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Description for 3M Scotch Performance Masking Tape 233+
It is high performance, versatile crepe paper masking tape Designed for use in the collision repair industry (cars, trucks, other specialty vehicles) for general and fine line paint masking. Adhesion to Steel, Bright green color, Balanced crepe paper backing.Brand Scotch Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance Application Type Masking, Adhesive: Instant Adhesives 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber, Steel, EPDM Industry Cars, General masking applications, Trucks, Other specialty vehicle, Automotive Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Rubber, Solvent-Free, Versatile Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 90 Color Bright Green Total Thickness (mm) 0.170 High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat resistance, <121 Other Resistance Adhesive transfer resistance Key Specifications ASTM (American Standard Test Method): ASTM D-6123, International Organization for Standardization -
Technical Data for 3M Scotch Performance Masking Tape 233+
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistance
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Industry
- Trucks
- Commercial & Specialty Vehicles - Other specialty vehicle
- Automotive - Cars
- Industrial - Collision repair industry
- General Purpose - General masking applications
- Other - General paint masking, Fine line paint masking, Other masking machines, Apron tapers, Indoor use
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Chemistry
- Solvent-Free
- Other - Rubber, Versatile
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Green - Bright Green
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Key Specifications
- International Organization for Standardization
- ASTM (American Standard Test Method) : D 6123 - ASTM D-6123
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Brand
- Scotch
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 90 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 33 (oz./in.), High Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 23 (lbs./in.) Test Method Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.170 Tape Backing Crepe paper backing Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) Heat resistance, <121 Test Method Moisture/Humidity Resistance Moisture resistance Other Resistance Adhesive transfer resistance Hardness
Reworkable Rework with an easy-to-use feel Elongation (%) 14 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details To obtain best performance, use this product within one year from date of manufacture.;Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton., Store product in the original carton under normal conditions of 70°F and 50% relative humidity. When stored at the recommended conditions in original, unopened containers, this product has a shelf life of 24 months. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70, 70 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 12, 24 -
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Best Practices for 3M Scotch Performance Masking Tape 233+
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Surface Preparation
Tape is designed for indoor use – exposure to sun and heat may cause tape to become more difficult to remove
Make sure surfaces are thoroughly clean and dry before applying masking tape
Some surfaces, such as rubber gaskets and moldings, should be cleaned with a solvent to remove residual release agents from the manufacturing process before applying masking tape.
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Application
For best adhesion, surface temperatures should range from 60°F to 90°F when tape is applied. For easier application and removal, apply long continuous strips of tape in flat, straight areas and break the as needed when going around contours or curves (such as wheel arches). The objective when back masking and over taping is to keep the tape lying flat and rolled back, away from the paint edge in order to produce the cleanest look.
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Removal
For general applications, tape should be removed back over itself at a 45° angle. For removal on delicate surfaces (such as old weathered paint), tape should be removed as close to a 180° angle as possible
For fine line work, tape should be removed at a 45° angle away from the paint edge, at a slow speed with surface temperatures ranging from 60-90°F. This helps “cut” the paint line for the cleanest edge
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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33 (oz./in.) | Steel | (ASTM D-3330), technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. |
High |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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23 (lbs./in.) | (ASTM D-3759), technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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Heat resistance | |
<121°C | For up to 30 minutes |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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14 % | (ASTM D-3759), technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes, at Break |

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