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Polyurethane Protective Tape

8686

Product Description

3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8686 is made from a UV stable polyurethane elastomer that

resists punctures, tearing, and abrasion. It is a flame-retardant tape formulated to meet FAR

25.853 for aircraft interiors. It protects the aircraft interior from corrosion and it acts as a smoke

and moisture barrier. 3M 8686 Tape is constructed with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive

designed to be removable and is protected with an easy-to-release paper liner

3M 8686 Tape is a transparent tape available with a paper liner only.

Technical Datasheet

June 2010

Typical Physical

Properties and

Performance

Characteristics

A. Dimensions

Approximate Applied Thickness:*

0.004 inch (0.10 mm) Film

0.002 inch (0.05 mm) Adhesive

0.006 inch (0.15 mm) = Total thickness

Standard Roll Length:

36 yd (32.9 m)

Available Widths:

Minimum 1/2 inch Maximum 48 inches

(1.25 cm to 122 cm)

Approximate Weight:*

Notes: 1) The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only

and should not be used for specification purposes.

2) ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials.

3) Metric values are listed in parenthesis.

B. Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics

Property

Test

Units

Typical

Method

Value

Tensile Strength @ Break:

ASTM D412

lb/in (N/100 mm)

32 (560)

Elongation % @ Break:

ASTM D882

%

400

Peel Adhesion @ 70°F (21°C) to:

ASTM D-1000

oz/in (N/100 mm)

Bare Aluminum 2024 T3

Method A

23 (25)

304 Brite # Stainless Steel

24 hour dwell

20 (22)

BMS 4-20 Type III Floor Panel

30 (33)

Flammability – 12 Second Vertical:

FAR 25.853

Burn Time

Method A

sec

0

Burn Length

24 hour dwell

in (cm)

2 (5.1)

Drip Extinguish Time

sec

0

*Excludes the paper liner that is removed from the tape prior to application.