3 Scotch Industrial Box Sealing Tape 371 Technical Data October, 2015 Product Description Scotch Box Sealing Tape 371 is an industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other packaging applications. This product has a conformable backing and a consistent pressure sensitive hot melt synthetic rubber adhesive system. Backing Adhesive Colors Construction Biaxially oriented Pressure sensitive hot Blue, clear, green, orange, polypropylene melt rubber-resin red, tan, yellow, and white 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: 40 oz./in. width (43.7 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: Machine Direction: 22 lbs./in. width (385 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Cross Direction: 44 lbs./in. width (771 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759 Tape Thickness: 1.8 mil (0.045 mm) D-3652 Holding Power: 3,500+ minutes D-3654 Features Adheres instantly to a variety of surfaces. Edge tear and split resistance. Good adhesion to fiberboard. Roll to roll consistency increases productivity for improved unit costs. Meets FDA requirements for indirect food contact. Standard Widths: 36 mm, 42 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm Core Available Sizes Size (ID): 3 in. Lengths: 50 m, 100 m, 914 m, 1500 m, 1828 m Scotch Industrial Box Sealing Tape 371 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 371 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch Tape 371 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 Recycled Paper Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 3M 2011 ( E ) 70071002748 (10/15) 10% post-consumer 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) www.3M.com/industrial