Masking Tape

203

Technical Data

December, 2010

Product Description

3M™ Masking Tape 203 is a general purpose masking tape that can be used for

holding, bundling, sealing and a vast number of other jobs where a pressure-

sensitive tape is needed.

Product Construction

Backing

Adhesive

Color

Standard Roll Length

Crepe Paper

Rubber

Tan

60 yds. (54.9 m)

Typical Physical

Properties

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative

or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The following technical data is from tests conducted on samples

taken from limited production data. 3M will continue to test samples from additional

production runs and will issue an updated technical data sheet. 3M recommends you test this

product to make sure it is fit for your particular purpose and suitable for your applications.

ASTM Test Method

Adhesion to Steel:

30 oz./in. width (32.8 N/100 mm)

D-3330

Tensile Strength:

20 lbs./in. width (350 N/100 mm)

D-3759

Elongation at Break:

8.3%

D-3759

Tape Thickness:

4.7 mils (0.12 mm)

D-3652

Temperature Use Range:

Up to 200°F (93°C) for up to 30 minutes

Removes Cleanly*

*Has been laboratory tested on painted steel panels and found to remove cleanly at bake temperatures

of up to 200°F (93.3°C) for 30 minutes. The actual temperature and time performance may be higher or

lower for a given application. Clean removal can vary dependent on surface type, processing conditions

such as multiple bakes, type of paint involved as well as the temperature of the surface at removal. We

recommend testing the product under your conditions to determine if it meets your needs.

Features

• Tape has been tested and found to meet the requirements of ASTM D 6123 /

D 6123M-97. Can be certified to this standard upon request.

• The rubber adhesive provides good instant adhesion that sticks to a wide variety

of surfaces.

• Good holding power to resist lifting or curling.

• Crepe paper backing that is conformable.

• Backing resists slivering yet is hand tearable.

• Designed for indoor use. Tape may become very difficult to remove if subjected

to prolonged outdoor exposure.