Scotch® Rubber Mastic Tape 2228

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Specification

The tape shall be 65 mils (1,65 mm) thick. The tape must be ethylene propylene

rubber based and coated with a rubber mastic pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape

shall be a UL recognized component for applications up to 130⁰C. The tape must be

applicable at temperatures of 0ºC to 38ºC without loss of physical properties. The

tape must be classified for use in both indoor and weather–exposed outdoor

environments. The tape must not split or crack when exposed to normal operating

temperatures and environments. The tape must be compatible with synthetic cable

and wire insulations. The tape shall not be corrosive to aluminum or copper

conductors.

Shelf-Life

Scotch® Rubber Mastic Tape 2228 has a five-year shelf life (from date of

manufacture) when stored in a humidity-controlled storage (10ºC/50ºF to 27ºC/80ºF

and < 75% relative humidity). Good stock rotation is recommended.

Availability

Scotch® Rubber Mastic Tape 2228 is available from your local 3M authorized

distributor.

Electrical Markets Division

Austin, TX

Phone: 800-245-3573

www.3M.com/electrical

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