User Guide

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Selected tapes are available in transparent, blue, white and black/white. For information regarding available colors, contact PolyMask Corporation* customer service at 1-800-241-2031.
* These products are made and sold by PolyMask Corporation, a joint venture between 3M Company and Sealed Air Corporation, with 3M Company providing marketing services and
acting as sales agent for PolyMask Corporation. "3M" is a trademark of 3M Company used under license by PolyMask Corporation.
Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
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BONDING
TAPES
PERFORMANCE
LABEL
MATERIALS
COMMERCIAL
GRAPHICS
RELEASE
LINERS AND
PRINTABLE
FILMS
SINGLE COATED
TAPES
RECLOSABLE
FASTENERS
SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
FLEXOGRAPHIC
MOUNTING
Product Tape Structure Total Adhesion Tack Level Elongation Application Ideas
(Backing/Adhesive) Thickness to Steel at Break
mils (mm) oz./in. width %
Based on ASTM Test Method: D-3652 D-3330 D-3759
Nominal Results
Carpet Tapes*
2E79 Polyethylene/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 20 High 600 Automotive carpeted areas, fabric seals and headliners.
2E93EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 25 Very high 600 Automotive carpets, fabric seals and headliners.
2E95EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 35 Very high 600 Automotive carpets, fabric seals and headliners.
4193EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 4 (0.10) 25 Very high 600 Residential carpet tape.
5193EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 5 (0.13) 30 Very high 600 Residential carpet tape.
3195EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 25 Very high 600 Higher adhesion for treated carpet.
4195EZ Polyethylene/Acrylic 4 (0.10) 30 Very high 600 Higher adhesion for treated carpet.
2E98C Polyethylene/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 45 Very high 600 For marine carpet only.
Cold Seal
®1
Films*
3130 Polyethylene/Rubber 3 (0.08) 14** N/A 450 Cohesive film used to package small machine parts, hand
tools and literature.
4130 Polyethylene/Rubber 4 (0.10) 12** N/A 450 Cohesive film used to package small machine parts, hand
tools and literature.
5130 Polyethylene/Rubber 5 (0.13) 11** N/A 450 Cohesive film used to package small machine parts, hand
tools and literature.
Co-Extruded “A” Tapes*
2A04 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 1 Very low 600 High-gloss coated metals, glass, CRT screens.
2A05 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 2 Very low 600 High-gloss plastic laminates, mirror and glass products.
For gloss painted metals.
2A10 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 2 Very low 600 Gloss decorative laminates. Smooth acrylic sheet and film.
For gloss painted metals.
2A12 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 4 Low 600 Painted, gloss finish architectural building panels.
Extruded, painted urethane moldings.
2A25 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 6 Moderate 600 Painted building panels. Automotive moldings and urethane
fascias.
2A26 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 9 Moderate 600 Painted, embossed, metal building panels, canopies and molded
fiberglass.
2A87 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 14 High 600 Matte decorative and vinyl laminates.
2A88 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 15 High 600 Matte decorative and vinyl laminates. Matte, plastic screen-printed
nameplates.
2A89 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 15 High 600 Matte decorative and vinyl laminates. Matte, plastic screen-printed
nameplates.
25A10 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 2 Very low 600 Specular anodized aluminum. Bright annealed or polished stainless.
25A12 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 3 Low 600 Smooth, gloss painted building panels.
Premask for vinyl pinstriping, decals and emblems.
25A25 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 7 Moderate 600
Semi-gloss painted metals and plastic surfaces. Automotive moldings.
25A26 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 9 Moderate 600 Embossed, painted metal building panels. Molded fiberglass.
25A29 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 9 Moderate 600 Satin or bronzed painted aluminum and brushed finished steel and
aluminum, textured plastics.
25A87 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 13 High 600 Brushed aluminum and stainless. Hand applied to cultured marble
(typically dusty surface).
25A88 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 15 High 600 Matte high-pressure laminates. For matte finished automotive
plastic parts.
25A89 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 3 (0.08) 15 High 600 Matte high-pressure laminates. For matte finished automotive
plastic parts.
2A29 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 10 Moderate 600 Brushed aluminum. Textured, plastic automotive moldings. Offers
excellent protection for mill finished aluminum and steel surfaces.
5A29 Co-Extruded/Acrylic 2 (0.05) 10 Moderate 600 Offers superior protection for mill finished aluminum and steel surfaces.
Nominal Results
3M
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Protective Tape Products – Short-Term Protection