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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.Chemical Resistance Good, Chemical Resistance: Good Application Type Bond, Repair, Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel, Polyethylene Industry Splicing, Splicing polyethylene sheeting Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 61 to 81 Color Transparent, Water white Non-Yellowing UV Resistance: Non-yellowing High Temperature Resistance (°C) 77 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -7, -29 -
Technical Data for 3M 480
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Good
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Good
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Repair & Maintenance - Repair
- Sealant - Seal
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE) - Polyethylene
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Industry
- Splicing - Splicing polyethylene sheeting
- Packaging - Wrapping
- Other - Patching, Sealing and protecting applications, Repairing polyethylene sheeting
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Chemistry
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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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 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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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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22 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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10 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
12 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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277 % | ASTM D-3759, at Break |
520 % | ASTM D-3759, at Break |
Flexibility Test Methods
Flexibility | Test Method |
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Flexible | -20 (F) |