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3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1218 with Acrylic Adhesive Data Sheet May 2021 Properties Notes: 1. ASTM D1000 Test Method - properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated 2. UL Recognized Flame Retardant per UL510A Standard 3. 3M Test Method ETM-54001 - 1.0 equates to no corrosion observed Product Description 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1218 is an amber UL recognized flame retardant, 3.15-mil (0.080 mm) thick tape composed of a 1-mil (0.025 mm) polyimide film backing coated on one side with a non-corrosive, acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.  Commonly used in wrapping coils, capacitors, wire harnesses, transformers and anchoring leads  Commonly used in printed circuit board assembly as a solder masking tape  Higher temperature rating than 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1205 (155°C/311°F)  Adhesive requires no heat, moisture or other manner of preparation to affect application  Designed for continuous operation not exceeding 180°C (356°F) per UL listing Physical Properties Value Imperial (Metric) Electrical Properties Value Imperial (Metric) Color - Visual Amber Dielectric Breakdown1 - Minimum 5500 V Adhesive Acrylic Electrolytic Corrosion Factor3 1.0 Backing Polyimide Film Insulation Resistance1 - Minimum 1x1012 Ω Flame Retardant2 Pass Mechanical Properties Value Imperial (Metric) Backing Thickness - Nominal 1 mil (0.025 mm) Total Thickness1 3.15 +/- 0.2 mils Adhesion to Steel1 - Minimum 14 oz/in (1.5 N/cm) Breaking Strength1 - Minimum 20 lb/in (35 N/cm) Elongation1 - Minimum 50% Agency Approvals & Self Certifications  UL Component Recognized: UL510A Standard, Category OANZ2, File No. E17385  For Regulatory information including RoHS, REACH, please visit www.3M.com/regs Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored in humidity- controlled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and <75% relative humidity). Availability 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1218 available from 3M authorized distributors/converters

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