Commercial Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 700 Data Sheet July 2011 Description Scotch Commercial Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 700 is a high quality, vinyl insulating tape. It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions. Scotch Tape 700 provides excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk. It is an Underwriters Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Association Certified Insulating Tape. Agency Approvals & UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape (product category OANZ), File E129200 Self Certifications CSA Certification Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 PVC Insulating Tape, File LR48769 RoHS 2002/95/EC RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC means that the product or part (Product) does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3Ms knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. Applications Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts and 80C (176F) Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs Harnessing of wires and cables For indoor or outdoor applications For above or below ground applications Product Scotch Tape 700 is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or its copolymers, and Specification has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 7 mils thick, and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame-Retardant. 1 of 3 3 Scotch Commercial Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 700 Typical Properties Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum. Properties measured at room temperature 73F (23C) unless otherwise stated. Physical Properties Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D1000*) US units (metric) Color Black Thickness* 7 mils (0,177 mm) Temperature Rating UL 510 80C (176F) CSA C22.2 No 197-M1983 Continuous Operation 90C (194F) Handling -10C (14F) Adhesion to Steel* 25 oz/in (2.7 N/ cm) Adhesion to Backing* 19 oz/in ( 2.1 N/cm) Breaking Strength* 15 lbs/in (26 N/10 mm) Elongation* 225% Flammability UL 510 Pass Electrical Properties Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D-1000*) US units (metric) Dielectric Breakdown* Standard condition >1,000 V/mil After Humidity Condition 90% of Standard 6 Insulation Resistance* > 10 Megohms Installation Scotch Commercial Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 700 shall be applied in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension to produce a uniform covering. In most applications, this tension will reduce the tapes width to approximately 5/8 of its original width. On pigtail splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. Wrap tape up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. Apply the tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging. Please contact your local distributor available from 3M.com/electrical Where to Buy Availability or call 1.800.245.3573. Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10C/50F to 27C/80F and <75% relative humidity). 2 of 3