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Silver Weather-Resistant Masking Tape

225

Product Description

3M™ Silver Weather-Resistant Masking Tape 225 is used for masking when outdoor

weather resistance is needed for up to one month.

Typical Physical

Properties

Technical Data

April, 2004

ASTM Test Method

Adhesion to Steel:

33 oz./in. width (36 N/100 mm width)

D-3330

Tensile Strength:

21 lbs./in. width (368 N/100 mm width)

D-3759

Elongation at Break:

9%

D-3759

Tape Thickness:

5.8 mils (0.15 mm)

D-3652

Temperature Use Range:

Up to 200°F (93°C) for up to 30 min.

Removes cleanly

Product Construction

Backing

Adhesive

Color

Standard Roll Length

Silver colored smooth crepe

Rubber adhesive with

Silver

55 m (60.15 yds.)

paper treated with a moisture

good holding power

and light resistant saturant

Features

• Rubber adhesive provides instant adhesion that sticks easily to most surfaces.

• Resists lifting and curling due to the good holding power of the adhesive.

• Saturated crepe backing provides conformability for easy handling and application.

• Tears easily to reduce waste and provide ease of application and handling.

• Solvent and moisture resistant to provide bleed through resistance in application.

• The silver treatment provides UV resistance, which allows for outdoor use with

clean removability.

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

typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Important Notice:

3M has recently changed the backing and adhesive of this product and the facility manufacturing

this product. The following technical data is from tests conducted on samples taken from limited

production runs of the tape at the new facility. 3M will continue to test samples from additional

production runs and will issue a new technical data sheet if the test results change. 3M recommends

you test this revised product to make sure it is fit for your particular purpose and suitable for your

application.

Application Ideas

• Holding or protecting when outdoor weathering is encountered for a short period

of time.

• Marine paint masking applications where outdoor exposure is expected.

• Protecting various items during painting and construction.

• Holding temporary outdoor signs.

• General outdoor use for periods not to exceed one month.