Use:B-23 is used as an asset identification tag, where consecutive numbering may be needed, for use on computers, office furniture and equipment.Substrate Type:Anodized aluminum
Adhesive Type:3M #467- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for most smooth non-plastic surfaces.
3M #468- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for rough or textured non-plastic surfaces.
3M #9471- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for smooth plastic surfaces.
3M #9472LE- permanent pressure -sensitive adhesive for smooth plastic surfaces.
Standard Material Colors:Black, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Green, Red, Burgundy
Total Thickness (PSTC-33):3M #467- .005" (0.127 mm)
3M #468- .008" ( 0.203 mm)
3M #9471- .005" (0.127 mm)
3M #9472LE- .008" ( 0.203 mm)
Adhesive Properties:Adhesion to Stainless Steel - PSTC-1 (Avg.)
 | 3M #467 | 3M #468 | 3M #9471 | 3M #9472LE |
15 minute dwell | destroyed | destroyed | destroyed | destroyed |
Ultimate Dwell (72 hours) | destroyed | destroyed | destroyed | destroyed |
Tack - ASTM D 2979 (Avg.)
 | 3M #467 | 3M #468 | 3M #9471 | 3M #9472LE |
15 minute dwell | 1618 g (15.9N) | 1538 g (15.1N) | 1234 g (12.1N) | 1750 g (17.2N) |
Chemical ResistanceREAGENT | 7 DAY IMMERSION | DIP TEST | RUB TEST |
| 30% Sulfuric Acid | F | F | NE |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid | F | F | NE |
| 30% Hydrochloric Acid | F | F | NE |
| 10% Hydrochloric Acid | F | F | NE |
| 50% Sodium Hydroxide | F | F | NE |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide | F | F | NE |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | F | NE | NE |
| Acetone | F | NE | NE |
| Toluene | F | F | NE |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | F | NE | NE |
| Methanol | F | NE | NE |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | NE | NE | NE |
| Heptane | F | NE | NE |
| Mineral Spirits | F | NE | NE |
| Kerosene | F | NE | NE |
| Diesel Fuel | F | NE | NE |
| ASTM #3 Oil | NE | NE | NE |
| SAE 20 Oil | NE | NE | NE |
| 10% Sodium Chloride | F | NE | NE |
| Alconox® | NE | NE | NE |
| Bleach | NE | NE | NE |
| Water | NE | NE | NE |
NE = No EffectF = Failed (affected Sample)7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent.Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):CS-10 wheels, 500 g wts.
Legend withstands up to 350 cycles.
60°Gloss:38 Gardner Units
Minimum ApplicationTemperature:40°F (4°C)
Service Temperature:-40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C)
Application Temperature40°F (4°C)
Average Outdoor Durability:3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting techniques and material color.)
Shelf Life:2 years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 40% to 50% R.H.