3M Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD Data Sheet April 2013 Product 3M Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD is designed as a fast-drying sealant and bonding agent intended for use on joints wrapped with plastic electrical tape. Description Product Features Compatible with Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tapes Fast drying Flexible when dry Self-contained applicator Virtually no waste if container resealed after use Applications Electrical Coating FD is intended for use as an outer seal on vinyl tape applications which are subjected to excessive amounts of oil. It is designed to improve the weather resistance of the taped joint of splice. It is suitable for direct burial, direct water immersion or above ground applications. Contact with potable water is not recommended. Precautionary and first aid information for this product may be found in its Material Safety Data Sheet and on the product container. Application After taping splices with Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tape, apply Electrical Coating FD evenly over splice, extending a short distance onto the cable insulation. Be Techniques sure the surface is clean, dry and free from oil or grease before electrical coating is applied. 1 of 2 3 3M Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD Technical information provided consists of typical product data and should not be used for Typical Physical specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, all tests are performed at room Properties temperature. Physical Properties Typical Value Tack Free Time 72F/22C 12 minutes Adhesion to: Good Wood Good Metal Good Rubber Good Plastic Electrical Properties Typical Value Dielectric Strength: Dry 450 volts/mil 24 hrs. in H 0 200 volts/mil 2 Chemical Properties Typical Value Solvent Acetone Solids (28%) Synthetic rubber & resin Flash Point -4F/-20C (closed cup) Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 2-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10C/50F to 27C/80F and <75% relative humidity). Please contact your local distributor available from 3M.com/electrical Where to Buy or Availability call 1.800.245.3573. All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms products are based on information believed to Important Notice be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3Ms current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. Warranty Limited This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO Remedy Limited OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Liability MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. 3M, Scotchkote and Scotch are trademarks of 3M Company. 3 Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 800.245.3573 Please recycle FAX: 800.245.0329 3M 2013 All rights reserved www.3M.com/electrical 78-8141-5336-3 Rev C 2 of 2