Scotch®
General Purpose Packaging Tape
3710
Product Description Scotch®Tape 3710 is a general purpose packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing,
recouperage and other packaging applications. This product has a conformable
backing and a consistent pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive system. This time
proven construction assures a reliable performance in a range of environments and
applications.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data A pril, 2003
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 40 oz./in. width (44 N/100 mm width) D-3330
Tensile Strength:
Machine Direction: 22 lbs./in. width (385 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Cross Direction: 44 lbs./in. width (771 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759
Thickness - Backing: 1.2 mil (0.030 mm) D-3652
Total: 1.9 mil (0.048 mm) D-3652
Holding Po w er to Fiberboard: 3,500 + 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 • Adheres instantly to a v ariety of surfaces.
• Edge tear and split resistance.
• Good adhesion to fiberboard.
• Complies with the en vironmental considerations of ASTM D 1974-92.
• Roll to roll consistency increases producti vity for improved unit costs.
Standard Widths: 48 mm
Core Size (ID): 3 in.
Lengths: 50 m, 100 m
Available Sizes
Scotch®General Pur pose Packaging Tape
3710
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®General Purpose Packaging Tape 3710 is most easily accomplished at
room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive
becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch®Tape 3710 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.
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance , call toll free 1-800-362-3550
or visit www.3M.com/pac kaging. Address correspondence to: 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division,
Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-778-4244. In
Canada, phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico , phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.
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Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Av enue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manuf actured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards.
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