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Technical Information Sheet

Product Number 1521

3M

Effective: July 2013

Supersedes all previous specifications

Features and Benefits:

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Hypoallergenic Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

- ETO & Gamma Sterilization Compatible

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Moderately Conformable

- Good Adhesion to Skin

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Easy to Apply

- Translucent

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Occlusive

- Provides Barrier to External Contamination

Composition:

Tape Caliper

6.4 mil (0.16 mm) Polyethylene Film Tape

Backing

5.0 mil (0.13 mm) Translucent Polyethylene Film

Adhesive

Acrylate, designed for medical/surgical use

Release Liner

83 lb Poly-coated Kraft paper, silicone on one side (6 mils/0.15mm)

Typical Properties

Adhesion to Steel, 180

° Peel

21 ounces/inch width (0.6 Kg/25 mm width) (5.8 N/25 mm)

Liner Release

9 gm/inch (9 gm/25 mm)

+3M test methods are available upon request.

Roll Description: Tape supplied on 3 inch (76 mm) diameter cores.

Length, Maximum

360 yards (329 m)

± 2%

Width, Maximum

48 inch (122 cm)

± 1/32 in (1.0 mm)

Splices: Splices on the tape are intended for continuous processing.

Roll Width

Maximum Number of Splices per Roll

< 8 inch (20 cm)

2 per 100 yd (91 m)

3 per 200 yd (183 m)

6 per 360 yd (329 m)

Information on the splice frequency in roll widths greater than 8 inch (20 cm) is available upon

request.

Packaging and Recommended Storage:

Product as supplied in original packaging will maintain stated properties for a period of two years

from date stamped on shipping container when stored at temperatures of 50-80

°F (10-27°C) and a

relative humidity between 40-60 percent.

Please see reverse side for important product, safety and warranty information.