3 Aluminum Foil Tape 425 427 Technical Data April, 2008 Product Description 3M Aluminum Foil Tapes 425 and 427 are 5 mil nominal dead soft aluminum foil backing combined with a transparent acrylic adhesive. 3M aluminum foil tape 427 offers an easy-release liner. Backing Adhesive Color Liner Standard Roll Length Product Construction Dead soft Acrylic Shiny silver Easy-release paper 60 yds. (55 m) aluminum (3M aluminum foil tape 427) 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: D-3330 3M aluminum foil tape 425 47 oz./in. width (51 N/100 mm) 3M aluminum foil tape 427 50 oz./in. width (55 N/100 mm) Tensile Strength: 30 lbs./in. width (525 N/100 mm) D-3759 Backing Thickness: 2.8 mils (0.07 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 4.6 mils (0.12 mm) D-3652 Liner Thickness: D-3652 3M aluminum foil tape 427 3.1 mils (0.08 mm) Elongation at Break: 8% D-3759 Temperature Use Range: -65 to 300F (-54 to 149C) Water Vapor 0.1g H O/100 sq. in./24 hrs. D-3833 2 2 Transmission Rate: (1.55 g/m /24 hrs.) Approximate Weight: 0.013 lbs./yd./in. width (4.77 gms/m/24 mm) Features Flame resistant. Meets U.L. 746C (File E 122798) and 723, Class L low flammability rating (File R 7311). 3M aluminum foil tape 425 can be certified to meet SAE-AMS-T-23397 and L-T-80B. Meets requirements of F.A.R. 25.853(a). The very low moisture vapor transmission rate makes these tapes a good sealant. The acrylic adhesive, combined with the durable aluminum backing, offers ideal properties for long serviceable life in and outdoors. Good candidate as a maskant in electroplating of aluminum because it will not contaminate the bath. Aluminum backing provides excellent reflection of both heat and light. Best results obtained when applied to a clean, dry surface above 32F (0C). IMPORTANT: These tapes are not intended for medical usage. Neither 3M nor the Food and Drug Administration have evaluated or reviewed this tape for medical application. 3M does not recommend or endorse the usage of the aluminum tape for medical application. User assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with usage of product in a medical application. 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 425 427 Application Ideas Aircraft paint stripping maskant. Moisture barrier in white goods appliances. General purpose heat reflector and heat dissipator. Mechanically hold wires and cooling coils in white goods appliances. Repair tears on truck trailers and aircraft. Splicing of thin gauge foils. General purpose holding, patching, sealing applications indoors and out. 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 24 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 with users knowledge and control can affect the use Warranty, and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. User is solely responsible for evaluating the Limited Remedy, 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of and Disclaimer application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR 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 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper 3M is a trademark of 3M company. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 10% post-consumer 3M 2008 70-0707-7622-7 (4/08)