33 Vinyl Electrical Tape Data Sheet LISTED 539H Insulation Tape Product Description Typical Data/Physical Properties 3M 33 Electrical Tape is a quality, general-purpose Temperature Rating vinyl insulating tape. It has excellent resistance to: UL 510 80C (176F) abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions (including sunlight). Flammability It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape that has a high UL 510 Pass dielectric strength, is flame-retardant and ASTM D1000 4 sec. conformable, and provides excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk. It is a UL Listed Dielectric Strength* Insulating Tape. Standard Condition >1000 V/mil High Humidity >90% of Standard UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape 6 (product category OANZ), File E129200 Insulation Resistance* >10 Megohms Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing Thickness* 7 mils Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive Elongation* 200% Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductor Breaking Strength* 17 lbs./in. Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulation Adhesion* To Steel 24 oz/in. To Backing 22 oz/in. Applications Flagging* <0.1 in. Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts Telescoping 24 hr. 50C (120F) <0.1 in. Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs *Per ASTM D1000 Harnessing of wires and cables Note: These are typical properties and should not be For indoor or outdoor applications used for specification purposes. For above or below grade applicationsInstallation Techniques Specification: Product: The tape shall be applied in half-lapped layers with The tape is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or sufficient tension to conform and produce a uniform its copolymers and has a rubber based, pressure- covering. In most applications, this tension will sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 7.0 mils thick, reduce the tapes width to approximately 5/8 of its and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 original width. On pigtail splices, the tape should be as Flame Retardant and Weather Resistant. The wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded tape must be applicable at temperatures ranging from back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut- 32F (0C) through 100F (38C) without loss of through. Always wrap the tape uphill, taping from physical properties. The tape shall be classified for a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The surface. Apply the tape with no tension on the last tape shall be compatible with synthetic cable wrap to prevent flagging. insulations, jackets and splicing compounds. The tape will remain stable and will not telescope more than Shelf Life 0.1 inches when maintained at temperatures below 120F (50C). 3M 33 vinyl electrical tape has a 5-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored under the Engineering/Architectural following recommended storage conditions. Store Specifications: behind present stock in a clean dry place at a temperature of 70F (21C) and 40-50% relative Primary electrical insulation (branch wiring in wet or humidity. Good stock rotation is recommended. dry locations): All splices for 600 volt wire and rated 80C (176F) and below shall be insulated with a Availability minimum of two half-lapped layers of 3M 33 Vinyl Electrical Tape. All connectors having irregular 3M 33 vinyl electrical tape is available from your surfaces shall be padded with Scotchfil Electrical local 3M authorized electrical distributor in the Insulation Putty or Scotch 130C Rubber Splicing following standard roll sizes: Tape prior to insulating with 3M 33 Vinyl Electrical Tape. Mechanical protection (outer 3/4 x 36 yd. jacketing): All rubber and thermoplastic insulating 1 1/2 x 44 ft. high voltage power cable tape splices and repairs shall be overwrapped with at least two half-lapped Other lengths and widths are available by special layers of 3M 33 Vinyl Electrical Tape. order. Scotch, Scotchfil and 3M are trademarks of 3M. Important Notice Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture as of the date of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted. Electrical Products Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 www.3M.com/elpd 3M IPC 2000 78-8124-4873-2-B