3903 Vinyl Duct Tape Product Data Sheet Updated : February 2000 Supersedes : New Product Description General purpose vinyl duct tape. Available in five colours for colour coding, sealing, protecting from moisture, temporary repairs and general maintenance activities. Physical Properties Adhesive Type Natural Rubber Backing Embossed Vinyl Total Tape Thickness ASTM D-3652 6.2 mils (0.16 mm) Tape Colour Grey, blue, green, yellow and white 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 16 oz. / in. width 1.7 N/10mm Tensile Strength at Break 14 lbs. /in. 24.5 N/10mm Not for specification purposes Performance Characteristics Not for specification purposes ASTM D-3759 Elongation at Break 129 % ASTM D-3759 Temperature Use Range Up to 250F (121C) 2 Date : February 2000 3903 Vinyl Duct Tape General Information Application Ideas * The conformable backing of 3903 tape makes it useful for application to irregular shapes. * Tape 3903 is less prone to leave adhesive residue on the surface than conventional cloth duct tapes. * If the adhesive side of 3903 tape accidentally falls on itself, it can be pulled apart again so the tape is not wasted. * Because of the lower adhesion level of 3903 tape compared to most cloth duct tapes, it is ideally suited for temporary holding with less concern for leaving adhesive residue. * Typically used at room temperature, but will remove cleanly when applied to a painted steel surface up to 250F for up to one hour. Sealing and protecting surfaces and openings from dust, dirt and moisture. Colour coding. Temporary repairs. General maintenance activities. Wrapping & Bundlling. Features Embossed vinyl backing Natural rubber adhesive Advantages Easy to tear straight across by hand Benefits Saves time, no additional tools needed, minimises waste Excellent conformability Conforms to the surface to which it is applied. Minimises amount of tape needed Contains no cloth scrim No exposed thread ends to wick water into the adhesive layer Lower unwind force Less effort to remove tape from roll. Less user fatigue. Five backing colours Can be used for colour coding. Provides easy, onsite identification. Adhesive releases when accidentally stuck to itself Less waste from having to throw away tangled tape. Adhesive transfer resistance Minimal clean up when tape is removed. Saves time and materials 3 Date : February 2000 3903 Vinyl Duct Tape Continued... Features Heat resistance Advantages Adhesive and backing will perform well and remove cleanly from surface after 1 hour at up to 250F. Benefits Can be used in a wide variety of applications. Less time spent on clean up. 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 Product Information : Tel 0870 60 800 50 Fax 0870 60 700 99 3M Ireland 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Ireland Customer Service : Tel (01) 280 3555 Fax (01) 280 3509