2AU23B/UV-2" X 300 3M

3 Protective UV Tapes 2AU23B/UV 2AU26B/UV 31U23C/UV 31U26C/UV Technical Data March, 2007 Product Description 3M Protective UV Tapes are polyethylene and co-extruded polyethylene films coated with a medium-tack adhesive system featuring UV resistance.* 3M Protective UV Tapes Product Construction 2AU23B/UV and 2AU26B/UV 31U23C/UV and 31U26C/UV Backing Adhesive Color Backing Adhesive Color Multi-polymer Acrylic Blue** Polyethylene Acrylic Clear **Note: Protective UV tape 2AU23 is also available in clear, respective product number is 2AU23C/UV. Contact your local sales representative for information regarding availability and minimum requirements. Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or Typical Physical typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties Nominal Results ASTM Test Method 3M Protective UV Tapes 2AU23B/UV 2AU26B/UV 31U23C/UV 31U26C/UV Adhesion to Steel: 3 7 3 7 D-3330 (oz./in. width) Tack Level: Low Medium Low Medium Tensile Strength: 4500 lbs./in. width (3.1 MPA) 2500 lbs./in. width (1.7 MPA) D-882 (Break or Yield) Elongation: 600% 450% D-882 (Break or Yield) Total Tape Thickness: 2.0 mils (0.05 mm) 3.0 mils (0.08 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: Up to 180F (82C) Up to 140F (60C) Performance after UV Clean removal Clean removal Exposure: UV resistant film backing and adhesive resists the effects of UV for: Features - Protective UV tapes 2AU23B/UV and 2AU26B/UV up to 90 days* - Protective UV tapes 31U23C/UV and 31U26C/UV up to five months* Removes clean after UV exposure. Translucent clear and blue color allow for visual inspection of parts. Non-staining and non-corrosive adhesive. Adheres to metals, plastics and glass surfaces. Stable adhesion levels result in good removability during application life. *UV performance was generated from actual exposure in South Eastern USA on selected painted metal surfaces. Accelerated laboratory weathering tests were performed on representative painted metal surfaces. Pre-qualification testing at 3M PolyMask may not predict actual results obtained under customer process and environmental conditions and use on specific substrates so customer qualification testing and evaluation are required prior to use. Contact technical service at 3M PolyMask for assistance 1-800-241-2031. 3M Protective UV Tapes 2AU23B/UV 2AU26B/UV 31U23C/UV 31U26C/UV Application Ideas For aluminum and vinyl windows and frames. Window and door glass. Garage door panels. Metal entry doors and storefronts. Painted metal roofing and building panels. Aluminum extrusions. Application Techniques For optimum performance, 3M Protective Tapes should be applied and removed at a temperature not less than 60F (16C). Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of manufacture. - 2 -