764 General Purpose Vinyl Tape Product Data Sheet Updated : September 1999 Supersedes : New Product Description A general purpose vinyl tape for use in non-critical applications such as colour coding, bundling and safety marking etc. Physical Properties Adhesive Type Rubber Backing Polyvinyl Chloride Total Tape Thickness 5.0 mils (0.125mm) nominal Tape Colour Yellow, white, red, black, blue, transparent, green, orange, purple, grey, brown Shelf Life 12 months from date of despatch by 3M when stored in the original carton at 21C (70F) & 50 % Relative Humidity. Adhesion to Stainless Steel ASTM D-3330 18 oz. / in. width 2.1 N/10mm Tensile Strength at Break 13 lbs. /in. 22.8 N/10mm Not for specification purposes Performance Characteristics Not for specification purposes ASTM D-3659 Elongation at Break ASTM D-3659 180 % 2 Date : September 1999 764 General Purpose Vinyl Tape General Information Application Ideas * While vinyl tapes resist most common solvents, care should be taken to avoid ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons and esters found in lacquers, thinners, degreasers, paint strippers, etc. which may cause the backing to swell or curl. * Best results are attained when applied to clean, dry surfaces between 60-85F (1527C) * General purpose holding and colour coding. * Temporary marking of parts or machines. * Protect parts, equipment or products from abrasion. Features Pigmented vinyl backing. Rubber adhesive. Advantages Readily conformable to many irregular surfaces. Benefits Good for sealing. Abrasion resistant. Helps provide surface protection. Good instant adhesion. Adheres well to many surfaces. 3M is a trademark of the 3M Company. Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our recommendations. 3M United Kingdom PLC 1996 Tapes & Adhesives 3M United Kingdom PLC 3M House, 28 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4PA Customer Service : Tel 0161 236 8500 Fax 0161 237 1105 3M Ireland 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Ireland Customer Service : Tel (01) 280 3555 Fax (01) 280 3509