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Duct Tape
6969
Technical Data June, 2005
Product Description 3M Duct Tape 6969 is an industrial strength duct tape composed of an abrasion
resistant, polyethylene film over a dense cloth scrim water proof backing with an
aggressive rubber adhesive used for demanding duct tape applications.
Backing Adhesive Colors Standard Roll Length Standard Roll Width
Product Construction
Polyethylene Rubber Black, 60 yds. (54.8 m) Black and olive:
film over olive, 1.89 in. (48 mm)
cloth scrim silver Silver: 1.89, 2.83 in.
(48, 72 mm)
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: 61 oz./in. width (66 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 32 lbs./in. width (560 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 16% D-3759
Thickness: 10.7 mils (0.27 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 200F (93C)
Flammability: Meets UL 723 E-84
Features Offers industrial strength backing, easy tear, abrasion resistance, and tack-free
edges.
Meets UL 723, HUD, and BOCA codes.
Olive color is useful for military applications.
Low tack roll edges (48 mm) so edges stay cleaner for less surface contamination,
and less waste.
Individual roll wrap (48 mm) that preserves integrity of the roll for less waste.
Polyethylene coated cloth scrim that resists moisture to prolong tape bond.
Rubber adhesive that adheres aggressively to most surfaces for good holding power.
Application Ideas A good choice of tape for HVAC, industrial, construction, abatement, trucking
and automotive industries.
Reinforcing, bundling, moisture proofing, sealing, splicing, temporary repair.
Hanging poly, repairing and splicing tarps, seaming.
3M Duct Tape
6969
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 12 months from date of
manufacture.
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Product Use
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users method of application.
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
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