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3M™ Antistatic Utility Tape
40 Printed and Unprinted
Product
Description
3M Antistatic Utility Tapes 40 Printed and Unprinted represent a breakthrough in
pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape technology. This new tape, which generates
less than 50 Volts on unwind and removal from stainless steel, helps prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive electronic components in
manufacturing environments. Triboelectric charge may vary with your application and
environment.
Data Sheet July 2013
Product Features
Excellent Performance
3M 40 antistatic utility tape can be used at static-safeguard workstations as part
of your total static control program. It generates very low levels of static charge even
in dry conditions of 10% relative humidity (RH). The tape is supplied on a paper core;
antistatic plastic cores are available to minimize particulate contamination in clean
work areas.
Proprietary Technology
3M 40 antistatic utility tape is a transparent polyester film tape with acrylic
adhesive. Made with a proprietary technology, the tape generates extremely low
levels of triboelectric charge when it is unwound from the roll and also when
removed from most surfaces on which it is placed. This makes the tape an excellent
choice for use near electronic components and assemblies. The tape is supplied on
36-yard and 72-yard rolls on 1” and 3” cores.
40 Tape Printed for Protection
The tape is printed on the adhesive side with the 3M logo and the ESD Protective
Symbol. This reminds workers that 40 tape is one of the only utility tapes you should
allow in static-safeguarded areas.
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Applications
Office/Clean Room/Work Station
Holding notes of work orders
Holding obstruction down
Third hand, general purpose
Manufacturing
Close static shielding bags
Conformal coating/maskins
Holding and sealing supplies
Packaging
Box, bag and container sealing/holding DIP Tubes
Removing Contaminants
Label Stock
Typical Propertie s Property
Unit of Measure Test
Method Typical
Value
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Static charge generation:
Removal from roll, 10% RH, volts 3M 20
Removal from roll, 50% RH, volts 3M 5
Removal from stainless steel, 10% RH, volts 3M 50
Removal from stainless steel, 50% RH, volts 3M 5
Surface resistance:
Adhesive @ 50% RH, Ω ESD Assoc. STD 11.11 5 x 106
Adhesive @ 10% RH, Ω ESD Assoc. STD 11.11 5 x 106
TAPE PROPERTIES
Adhesion to steel, oz/inch ASTM D 1000 15
Unwind force from roll, oz/inch ASTM D 1000 24
Thickness, mils ASTM D 1000 2.2
Break strength, lb./inch ASTM D 1000 20
Slit width, inch ASTM D 1000 ± 1/64
Non - outgassing
TML ASTM E 595 <1.0%
CVCM ASTM E 595 <0.1%
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Shelf-Life
This product has a 2-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°C / 50°F to 27°C / 80 °F and <75% relative humidity).
Availability
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/oem [Where to Buy] or call
1.800.676.8381.
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reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is
suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the
product, which are not contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall
have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited
Remedy; Limited
Liability
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to
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liable for any indirect, special, i ncidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the
legal theory asserted.
Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000
800.245.3573
FAX: 800.245.0329
www.3M.com/electrical
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