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Single-Coated Foam Ta pes
4100 •4300 •4500 •4700 Series
Product Description
3M™ Single-Coated Foam Tapes will adhere to a variety of substrates, including
latex-painted w ood, lacquered w ood, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, stainless steel,
acrylic, ABS, and PVC (non-plasticized) as tape adhesion is typically satisfactory
within 20 minutes and continues to build with additional time.
Technical Data May, 2008
Products
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape Series 4100
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4104 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4108 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4116 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape Series 4300
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4314 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4317 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) thick
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape 4318 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape Series 4500
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4504 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4508 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4516 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape Series 4700
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4714 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4718 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape 4726 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick
Note: The user is responsible for determining whether the tape is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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Product Features 3M™ Urethane Foam Tapes Series 4100 are a natural-white, firm, high-density,
open-cell foam with pressure-sensiti ve adhesiv e on one side. The acrylic adhesive
of fers high initial quick stick to many types of surfaces along with excellent shear
strength and high temperature performance. The adhesi v e is protected by a 0.003 inch
(0.08 mm) thick white, silicone treated paper liner and has a firm rigid open cell
urethane that of fers e xcellent cushioning characteristics while allo wing air or gas
v apors to pass through the open cells. This product is placed on a 1.5 in. wide common
core when the tape is 3/4 in. or less in width. Skip slitting is also used for roll stability
on these narro w sizes. Note: 3M urethane foam tape series 4100 may turn yello w
when exposed to light. Such yellowing affects only the appearance and not the physical
performance of the tapes.
3M™ Urethane Foam Tapes Series 4300 are a conformable, grey, low-density, open-
cell foam with pressure-sensiti v e acrylic adhesive on one side. The adhesive is
protected by a 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) thick tan, silicone treated paper liner and has a
very soft, conformable low density foam which can help seal out air , dust and light
when compressed 50%. Application ideas include: recessed lighting, door, window
and cabinet seals. It also can be used to help cushion, damp sound and absorb
vibration in electronics such as printers, ke yboards, computers, aircraft lights and
automoti v e dash boards. This tape is available on individual cores and in blocks of
1.5 inches when the tape is 3/4 inch or less in width. Note: Extra care should be taken
when handling these delicate rolls of tape to avoid damaging tape.
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tapes Series 4500 are a flexible, black, high-density, closed-cell
foam with pressure-sensiti v e acrylic adhesive on one side. A 0.003 inch (0.08 mm)
thick white, silicone treated paper liner is applied to the non-adhesi v e side of the foam
so that the PVC can be cut to length and applied while leaving the liner in place.
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tapes Series 4700 are a flexible, black, medium-density, closed-
cell foam with a pressure-sensiti v e acrylic adhesive on one side. The adhesive is
protected by a 0.004 inch (0.1 mm) thick white, silicone treated paper liner which
allo ws for die cutting without having to laminate another liner to the foam.
3M vinyl foam tape series 4500 and 4700 are durable, flexible closed cell vinyls
which can help seal out dust, light and moisture when placed under 30%
compression. These vinyl tapes offer excellent aging characteristics and will remain
flexible when exposed to elevated temperatures and UV light. Application ideas
include: dust and moisture seal for appliances, computers, copiers and other
electronic and transportation equipment.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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Typical Physical Properties Note: The f ollo wing technical information and data should be considered r epr esentati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape
Test Methods Units 4104 4108 4116
Adhesive Type:* 350 350 350
Approximate Thickness: inch (mm) 0.250 (6.4) 0.125 (3.2) 0.062 (1.6)
Thickness Tolerance: %15 1520
Color: Natural-white Natural-white Natural-white
Release Liner: inch (mm) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08)
Liner Color: White White White
Standard Length: yard (meter) 18 (16.5) 36 (32.9) 36 (32.9)
Maximum Length: yard (meter) 25 (22.9) 50 (45.7) 100 (91.4)
Standard Roll Diameter: inch (mm) 15 (380) 15 (380) 11 (280)
Available Widths: (Min.-Max.) inch (mm) 1/4-36 (6-914) 1/4-46 (6-1168) 1/4-46 (6-1168)
Normal Slitting Tolerance: inch (mm) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8)
Density: ASTM D-3574 lb/cu ft (kg/cu m) 12 (192) 16 (256) 18 (288)
F oam with adhesive
Hardness: ASTM D-2240 Shore 00 75 75 75
F oam with adhesive
Compression Deflection: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 4 (27.6) 6 (41.4) 12 (82.8)
Compress 25%
Compress Set: ASTM D-1667 % loss 8 8 12
Tensile Strength: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 115 (795) 130 (895) 115 (795)
Die “A”
Elongation: ASTM D-3574 % 100 80 80
Die “A”
Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C-518 BTU/hr/°F/sq ft/ 0.5 (0.066) 0.5 (0.066) 0.5 (0.066)
inch (W/m-K)
Dielectric Strength: ASTM D-149 v olts/mil 50 70 90
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 1 x 1015 6 x 1014 1 x 1014
Non-adhesive side
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 1 x 1015 1 x 1015 3 x 1015
Adhesive side
Water Absorption: ASTM D-1056 % by Volume open cell - NA open cell - NA open cell - NA
30% Compression
Flammability Recognition: UL 94HBF meets yes no no
F oam with adhesive File #E76581 requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.M.V.S .S . 302 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-2 meets yes yes no
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-3 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Mold Resistance: ASTM G21-70 Growth after none none none
F oam with adhesive 28 da ys
*3M™ Adhesive 350 is a medium-firm acrylic adhesive that provides a continuation of high wet grab and initial adhesion.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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Typical Physical Properties
(continued) Note: The f ollo wing technical information and data should be considered r epr esentati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Urethane Foam Tape
Test Methods Units 4314 4317 4318
Adhesive Type:* 430 430 430
Approximate Thickness: inch (mm) 0.250 (6.4) 0.375 (9.5) 0.125 (3.2)
Thickness Tolerance: %15 1030
Color: Charcoal gre y Charcoal grey Charcoal gre y
Release Liner: inch (mm) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08)
Liner Color: Tan Tan Tan
Standard Length: yard (meter) 18 (16.5) 9 (8.2) 36 (32.9)
Maximum Length: yard (meter) 18 (16.5) 9 (8.2) 36 (32.9)
Standard Roll Diameter: inch (mm) 15 (380) 20 (508) 15 (380)
Available Widths: (Min.-Max.) inch (mm) 1/4-46 (6-1168) 3/8-46 (9-1168) 1/4-46 (6-1168)
Normal Slitting Tolerance: inch (mm) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8)
Density: ASTM D-3574 lb/cu ft (kg/cu m) 2 (32) 2 (32) 2 (32)
F oam with adhesive
Hardness: ASTM D-2240 Shore 00 8 6 10
F oam with adhesive
Compression Deflection: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 0.3 (2.1) 0.3 (2.1) 0.3 (2.1)
Compress 25%
Compress Set: ASTM D-1667 % loss 5 5 5
Tensile Strength: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 25 (170) 25 (170) 25 (170)
Die “A”
Elongation: ASTM D-3574 % 125 125 125
Die “A”
Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C-518 BTU/hr/°F/sq ft/ 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043)
inch (W/m-K)
Dielectric Strength: ASTM D-149 v olts/mil 40 40 20
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 2 x 1212 3 x 1012 6 x 1012
Non-adhesive side
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 6 x 1012 5 x 1012 1 x 1013
Adhesive side
Water Absorption: ASTM D-1056 % by Volume open cell - NA open cell - NA open cell - NA
30% Compression
Flammability Recognition: UL 94HBF meets yes no no
F oam with adhesive File #E76581 requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.M.V.S .S . 302 meets yes yes no
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-2 meets yes yes no
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-3 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Mold Resistance: ASTM G21-70 Growth after none none none
F oam with adhesive 28 da ys
*3M™ Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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Typical Physical Properties
(continued) Note: The f ollo wing technical information and data should be considered r epr esentati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape
Test Methods Units 4504 4508 4516
Adhesive Type:* 430 430 430
Approximate Thickness: inch (mm) 0.250 (6.4) 0.125 (3.2) 0.062 (1.6)
Thickness Tolerance: %15 1520
Color: Black Black Black
Release Liner: inch (mm) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08)
Liner Color: White White White
Standard Length: yard (meter) 18 (16.5) 36 (32.9) 36 (32.9)
Maximum Length: yard (meter) 25 (22.9) 50 (45.7) 100 (91.4)
Standard Roll Diameter: inch (mm) 15 (380) 15 (380) 11 (280)
Available Widths: (Min.-Max.) inch (mm) 1/4-44 (6-1118) 1/4-44 (6-1118) 1/8-44 (3-1118)
Normal Slitting Tolerance: inch (mm) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8)
Density: ASTM D-3574 lb/cu ft (kg/cu m) 20 (320) 20 (320) 25 (400)
F oam with adhesive
Hardness: ASTM D-2240 Shore 00 50 50 55
F oam with adhesive
Compression Deflection: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 4 (27.6) 4 (27.6) 4 (27.6)
Compress 25%
Compress Set: ASTM D-1667 % loss 15 15 15
Tensile Strength: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 90 (620) 100 (690) 130 (895)
Die “A”
Elongation: ASTM D-3574 % 200 200 200
Die “A”
Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C-518 BTU/hr/°F/sq ft/ 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043)
inch (W/m-K)
Dielectric Strength: ASTM D-149 v olts/mil 50 100 140
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 1 x 1011 4 x 1010 1 x 1010
Non-adhesive side
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 2 x 1011 1 x 1011 2 x 1011
Adhesive side
Water Absorption: ASTM D-1056 % by Volume 5 5 5
30% Compression
Flammability Recognition: UL 94HBF meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive File #E76581 requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.M.V.S .S . 302 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-2 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-3 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Mold Resistance: ASTM G21-70 Growth after none none none
F oam with adhesive 28 da ys
*3M™ Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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Typical Physical Properties
(continued) Note: The f ollo wing technical information and data should be considered r epr esentati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™ Vinyl Foam Tape
Test Methods Units 4714 4718 4726
Adhesive Type:* 430 430 430
Approximate Thickness: inch (mm) 0.250 (6.4) 0.125 (3.2) 0.062 (1.6)
Thickness Tolerance: %15 2030
Color: Black Black Black
Release Liner: inch (mm) 0.004 (0.10) 0.004 (0.10) 0.004 (0.10)
Liner Color: White White White
Standard Length: yard (meter) 18 (16.5) 36 (32.9) 36 (32.9)
Maximum Length: yard (meter) 25 (22.9) 50 (45.7) 100 (91.4)
Standard Roll Diameter: inch (mm) 15 (380) 15 (380) 11 (280)
Available Widths: (Min.-Max.) inch (mm) 1/4-46 (6-1168) 1/4-46 (6-1168) 1/8-46 (3-1168)
Normal Slitting Tolerance: inch (mm) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8) ± 1/32 (± .8)
Density: ASTM D-3574 lb/cu ft (kg/cu m) 14 (225) 18 (288) 20 (230)
F oam with adhesive
Hardness: ASTM D-2240 Shore 00 40 50 50
F oam with adhesive
Compression Deflection: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 2 (13.8) 2 (13.8) 3 (20.7)
Compress 25%
Compress Set: ASTM D-1667 % loss 5 5 15
Tensile Strength: ASTM D-3574 psi (kPa) 75 (515) 95 (650) 130 (895)
Die “A”
Elongation: ASTM D-3574 % 200 200 200
Die “A”
Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C-518 BTU/hr/°F/sq ft/ 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043) 0.3 (0.043)
inch (W/m-K)
Dielectric Strength: ASTM D-149 v olts/mil 50 60 80
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 3 x 1010 5 x 1010 2 x 1011
Non-adhesive side
Surface Resistivity: ASTM D-257 ohms/sq 2 x 1011 2 x 1011 4 x 1011
Adhesive side
Water Absorption: ASTM D-1056 % by Volume 10 10 10
30% Compression
Flammability Recognition: UL 94HBF meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive File #E76581 requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.M.V.S .S . 302 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-2 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Flammability Recognition: F.A.R. 25.853 B-3 meets yes yes yes
F oam with adhesive requirements
Mold Resistance: ASTM G21-70 Growth after none none none
F oam with adhesive 28 da ys
*3M™ Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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3M urethane foam 3M urethane foam 3M vinyl foam 3M vinyl foam
tape series 4100 tape series 4300 tape series 4500 tape series 4700
Solvent/Fuel Adhesive Foam Adhesive Foam Adhesive Foam Adhesive Foam
Acetone Softens Softens No effect No effect Softens Swells Softens Swells
Ammonia Cleaner No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
Engine Oil No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
Gasoline Softens Swells Softens No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
JP-4 (jet fuel) Softens Swells Softens No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
MEK Softens Softens Softens Swells Softens Swells Softens Swells
Mineral Spirits No effect Swells Softens No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
Soapy Water No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect
*Visual observations of tape bonded to steel panels and immersed totally in solvent/fuel for 24 hours.
Environmental Exposur e
Solvent/Fuel Resistance*
Resistance to high temperature service conditions
3M™ Urethane Foam – 200°F (93°C) continuous
Tape Series 4100 350°F (177°C) - 30 minutes maximum time
3M™ Urethane Foam – 150°F (66°C) continuous
Tape Series 4300 250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maxim um time
3M™ Vinyl Foam – 150°F (66°C) continuous
Tape Series 4500 250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maximum time
3M™ Vinyl Foam – 150°F(66°C) continuous
Tape Series 4700 250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maxim um time
Resistance to low temperature service conditions
3M urethane foam – Cold fle x at 0°F (-18°C) no cr acks*
tape series 4100
3M urethane foam – Cold fle x at -20°F (-29°C) no cr ac ks*
tape series 4300
3M viny foam – Cold flex at 0°F (-18°C) no cracks*
tape series 4500
3M vinyl foam – Cold flex at 0°F (-18°C) no cr acks*
tape series 4700
*Tape slowly bent around a 1/4 in. diameter mandrel
A pplication Techniques
• Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surf ace contact. Firm
application pressure de velops better adhesiv e contact and helps improve bond
strength.
• To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surface must be clean, dry, and well
unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and heptane.*
*Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use
when handling solvents.
• Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial
tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended
because the adhesi ve becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly
applied, lo w temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
Storage
Store in the original cartons at 60-80°F (15-27°C) and 50% relative humidity.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of manufacture.
3M™Single-Coated F oam Tapes
4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 47 00 Series
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user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user’s method of application.
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Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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