Scotch 3 High Performance Printed Box Sealing Tape 3732 Technical Data January, 2011 Product Description Scotch Box Sealing Tape 3732 is a high performance packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage, and other demanding packaging applications. This product has a heavy-duty, conformable backing and the most consistent pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive system available. Backing Adhesive Colors Construction Biaxially oriented Pressure sensitive hot Tan with red polypropylene film melt rubber-resin printed message 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: 50 oz./in. width (55 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: Machine Direction: 30 lbs./in. width (525 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Cross Direction: 60 lbs./in. width (1050 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759 Thickness - Backing: 1.6 mil (0.041 mm) D-3652 Total: 2.5 mil (0.064 mm) D-3652 Holding Power to Fiberboard: 8,000 + minutes D-3654 Features Adheres instantly to a wide variety of surfaces. High edge tear and split resistance. Communicates the need for careful package inspection prior to acceptance. High performance ensures reliable closures. Reduction to merchandise lost through pilferage. Reliable closures reduce damaged goods during shipment. Prominently exhibits a random printed message: IF SEAL IS BROKEN CHECK CONTENTS BEFORE ACCEPTING. Prominently exhibits a random printed message: FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE. Scotch High Performance Printed Box Sealing Tape 3732 Standard Widths: 48 mm Available Sizes Custom widths available upon request. Core Size (ID): 3 in. Lengths: 50 m, 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 3732 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, these tapes perform well throughout the normal temperature range 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. 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 Limitation of Liability product, 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 Recycled Paper St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. 40% pre-consumer 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) Printed in U.S.A. 10% post-consumer www.3M.com/industrial 3M 2011 70071002078 (1/11)