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December, 2007 3M™ Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 Product Description Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 is a high-performance lm backed tape with low prole and high adhesion to achieve excellent paint lines and for other masking and holding applications. Product Features

  • Will give an excellent color line separation due to its thinness.
  • The specially processed lm backing stretches easily for smooth curves, yet can be easily torn by hand with a quick tearing action.
  • Specially processed lm backing will allow taping over fresh paint jobs sooner than paper tapes with less chance of imprint damage.
  • Has excellent moisture and solvent resistance.
  • Not considered a high temperature tape but could be used on bake cycles up to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes.
  • Should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or prolonged periods of sunlight as tape may become dicult to remove.

3M™ Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 Technical Information Note The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specication purposes. Typical Physical Properties Property Values Method Color Green, matte nish Total Tape Thickness 0.13 mm 5 mil ASTM D3652 Backing Polypropylene plastic lm Adhesive Rubber adhesive with an ideal balance of properties for masking use Typical Performance Characteristics Property Values Method Dwell/Cure Time Substrate Notes 180° Peel Adhesion

4 N/cm 37 oz/in ASTM

12 in/min (300 mm/min) Tensile Strength 22.8 N/cm 13 lb/in ASTM D3759 Elongation at Break 720 % ASTM D3759 Temperature Use Range minutes up to 121 minutes up to 250

3M™ Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 Available Sizes Property Values Standard Roll Length 54.9 m 60 yd Handling/Application Information Application Ideas

  • Fine Line paint masking
  • Can sealing
  • Circuit board conformal coat masking
  • Solvent resistant masking
  • Electroplating stop o masking, non-critical
  • Silk screen masking
  • Circuit board splash mask protection
  • Lettering
  • Moisture resistant masking
  • Labeling (surface writable) Storage and Shelf Life Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton. To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of manufacture. Trademarks Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. References Property Values 3m.com Product Page https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all- 3m-products/~/Scotch-Fine-Line-Tape-218? N=5002385+3293241622&rt=rud Safety Data Sheet (SDS) https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/SDS- search/results/? gsaAction=msdsSRA&msdsLocale=en_US&co=ptn&q=218

3M™ Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 ISO Statement Information This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards. Technical Information: The technical information, guidance, and other statements contained in this document or otherwise provided by 3M are based upon records, tests, or experience that 3M believes to be reliable, but the accuracy, completeness, and representative nature of such information is not guaranteed. Such information is intended for people with knowledge and technical skills sucient to assess and apply their own informed judgment to the information. No license under any 3M or third party intellectual property rights is granted or implied with this information. Product Selection and Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can aect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. As a result, customer is solely responsible for evaluating the product and determining whether it is appropriate and suitable for customer’s application, including conducting a workplace hazard assessment and reviewing all applicable regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, etc.). Failure to properly evaluate, select, and use a 3M product and appropriate safety products, or to meet all applicable safety regulations, may result in injury, sickness, death, and/or harm to property. Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Unless a dierent warranty is specically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature (in which case such warranty governs), 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specication 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, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE. If a 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability: Except for the limited remedy stated above, and except to the extent prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost prots or business opportunity), regardless of the legal or equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.

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