: March 1996 : Product Description polyethylene cloth laminate coated with an off-white, 220 m Thickness Black, White or Silver Tape Colour 12 months from date of despatch by 3M when stored in the Shelf Life original carton at 21C (70F) & 50 % Relative Humidity 4.0 N/10mm Adhesion to Stainless 35.0 N/10mm Tensile Strength 20 % Elongation at Break Maximum 25g water/m/24hr Transmission Rate Water Vapour 50 C Temperature Range ASTM D-3759 ASTM D-3759 Not for specification purposes ASTM D-3330 Steel Characteristics Performance (ASTM D-3652) Backing Polyethylene treated cloth Not for specification purposes Adhesive Type Physical Properties Rubber resin adhesive. aggressive rubber resin A general purpose October 1993 Supersedes Updated Product Data Sheet 3997 Waterproof Cloth Tape2 Date : March 1996 3997 Waterproof Cloth Tape Additional Product Information tape and is not designed for 81-25/2 is required. Application Techniques firm and even application and non dusty surface Colour coding. Patching and repairing. General splicing, holding and wrapping. High strength. Provide a strong, versatile, backing. Excellent water/humidity industrial use. Conformable. Good handling properties. High tack. 3M is a trademark of the 3M Company. Specialty Tapes & Adhesives 3M Ireland 3M House, 3M House, Adelphi Centre, 28 Great Jackson Street, Tel 0161 236 8500 Upper Georges Street, Tel (01) 280 3555 Manchester, Fax 0161 237 1105 Fax (01) 280 3509 Ireland M15 4PA Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Dun Customer Service : Customer Service : 3M United Kingdom PLC 3M United Kingdom PLC 1996 recommendations. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our determine their suitability for your applications. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. surfaces. Adheres to a variety of Rubber resin adhesive. Easy tear. resistance. easy-to-use tape for general Polyethylene treated cloth BENEFITS ADVANTAGES FEATURES Applications above 0C. pressure is applied. when applied to a clean, dry To improve adhesion ensure Best results are attained Def-Stan Spec. use where purpose waterproof cloth Tape 3997 is a general