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Polyethylene Protective Tape
3125 (Clear)
Technical Data August, 2004
3M鈩? Polyethylene Protective Tape 3125 has a low-tack adhesive system to help
Product Description
provide temporary protection of mill finished stainless and aluminum coils or
sheets with minimum adhesion buildup and clean removal.
Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Sizes
Construction
Low-density Acrylic Clear* 36 in. (900 mm), 48 in. (1200 mm),
polyethylene 60 in. (1500 mm), 72 in. (1800 mm) x
1000 ft. (304.8 m) to 5000 ft. (1524 m)
*Contact your local 3M sales representative for additional information on available colors.
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
Typical Physical
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Properties
Nominal Results ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: D-3330
(oz./in. width) 5
Tack Level: Moderate
Tensile Strength: 2500 PSI / 1.7 MPA D-882
(Break or Yield)
Elongation: 450% D-882
(Break or Yield)
Total Tape Thickness: 3.0 mils (0.08 mm) D-3652
鈥? Transparent backing allows visual inspection without tape removal to help save
Features
money on reworks.
鈥? Automotive 鈥? stainless steel and chrome trim.
Application Ideas
鈥? Plastics 鈥? gloss high-pressure laminates.
鈥? Metals 鈥? aluminum: mill finish; stainless steel 304 #3 #4 polished and painted
metals.
鈥? Architectural Panels and Garage Doors 鈥? embossed and painted-gloss.
For optimum performance, this tape should be applied and removed at a temperature
Application Techniques
not less than 60掳F (16掳C) and is not designed for prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
for extended periods which may affect the performance of the tape.
3M鈩? Polyethylene Protective Tape
3125 (Clear)
Store under normal conditions of 60掳 to 80掳F (16掳 to 27掳C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in
Storage
the original carton.
To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of
Shelf Life
manufacture.
For Additional To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call toll free
Information 1-800-241-2031 or 828-465-3053. Address correspondence to: 3M/PolyMask, 500
Thornburg Dr., P.O. Box 309, Conover, NC 28613. Our fax number is 1-800-672-3038
or 828-465-2404.
Product Use All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document
are based upon tests or experience that PolyMask Corporation and 3M believe are
reliable. However, many factors beyond the control of PolyMask Corporation and 3M
can affect the use and performance of a PolyMask Corporation product in a particular
application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and
environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these
factors are uniquely within the user鈥檚 knowledge and control, it is essential that the user
evaluate the PolyMask Corporation product to determine whether it is fit for a
particular purpose and suitable for the user鈥檚 method of application.
Warranty and Unless stated otherwise in other product literature, packaging inserts or product
Limited Remedy packaging for individual products, PolyMask Corporation warrants that each
PolyMask Corporation product meets the applicable specifications at the time
PolyMask Corporation ships the product. Individual products may have additional
or different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or product
packages. POLYMASK CORPORATION AND 3M COMPANY MAKE NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF
TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the PolyMask Corporation
product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user鈥檚 application. If the
PolyMask Corporation product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive
remedy and PolyMask Corporation鈥檚 sole obligation will be, at PolyMask Corporation鈥檚
option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M Company and PolyMask Corporation will not be
liable for any loss or damage arising from the PolyMask Corporation product, whether
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001: 2000
This product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards by PolyMask Corporation, a joint venture of
3M and Sealed Air Corporation, and is sold by PolyMask Corporation with 3M acting as the sales representative of PolyMask Corporation.
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