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Description for 3M 231
A premium high performance crepe paper masking tape designed to perform well in most industrial painting situations, including the use of bake cycles. This smooth to the touch masking tape, embodies all the features that are desirable of a paint masking tape and designed specifically for the professional painter.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance Application Type Adhesive, Masking 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Industry Painting on automobiles, Painting on boats, Painting on trucks, Painting on aircraft Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Color Tan High Temperature Resistance (°C) Up to 300 (F) Key Specifications CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description): A-A-883B -
Technical Data for 3M 231
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistance
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
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Industry
- Marine - Painting on boats
- Trucks - Painting on trucks
- Automotive - Painting on automobiles
- Aircraft - Painting on aircraft
- Industrial - Industrial equipment, Industrial foams for rotary
- Other - Painting of fabricated parts
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Chemistry
- Other - Rubber
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Tan
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Key Specifications
- CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description) : A-A-883B
Specifications
Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 38 (oz./in.) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 28 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) Up to 300 (F) Moisture/Humidity Resistance Moisture resistant Hardness
Elongation (%) 10 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type From date of shipment Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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