Scotch 3 Strapping Tape 8898 Technical Data June, 2009 Scotch Strapping Tape 8898 is a general-purpose tape with a tensilized polypropylene Product Description film backing and pressure-sensitive synthetic adhesive. The tape is designed for a wide variety of industrial and packaging applications. Some typical applications include bundling, reinforcing, strapping, box closing, and appliance securing. The backing provides proper stiffness and excellent abrasion, moisture, and scuff resistance. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is specifically formulated to provide balanced adhesion to most fiberboard surfaces and a wide variety of plastic and metal surfaces. We suggest tests be completed to determine suitability particularly on surfaces other than those previously mentioned. Backing Adhesive Colors Construction Tensilized polypropylene Pressure-sensitive Blue, ivory synthetic rubber resin 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: 75 oz./in. width (82 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 160 lbs./in.width (2800 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 32% D-3759 Tape Thickness: 4.6 mil (0.12 mm) D-3652 Standard Widths: .47 in. (12 mm), .71 in. (18 mm), .94 in. (24 mm), Available Sizes 1.9 in. (48 mm) and 2.8 in. (72 mm) Blue only: 3.8 in. (96 mm) Core Size (ID): 3 in. (76.2 mm) Lengths: 60 yds. (55 m) Storage Conditions Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80F (4-26C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Scotch Strapping Tape 8898 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 Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 10% post-consumer 3M 2009 70-0710-0271-4 (6/09)