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Description for 3M 500
A specially compounded light green rubber-backed tape with an acrylic adhesive and easy-release liner. This product can be used for masking and surface protection during dry media blast paint removal as well as other blasting applications.Application Type Adhesive, Mask 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Glass, Plastic, Steel, Wood Industry Protects aircraft skins during PMB paint stripping operations, Stencil designs for wood and glass signs Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic, Light green rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) >39, >120 Color Tan -
Technical Data for 3M 500
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Industry
- Sign - Stencil designs for wood and glass signs
- Aircraft - Protects aircraft skins during PMB paint stripping operations
- Industrial
- Other - Masking to protect surfaces, Ideal for protection during plastic media blast (PMB) paint stripping operations.
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Chemistry
- Acrylic
- Other - Light green rubber
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Brown - Tan
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) >39, >120 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 25 (oz./in.), 23 (oz./in.) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 10 lbs/in. Test Method Hardness
Elongation (%) 85 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) 12 -
Best Practices for 3M 500
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Surface Preparation
It is recommended that the temperature of the application surface is at least 40°F (4°C) or above. The application surface should be warm, clean and dry.
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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25 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
23 (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 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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85 % | ASTM D-3759, at Break |