Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape Data Sheet November 2012 Description Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is a premium grade, 7 mil thick, all-weather vinyl-insulating tape. It is designed to perform continuously in ambient temperatures up to 105C (220F). The tape is conformable for cold weather application down to -18C (0F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions (including ultraviolet exposure). The combination of elastic backing and aggressive adhesive provides moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk. Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is UL Listed and is a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certified Insulating Tape. UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape (product category OANZ), File E129200 CSA Certification Standard C22.2 No.197-M1983 PVC Insulating Tape, File LR 48769 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing. Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive. Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations. Compatible with rubber and synthetic splicing compounds, as well as epoxy and polyurethane resins. Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors. For indoor or outdoor applications. Applications Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts and up to 105C (220F). Primary electrical insulation for 600 volt bus applications, and protective jacketing for low and high voltage bus. Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs. Harnessing of wires and cables. Specifications Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or its copolymers and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 7 mils thick, and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame Retardant, Cold and Sunlight Resistant. The tape must be applicable at temperatures ranging from 0F through 100F (-18C through 38C) without loss of physical properties. The tape shall be classified for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tape shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, jackets and splicing compounds. The tape will remain stable and will not telescope more than 0.1 inches when maintained at temperatures below 120F (50C). Agency Approvals UL recognized component listing not to exceed 105C (220F), Product Category & Self Certifications OANZ2, and 3M File No. E256906, Meets A-A-55809 (properties) only RoHS 2011/65/EC RoHS 2011/65/E means that the product or part does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values (MCVs) in EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The MCVs are by weight in homogeneous materials. This information represents 3M s knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. 1 of 3 Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum. Typical Properties Properties measured at room temperature 73F (23C) unless otherwise stated. Physical Properties Typical Value US units (metric) Temperature Rating - UL 510 176F (80C) CSA - C22.2 No. 197-M1983 handling 0F (-18C) continuous operation 221F (105C) Color BLACK Thickness 7 mils (0.177 mm) Adhesion to Steel (ASTMD 1000) 72F (22C) 28 oz/in. 0F (-18C) 60 oz/in. Adhesion to Backing (ASTMD 1000) 28 oz/in. 72F (22C) 60 oz/in. 0F (-18C) Backing Strength (ASTMD 1000) 15 lbs/in. 72F (22C) Ultimate Elongation (ASTMD 1000) 72F (22C) 250%. 0F (-18C) 100% Flammability (Maximum) UL 510 1 sec. ASTM D-1000 4 sec. 80% Accelerated Aging (ASTM D-1000) <0.1 in. Flagging (ASTM D-1000) Telescoping <0.1 in 24 Hours 120F (50C) Typical Value Electrical Property US units Voltage Rating - UL 510 600V Dielectric Strength (ASTM D-1000) Standard Condition 1,150 V/mil V/mil High Humidity 90% of std. Insulation Resistance (ASTM D-1000) 6 ( High Humidity Method) >1x10 megohms Primary electrical insulation (branch wiring in wet or dry locations): All splices for 600 volt wire rated Engineering/ 105C (220F) and below shall be insulated with a minimum of two half-lapped layers of Scotch Architectural Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape. All connectors having irregular surfaces shall be padded with Specification: 3M Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty or Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C prior to insulating with Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape. Mechanical protection (outer jacketing): All rubber and thermoplastic insulating high voltage power cable tape splices and repairs shall be overwrapped with at least two half-lapped layers of Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape. Installation Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape shall be applied in half-lapped layers with Techniques: sufficient tension to produce a uniform wind (for most applications this tension will reduce the tapes width to approximately 5/8 of its original width). On pigtail splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. Wrap tape up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. Apply the tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging. 2 of 3