adhesion strength reduces with
increasing temperatures.
Typical adhesive strength properties at room temperatures are
shown below.
Products
3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Peel Adhesion to
Stainless Steel
(ASTM D3330)
7.0 lb./in.
(120 N/10 cm)
8.0 lb./in.
(140 N/10 cm)
9.0 lb./in.
(160 N/10 cm)
Normal Tensile to
Aluminum (T-Block)
(ASTM D-897)
100 lb./in.
2
(690 kPA)
100 lb./in.
2
(690 kPA)
100 lb./in.
2
(690 kPA)
Static Shear or
Shear Holding Power
to Stainless Steel
(ASTM D-3654)
Will hold 1000 grams of loading with a time period of more than
10,000 minutes at temperatures up to 300°F (149°C).
Dynamic Shear to
Stainless Steel
(ASTM D-1002)
80 lb./in.
2
(550 kPa)
80 lb./in.
2
(550 kPa)
80 lb./in.
2
(550 kPa)
Temperature Tolerance
(Short Term)
500°F (260°C): 4-hour conditioning at the indicated temperature with
100 g static load.
Temperature Tolerance
(Long Term)
300°F (149°C): Maximum temperature where tape supports 250 g in
static shear for 10,000 minutes.
Solvent Resistance
(3 splash testing cycles:
20 seconds submersion,
& 20 seconds air dry.)
No apparent degradation when exposed to splash testing of many
common solvents and fluids including gasoline, JP-4 fuel, mineral
spirits, motor oil, ammonia cleaner, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.
UV Resistance
Excellent UV resistance through outdoor weathering tests and weather-
O-meter tests.
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Force
(lbs./inch
width)
UL 746C Listings
(File MH 17478) and
Durability Testing
3M™ Adhesive 100MP has UL 746C listings with different temperature ratings on many
commonly used substrate materials as indicated in the table below. Qualification for this
listing requires high strength retention after extended exposure to high temperatures,
humidity, cold, and cyclic conditions.
Substrates Temperature Rating
Stainless Steel, Glass/Epoxy, Enameled Steel, Ceramic, Phenolic;
110°C
Nickel Plated Steel (3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9469PC only)
ABS, Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Galvanized Steel 90°C
Unplasticized PVC 75°C
Our testing has shown that 3M™ Adhesive 100MP yielded 92% retention of peel adhesion
after the roll was aged for more than 5 years at an elevated temperature of 150°F (65°C).
The initial tack and liner release properties were still excellent. This testing result suggests
that the tape is relatively unaffected by long-term exposure to elevated temperatures. Bonds
made with 3M™ Adhesive 100MP can tolerate periodic short-term exposures to
temperatures up to 500°F (260°C).
3M™ Adhesive 100MP is thermoplastic
in nature, becoming softer as
temperature increases and firmer as
temperature decreases. As the
adhesive becomes firmer, the
performance generally increases.
This performance increase is
demonstrated graphically in Figure 1
for 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer
Tape F9473PC. It shows the
breakaway and peel forces as
a function of temperature. The
exception of the performance
increase is at very low temperatures
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Figure 1. T-Peel Performance vs. Temperature
(3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9473PC on Aluminum)
Break Away
Peel
-65 -20 0 20 70
Temperature °F
when high impact stresses along with high frequencies are encountered. At low temperatures,
the tape becomes very firm and glassy; the ability to absorb impact energy is reduced.
Weight Loss and
Outgassing
Performance
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
The testing was done per ASTM E595-77/84/90 as indicated in the NASA Reference
Publication 1124, Revision 4, “Outgassing Data for Selecting Spacecraft Materials”,
June 1997. The results are reported as percentage of total mass loss (TML) and
percentage of Volatile Condensible Materials (VCM), respectively, as shown below.
Products 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
TML (%) 0.85 1.29 1.23
VCM (%) 0.00 0.02 0.01
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Application Techniques Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact
developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and
improve bond strength.
To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry, and well
unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol/water mixture
or heptane.*
Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial
tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended
because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly
applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
*Note: Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use
when using solvents.
Available Sizes
Available Roll Lengths (subject to minimum order requirements):
Standard 60 yd. (55 m)
Maximum in:
1/4 in. to 3/8 in. wide 60 yd. (55 m)
3/8 in. to 1 in. wide 240 yd. (220 m)
1 in. up to 3 in. 360 yd. (330 m)
3 in. and wider 360 yd. (330 m)
Normal Slitting Tolerance ± 1/32 in. (0.8 mm)
Storage Store at room temperature conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.
Shelf Life If stored properly, product retains its performance and properties for 18 months from
date of shipment. If the products have been exposed to severe weather conditions,
we suggest to precondition the products at the above storage conditions for at least
24 hours before using them.
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Recognition/
Certification
TSCA: These products are defined as articles under the Toxic Substances Control Act and therefore, are
exempt from inventory listing requirements.
MSDS: These products are not subject to the MSDS requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200(b)(6)(v). When used under
reasonable conditions or in accordance with the 3M directions for use, the products should not present a
health and safety hazard. However, use or processing of the products in a manner not in accordance with
the directions for use may affect their performance and present potential health and safety hazards.
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Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
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and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
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determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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