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ASK A 3M EXPERT July, 2015 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A Product Description 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A is a premium high performance crepe paper masking tape designed to perform well in most industrial painting situations, including the use of bake cycles. This smooth to the touch masking tape, embodies all the features that are desirable of a paint masking tape and designed speci cally for the professional painter. 231A designation was added 12/04 for the Aerospace market. Product Features • Can be quali ed for ASTM D-6123 (replaces obsolete PPP-T-42C, Type I, (CID-A-A-883B). • Rubber adhesive with instant adhesion that sticks easily and allows fast application. • Good holding power that resists lifting or curling that helps reduce rework. • Superior adhesive transfer resistance with clean removal that helps reduce rework. • Smooth mini-crepe backing results in excellent surface contact with very secure holding. • Excellent conformability and easy handling that reduces time involved in application. • The backing is solvent and moisture resistant that helps reduce bleedthrough minimizing rework. • The backing has excellent dead stretch for minimal recovery that reduces rework. • Easy to tear backing aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering giving one piece removal to help reduce labor. • Special backsize treatment gives a balanced unwind that helps reduce waste. • Paint ake resistance that reduces rework due to contamination, results in a quality paint job. • Designed for indoor use only as it should not be subjected to outdoor exposure for prolonged periods of sunlight as the tape may become very di cult to remove. Best results are obtained if applied and removed within 24 hours. 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A Technical Information Note The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for speci cation purposes. Typical Physical Properties Property Values Method Color Tan Total Tape Thickness 0.19 mm Backing Smooth mini-crepe paper, treated with a heat resistant saturant. Adhesive Rubber 7.6 mil ASTM D3652 Typical Performance Characteristics Property Values Method Substrate Stainless Steel Peel Adhesion 4.1 N/cm 38 oz/in ASTM D3330 Tensile Strength 49 N/cm 448 oz/in ASTM D3759 Elongation at Break 10 % Temperature Use Range Removes cleanly after 30 minutes up to 149 °C ASTM D3759 Removes cleanly after 30 minutes up to 300 °F Available Sizes Property Standard Roll Length Values 55 m 60 yd 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A Handling/Application Information Application Ideas 3MTM High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A is well suited for painting on automobiles, aircraft, trucks, boats and painting of fabricated parts. 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 within 18 months from date of manufacture. Trademarks Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M Company. References Safety Data Sheet (SDS) https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/SDS-search/results/? gsaAction=msdsSRA&msdsLocale=en_US&co=ptn&q=231/231A ISO Statement This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards. Technical Information The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Product Selection and Use Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can a ect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can a ect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is t for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer Unless an additional warranty is speci cally stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M 231/231A product meets the applicable 3M product speci cations at the time 3M ships the product and for a period of 12 months from date of shipment. 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 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550 www.3M.com Please recycle. © 3M 2019. All Rights Reserved. The brands listed above are trademarks of 3M