Scotch®
Perf ormance Box Sealing Tape
372
Product Description Scotch®Box Sealing Tape 372 is a performance packaging tape used for box sealing,
splicing, recooperage and other demanding packaging applications. This product has
a strong, conformable backing and a consistent pressure sensiti ve hot melt adhesive
system. This time proven construction assures a reliable performance in a wide
range of environments and applications.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data January, 2011
Note: The follo wing 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: 45 oz./in. width (49 N/100 mm width) D-3330
Tensile Strength:
Machine Direction: 26 lbs./in. width (455 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Cross Direction: 52 lbs./in. width (910 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759
Thickness - Backing: 1.4 mil (0.035 mm) D-3652
Total: 2.2 mil (0.056 mm) D-3652
Holding Power to Fiberboard: 6,000 + minutes D-3654
Construction Backing Adhesive Colors
Biaxially oriented Pressure sensitive hot Clear and tan
polyprop ylene film melt rubber-resin
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Features • Pressure sensiti ve hot melt rubber-resin adhesi ve.
• Adheres instantly to most surfaces including cartons containing various levels of
recycled content.
• Strong, conformable backing with the high edge tear and split resistance.
• Performance ensures reliable closures.
Standard Widths: 42 mm, 48 mm, 60 mm, 72 mm
Custom widths available upon request.
Core Size (ID): 3 in.
Lengths: 50 m, 411 m, 914 m
Available Sizes
Scotch®Performance Box Sealing Tape
372
A pplication Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers
and semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment is available. Application of
Scotch®Box Sealing Tape 372 is most easily accomplished at room temperature.
At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes more firm.
Once applied, Scotch®Tape 372 performs well throughout the normal temperature
ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage
environments.
Storage Conditions Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relative
humidity are recommended.
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
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Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 (Fax)
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Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
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