Scotch 3 Standard Message Box Sealing Tape 3771 Technical Data January, 2011 Product Description Scotch Box Sealing Tape 3771 is a standard message 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 Color Product Construction Biaxially orientated Pressure sensitive White with red polypropylene hot 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: 40 oz./in. width (44 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: D-3759 Machine Direction: 22 lbs./in. width (385 N/100 mm) Cross Direction: 44 lbs./in. width (771 N/100 mm) Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759 Tape Thickness: - Backing: 1.2 mil (0.030 mm) D-3652 Total: 1.9 mil (0.048 mm) 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. Tape is white with red printed message If seal is broken check contents before accepting. Standard Widths: 36 mm, 42 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm Available Sizes Core Size (ID): 3 in. Lengths: 50 m, 100 m, 914 m, 1500 m, 1828 m. Scotch Standard Message Box Sealing Tape 3771 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 3771 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch Tape 3771 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 in original packaging. For best performance store at temperatures between 40-80F (4-26C). 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 10% post-consumer 3M 2011 70071003761 (1/11)