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General Purpose Polyester Tape

856

Product Description

3M™ General Purpose Polyester Tape 856 is a transparent polyester film tape for

edging and reinforcing applications.

Technical Data

May, 2007

ASTM Test Method

Adhesion to Steel:

20 oz./in. width (22 N/100 mm)

D-3330

Tensile Strength at Break:

25 lbs./in. width (438 N/100 mm)

D-3759

Elongation at Break:

90%

D-3759

Backing Thickness:

1.0 mil (0.025 mm)

D-3652

Total Tape Thickness:

2.0 mils (0.05 mm)

D-3652

Product Construction

Backing

Adhesive

Color

Standard Roll Length

Polyester

Acrylic

Transparent

72 yds. (66 m)

Features

• Tough polyester backing for edge tear resistance.

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.

Application Ideas

• Paper edging.

• Hole reinforcing.

Shelf Life

To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of

manufacture.

Storage

Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 50% R.H. in

the original carton.