TM Scotch Filament Tape 8956 Product Data Sheet October 2009 Supersedes: December 2003 Product Description A utility packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass filaments which gives tensile strength to the tape. Key Features The ScotchPro bi-axially oriented polypropylene backing provides abrasion, moisture and scuff resistance. The adhesive is formulated to adhere adequately to fiberboard surfaces. Construction Adhesive Type Synthetic Rubber Resin (Hot Melt) Backing BOPP Reinforcement Glass Yarns Total Thickness AFERA 5006 120 m Core size (ID) 76 mm (3) Colour Transparent Performance Characteristics Adhesion to Stainless Steel AFERA 5001 8,0 N/cm Tensile Strength AFERA 5004 260 N/cm Elongation at Break AFERA 5004 6 % Static Shear AFERA 5012 2000+ minutes Scotch 8956 October 2009 Storage Store in clean dry place. Temperature of 21 C and 50 % relative humidity are recommended. Shelf Life Scotch 8956 has a shelf life of 12 months from date of dispatch by 3M. Precautionary Information Refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety information before using the product. For information please contact your local 3M Office. www.3M.com For Additional Information To request additional product information see address below Important Notice All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3Ms control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the users knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the users method or application. All questions of liability relating to this product are governed by the terms of the sale subject, where applicable, to the prevailing law Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. 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 determine their suitability for your applications. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our recommendations 3M United Kingdom PLC 3M Svenska AB 3M Eesti O 2M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell Herrjrva torg 4 Prnu mnt. 158 RG12 8HT 170 67 Solna 11317 Tallinn United Kingdom Sweden Estonia 3M Ireland Ltd 3M a/s 3M Latvia SIA The Iveagh Building, 3rd Floor Hannemanns All 53 K.Ulmaa gatve 5 The Park, Carrickmines 18 DK-2300 Copenhagen S. Rga, LV-1004 Ireland Denmark Latvia 3M Belgium bvba/sprl 3M Norge AS 3M Lietuva UAB Hermeslaan 7 Trudgata 16 A.Gotauto g. 40 1831 Diegem 2004 Lillestrm Vilnius LT- 03163 Belgium Norway Lithuania 3M Nederland B.V. Suomen 3M Oy Molengraaffsingel 29 Keilaranta 6 2629 JD Delft 02150 Espoo The Netherlands Finland