3 Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 Technical Data Product Description 3M Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 can be used for many long-term weather resistant and protecting applications. Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Standard Widths Product Construction 1 Tedlar PVF Acrylic White 72 yds. (66 m) 1, 1 /2, 2 in. (25, 38, 50 mm) 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 ASTM Test Method Adhesion to Steel: 47 oz./in. width (51 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 24 lbs./in. width (420 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 170% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 2.1 mils (0.05 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 3.4 mils (0.09 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: -100 to 225F (-73 to 107C) Features Good aging properties because it contains no plasticizers. It also remains tough and flexible over a broad temperature range. The properties of Tedlar film include excellent resistance to weathering, outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents and staining agents. Tedlar film tape is strong, flexible and fatigue resistant. Can be certified to meet Mil Spec MIL-T-22085 Amendment 3, Type IV. Application Ideas Sealing the seams of outdoor building panels, windows and doors as well as similar severe exposure applications. Hinge seal on shower doors. 3M Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon Product Use tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3Ms control can affect the use and performance of a 3M 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 users knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the users method of application. Unless stated otherwise in 3Ms product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual Warranty and products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the Limited Remedy product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES 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 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users application. If the 3M product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3Ms and sellers sole obligation will be, at 3Ms option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price. Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the Limitation of Liability 3M 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 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards. 3 Industrial Business Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue Tedlar is a registered trademark of St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. Inc. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 3M 70-0703-2483-8 (1999 11/05) 10% post-consumer /