3 Paper Tape 200 Technical Data December, 2007 Product Description 3MTM Paper Tape 200 is a utility purpose paper tape for holding, bundling, sealing, non-critical masking and a vast number of other jobs where a pressure-sensitive tape is needed. Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Crepe paper Rubber Natural 55 m (60 yds.) 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 Features Adhesion to Steel: 25 oz./in. width (27 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 19 lbs./in. width (333 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 8% D-3759 Tape Thickness: 4.4 mils (0.11 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: Up to 200F (93C) for 30 minutes * Good instant adhesion that sticks to a wide variety of surfaces and helps reduce labor. * Good holding power to help resist lifting or curling. * Crepe paper backing provides conformability for easy handling and application. * Easily hand tearable, yet resists slivering. * Special backsize treatment provides easy to use controlled unwind. * Not recommended for paint masking, but may be used for non-critical applications. Customers should qualify the application before use. * Designed for indoor use only, should not be subjected to outdoor or UV exposure as tape may become very difficult to remove. 3MTM Paper Tape 200 Application Ideas * Holding and bundling applications for a wide variety of materials where a strong paper backing is needed. * General use applications for a crepe paper masking tape as easy handling helps to reduce waste and rework. * Sealing and wrapping applications where a pressure-sensitive tape is needed. Storage Store under normal conditions of 70F (21C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within one year from date of manufacture. Product Use All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application. Warranty and Limited Remedy Unless stated otherwise in 3M's product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's application. If the 3M product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M's and seller's sole obligation will be, at 3M's option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price. Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. ISO 9001: 2000 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550 * 877-369-2923 (fax) www.3M.com/industrial Recycled Paper 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Printed in U.S.A. (c)3M 2007 70-0709-4858-6 (12/07)