3 Preservation Sealing Tape 481 Technical Data June, 2010 Product Description 3M Preservation Sealing Tape 481 has a unique rubber adhesive that provides excellent performance as an industrial and military preservation tape. Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Product Construction Black polyethylene Unique rubber Black 36 yds. (33 m) formulation 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: 25 oz./in. width (28 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 15 lbs./in. width (260 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 500% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 7.5 mils (0.18 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 9.5 mils (0.24 mm) D-3652 2 Water Vapor Transmission Rate: 0.11 g H O/100 in /24 hrs D-3833 2 2 (1.7 g H O/m /24 hrs) 2 Temperature Use Range: 20 to 170F (-7 to 77C) Conforms to many irregular surfaces and has excellent stain resistance. Features Effective for many outdoor applications in hot and cold weather over two years with quick, clean removal. Can be certified to Military Specification: SAE-AMS-T-22085 Type II. Polyethylene backing provides good conformability to many surfaces. Excellent stain resistance to a variety of surfaces. Application Techniques Best results are attained when applied to a clean, dry surface at temperatures between 60 to 80F (16 to 27C). 3M Preservation Sealing Tape 481 Application Ideas Seals and protects various types of equipment to be stored by military and industry. Splicing and patching materials used by the construction industry. Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 24 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 9001:2000 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 10% post-consumer 3M 2010 70-0709-4439-5 (6/10)