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Description for 3M 8979 SL
A unique tape construction that allows for both permanent and temporary applications whether indoors or outdoors. It is removable with little or no adhesive residue from most opaque surfaces up to 6 months after application.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: water resistant Application Type Bond, Temporary Repair, Seal, Maintenance 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Industry Splicing insulation, Marine, Electrical HVAC Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Polyethylene, Natural & Synthetic Rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Color Black, State blue, Olive Key Specifications ASTM (American Standard Test Method): ASTM E84, Meets HUD codes; Meets BOCA codes.; Meets UL 723 -
Technical Data for 3M 8979 SL
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - water resistant
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Repair & Maintenance - Temporary Repair, Maintenance
- 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
- Other - most surfaces
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Industry
- Marine
- Industrial
- Splicing - Splicing insulation
- HVAC - Electrical HVAC
- Construction
- Packaging
- Other - Indoors or outdoors, Plumbing markets, Hanging polyethylene drapes, abatement activities, industrial masking and sandblast overspray protection, Packaging, wrapping, Capping pipe, Conduit, Marking and labeling
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Chemistry
- Synthetic Rubber - Natural & Synthetic Rubber
- Other - Polyethylene
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Black
- Blue - State blue
- Green - Olive
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - Meets HUD codes; Meets BOCA codes.; Meets UL 723
- ASTM (American Standard Test Method) : E84 - ASTM E84
Specifications
Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 48 (oz./in.) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 36 (lbs./in.), High Test Method Material Resistance
Abrasion Resistance Abrasion resistance Hardness
Elongation (%) 19 Test Method Flexibility Flexibility Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store under normal conditions of 70ºF (21ºC) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.;To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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