3M 48

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Description for 3M 48

A milky white unfused plastic film made of PTFE fluorocarbon resin. It is chemically inert, conformable, and stable through a temperature range of -450˚F (-268˚C) to 500˚F (260˚C), the film will fuse at 700˚F (374˚C).

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Application Type	Lubricant, Seal
1 Part or 2 Part	1-Part
Material Form	Film
Substrate	Plastics
Manufacturer	3M
Chemistry	PTFE
Cure Method	High Pressure
Color	Milky white
Fungus Resistance	Fungus Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C)	260
Low Temperature Resistance (°C)	-268

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Technical Data for 3M 48

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Overview

Application Type
- Lubricant
- Sealant - Seal
1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
Material Form
- Film
Substrate
- Plastic - Plastics
Chemistry
- Other - PTFE
Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - High Pressure
Color
- White - Milky white

Specifications

Bond Strength

Tensile Strength (psi)	5.9 (lbs/in)

Material Resistance

Fungus Resistance	Fungus Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C)	260
Low Temperature Resistance (°C)	-268

Hardness

Elongation (%)	26	Test Method

Business Information

Shelf Life Details	Scotch® 48 Thread Sealant and Lubricant has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored under the following recommended storage conditions. Store behind present stock in a clean dry place at a temperature of 70°F and 40-50% relative humidity. Good stock rotation is recommended.
Shelf Life Temperature (°F)	70
Shelf Life Type	From date of manufacture.
Shelf Life (mon)	61

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