3M™ Copper Foil Tape 1181
Copper Foil with Conductive Adhesive
Data Sheet April 2010
Description 3M™ Copper Foil Tape 1181 consists of a 1-ounce rolled copper foil backing and an
electrically conductive, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. This tape is supplied on a
removable liner for easy handling and die-cutting. It has excellent solder ability.
Agency Approvals
& Self Certifications
Meets flame retardant requirements of UL510, Product Category OANZ2, File E17385
RoHS 2002/95/EC
RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the substances in excess
of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2002/ 618/EC,
unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and
belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
Applications 3M Copper Foil Tape 1181 is typically used as an EMI/RFI shielding tape for
applications in the electronics industry such as static charge draining, seaming
shielded rooms, cable wrapping and surface contact to non-solderable materials.
Shielding
Effectiveness
Many factors determine true shielding effectiveness of a shielding tape, including
type and thickness of foil, adhesive type, intimacy of contact, smoothness of
application surface, frequency of the EMI signal, etc. Typical shielding
effectiveness for 1181 Tape is >85dB, 1MHz to 2 GHz, ASTMD-4935 test
method..
Typical Properties Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 73°F (~23°C) unless otherwise stated.
Physical Property (Test Method) Typical Value
US units (metric)
Color Copper
Adhesive Acrylic Conductive
Type of Backing Copper
Backing Thickness
1.4 mil (0.04mm)
Total Thickness (ASTM D1000) 2.6 mils (0.066mm)
Electrical Resistance1 0.005 Ω/□
Flame Retardancy2 Pass
Breaking Strength (ASTM D3759) 25 lbs/in (44N/10mm)
Elongation -% at break 5%
Adhesion Strength (ASTM D3330) 35 oz/in (3.8N/10mm)
Temperature Range
-40ºC to 130ºC
Shielding Effectiveness3 >85 dB, 1MHz to 2 GHz
1. Mil-STD-202 Method 303 maintained at 5 psi (3.4N/cm2) measured over 1 in2 surface area. Conductive
particles in the adhesive provide the electrical path between the application substrate and the foil backing.
2. UL Recognized for flame retardancy per UL 510, Product Category OANZ2, File E17385
3. ASTMD-4935 Test Method
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Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-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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