3 Outdoor Masking Poly Tape 5903 Technical Data October, 2008 Product Description 3M Outdoor Masking Poly Tape 5903 is designed for construction, remodeling and maintenance jobs. It is made with heavy duty polyethylene film and synthetic rubber adhesive. It is UV weather resistant and removes cleanly for up to one month with little or no adhesive residue on most opaque surfaces without deteriorating. Standard Standard Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Roll Length Roll Width Polyethylene Synthetic Rubber Red 60 yds. (54.8 m) 1.88 in. (48 mm) Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or Typical Physical typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties ASTM Test Method Adhesion to Steel: 79 oz./in. width (87 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 21 lbs./in. width (368 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 72% D-3759 Thickness: 7.5 mils (0.19 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: Up to 173F (78C) Features Clean removal from most opaque surfaces up to 30 days. UV resistant backing. Aggressive rubber adhesive grabs and adheres well to many surfaces. Hand tearable. Conformable backing. Red color for good visibility. Color insures that the tape is not accidentally left on. Excellent choice for outdoor holding and window and door masking jobs. Application Ideas Ideal for overspray protection when masking substrates from coatings such as stucco, EIFS, gel coat, and construction coatings. Ideal for holding, bundling and securing. Can be used on surfaces such as window and door frames to protect them from damage during construction. Adhesive layer holds well to irregular surfaces such as sealed masonry or brick. Excellent for temporary repairs on the job. 3M Outdoor Masking Poly Tape 5903 Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 60% RH in the original carton. 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 Warranty, and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. User is solely responsible for evaluating the Limited Remedy, 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of and Disclaimer application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR 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 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue 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 2008 70-0711-0202-7 (10/08)