Scotch Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape 22 Data Sheet July 2015 Description Scotch Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape 22 is a premium grade, 10-mil thick, vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to perform continuously in ambient temperatures up to 80C (176F). The tape is conformable for cold weather applications down to -10C (15F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions. The combination of elastic backing and aggressive adhesive provides moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk. Scotch Tape 22 is an Underwriters Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Association Certified Insulating Tape. Agency Approvals & UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape (product category OANZ), File E129200 Self Certifications CSA Certification Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 PVC Insulating Tape, File LR48769 For RoHS information, please vist www.3M.com/ROHS Features Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing Pressure-sensitive rubber-based adhesive Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors For indoor or outdoor applications Increased mechanical strength Extra physical protection against abrasion Applications Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts and 80C (176F) Primary electrical insulation for 600-volt bus applications, and protective jacketing for high- and low-voltage bus Protective jacketing for high-voltage cable splices and repairs Harnessing of wires and cables 1 of 4 3 Scotch Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape 22 Typical Properties Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum. Properties measured at room temperature 73F (23C) unless otherwise stated. Physical Properties Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D-1000*) US units (metric) Color Black Thickness* 10 mils Temperature Rating UL 510 80C (176F) CSA C22.2 No 197-M1983 80C (176F) Adhesion to Steel* 22C (72F) 20 oz. /in. (2,2 N/10 mm) Adhesion to Backing* 22C (72F) 20 oz. /in. (2,2 N/10 mm) Breaking Strength* 22C (72F) 20 lbs./in. (35 N/10 mm) Ultimate Elongation* 200% Flagging* < 0.1 in. (2,5 mm) Telescoping 24 hrs. W 50C (120F) < 0.1 in. (2,5 mm) Flammability UL 510 Pass Electrical Properties Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D-1000*) US units (metric) Voltage Rating UL 510 600V Dielectric Breakdown* Standard condition 12,000 volts High Humidity Condition 90% of Standard 6 Insulation Resistance* > 1x 10 Megohms Product Scotch Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape 22 is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Specifications and/or its copolymers, and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 10 mils thick, and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame-Retardant and Cold-Resistant. The tape must be applied at temperatures ranging from 15F through 100F (-10C through 38C), without loss of physical properties. It shall be classified for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tape shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, jackets and splicing compounds. Scotch Tape 22 will remain stable and will not telescope more than 0.1 inches when maintained at temperatures below 120F (50C). 2 of 4