3M 480

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Description for 3M 480

A transparent polyethylene backing with a long aging transparent acrylic adhesive. It can be used for splicing and repairing polyethylene sheeting. It is also recommended for sealing and protecting applications.

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Application Type	Bond, Repair, Seal
1 Part or 2 Part	1 Part
Material Form	Tape
Substrate	Polyethylene, Steel
Industry	Splicing, Splicing polyethylene sheeting
Manufacturer	3M
Chemistry	Acrylic
Cure Method	Pressure Sensitive
Color	Transparent, Water white
Chemical Resistance	Good
Relative Solvent Resistance	Chemical Resistance: Good
Non-Yellowing	UV Resistance: Non-yellowing
High Temperature Resistance (°C)	77
Low Temperature Resistance (°C)	-7, -29

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Overview

Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Repair & Maintenance - Repair
- Sealant - Seal
1 Part or 2 Part
- 1 Part or 2 Part - 1 Part
Material Form
- Tape
Substrate
- Steel
- Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE) - Polyethylene
Industry
- Splicing - Splicing polyethylene sheeting
- Packaging - Wrapping
- Other - Patching, Sealing and protecting applications, Repairing polyethylene sheeting
Chemistry
- Acrylic
Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
Color
- Clear / Transparent - Transparent
- White - Water white

Specifications

Cure Specs

Application Temperature (°F)	61 to 81

Bond Strength

General Bond Strength (psi)	22 (oz./in.)	Test Method
Tensile Strength (psi)	10 (lbs./in.), 12 (lbs./in.)	Test Method

Material Resistance

Abrasion Resistance	Good
Chemical Resistance	Good
Relative Solvent Resistance	Chemical Resistance: Good
High Temperature Resistance (°C)	77
Low Temperature Resistance (°C)	-7, -29

Hardness

Elongation (%)	277, 520	Test Method
Flexibility	Flexible	Test Method

Business Information

Shelf Life Details	Storage Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life Temperature (°F)	61 to 81
Shelf Life Type	From date of manufacture
Shelf Life (mon)	18

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