3M 218

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Description for 3M 218

A high-performance film backed tape with low profile and high adhesion to achieve excellent paint lines and for other masking and holding applications.

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Chemical Resistance	Chemical Resistance: Excellent solvent resistance
Application Type	Masking
1 Part or 2 Part	1-Part
Material Form	Fine Line Tape
Substrate	Steel
Industry	Electroplating stop off masking, non-critical, Circuit board conformal coat masking, Circuit board splash mask protection
Manufacturer	3M
Chemistry	Rubber
Cure Method	Pressure Sensitive
Color	Green, Matte finish
Key Specifications	Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): T-21595D: Military Specification MIL-T-21595D Amendment 2 Type III.

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Overview

Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Excellent solvent resistance
Application Type
- Masking
1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
Material Form
- Tape - Fine Line Tape
Substrate
- Steel
Industry
- Electronics - Electroplating stop off masking, non-critical, Circuit board conformal coat masking, Circuit board splash mask protection
- Industrial
- Other - Fine Line paint masking, Can sealing, Solvent resistant masking, Silk screen masking, Lettering, Moisture resistant masking, Labeling (surface writable)
Chemistry
- Other - Rubber
Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
Color
- Green
- Other - Matte finish
Key Specifications
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : T-21595D : Amd. 2, Type III - Military Specification MIL-T-21595D Amendment 2 Type III.

Specifications

Bond Strength

General Bond Strength (psi)	High, 37 (oz./in.)	Test Method
Tensile Strength (psi)	13 (lbs./in.)	Test Method

Material Resistance

Moisture/Humidity Resistance	excellent moisture resistance

Hardness

Elongation (%)	720	Test Method

Business Information

Shelf Life Details	Storage: Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life Temperature (°F)	70
Shelf Life Type	From date of manufacture
Shelf Life (mon)	12

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