Scotch 3 Superior Performance Box Sealing Tape 355 Technical Data January, 2011 Product Description Scotch Box Sealing Tape 355 is a superior performance packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recooperage and other demanding packaging applications. This product has a strong abrasion resistant backing and a very consistent pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive system available. This time proven construction assures high performance in a wide range of environments and applications. Backing Adhesive Colors Construction Biaxially oriented Pressure sensitive Clear and tan polyester film hot melt rubber-resin 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: 78 oz./in. width (85 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: Machine Direction: 67 lbs./in. width (1174 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Cross Direction: 69 lbs./in. width (1208 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 130% D-3759 Thickness - Backing: 2.0 mil (0.051 mm) D-3652 Total: 3.43 mil (0.09 mm) D-3652 Holding Power to Fiberboard: 14,000 + minutes D-3654 Pressure sensitive hot melt rubber-resin adhesive. Features Meets Fed. Spec. PPP-T-60E, Amend. 2, Type III, Class 2 (clear), CID A-A-1830B (clear), ASTM D5486 Type 1 & 2. Adheres instantly to most surfaces, including cartons containing high levels of recycled content. Strong abrasion resistant backing with high edge tear and split resistance. Superior performance ensures reliable closures. Scotch Superior Performance Box Sealing Tape 355 Standard Widths: 36 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm Available Sizes 1 Imperial widths (1 /2 in., 2 in., 3 in.) and lengths (60 yds., 1000 yds.) are available. Custom widths available upon request. Core Size (ID): 3 in. Lengths: 50 m and 914 m Application Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers and semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment is available. Application of Scotch Box Sealing Tape 355 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch Tape 355 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments. Storage Conditions Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80F (4-26C) and 40 to 50% relative humidity are recommended. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are Technical Information based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Many factors beyond 3Ms control and uniquely within users knowledge and control can affect the use Product Use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product Warranty, literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time Limited Remedy, 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR and Disclaimer IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3Ms option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, Limitation of Liability whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. ISO 9001:2008 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2008 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 3M 2011 70071002102 (1/11) 10% post-consumer