Polyester Tape 853 Technical Data June, 2013 Product Description 3M Polyester Tape 853 is comprised of strong, thin polyester backing with high shear, solvent resistant acrylic adhesive. These qualities make this tape ideal for applications where solvent exposure is a concern. It produces a reliable bond to a wide variety of substrates. The overall thinness this tape makes it ideal for splicing. Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Product Construction Polyester Acrylic Transparent 72 yds. (65.8 m) 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: 46 oz./in. width (50 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 25 lbs./in. width (434 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 83% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 1.1 mils (0.03 mm) D-3652 Total Thickness: 2.2 mils (0.06 mm) D-3652 2 2 Water Vapor Transmission Rate: 1.0 g/100 in /24 hrs. (15.5 g/m /24 hrs.) D-3833 Temperature Use Range: -60F - 300F (50C - 150C) Features Can be qualified to meet Federal Spec. L-T-100 Type I. Meets flammability requirements of FAR 25.853(a) Appendix F Part I (a)(1)(ii). Polyester backing provides strength without thickness. Transparent backing allows visibility of information protected by the tape. Acrylic adhesive is resistant to many solvents including jet engine fuel, hydraulic fluid, and lubricating oils. Tape has excellent shear holding. Versatile adhesive sticks to a wide variety of substrates. Low moisture vapor transmission rate. 3M Polyester Tape 853 Application Ideas High tension splicing application. Critical label protection. Tape hinge. Aerospace applications that require FAR flammability rating. Sealing critical area from moisture intrusion. Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 60% relative humidity in the original packaging material. 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 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 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards. Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 Recycled Paper St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 40% pre-consumer 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) Printed in U.S.A. 10% post-consumer www.3M.com/industrial 3M 2013 (6/13)