Vinyl Duct Tape
3903
Technical Data January, 2018
Product Description 3M™ Vinyl Duct Tape 3903 is a general purpose duct tape with a rubber
adhesive and hand tearable, embossed vinyl backing.
Product Construction
Backing
Adhesive
Colors
Standard Roll Length
Embossed Vinyl
Rubber
Black, Blue, Green,
Gray,
Red, White,
Yellow
50 yds. (45.7 m)
Typical
Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered
representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification
purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
15.4 oz./in. width (16.8 N/100 mm)
Tensile Strength:
14.5 lbs./in. width (253 N/100 mm)
Elongation at Break:
134%
Tape Thickness:
7.3 mils (0.19 mm)
Temperature Use Range:
Up to 200°F (93°C)
Features • Embossed vinyl backing is conformable to many surfaces.
• Hand-tearable.
• Rubber adhesive bonds well to many surfaces.
Application Ideas • Applications in the construction, electrical and industrial markets.
• Applications for identification and protection.
• Sealing and protecting surfaces and openings from dust, dirt and moisture.
• Color-coding, non-critical masking, wrapping and bundling.
3M™ Vinyl Duct Tape 3903
Storage Store under normal conditions of 70ºF (21ºC) and 50% R.H. in the original
carton.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date
of manufacture.
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Remedy,
and
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards.
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