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Adhesive Transfer Tapes
with Adhesive 300
927 • 950 • 950EK
Technical Data
September, 2002
Product Description
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes with 3M™ Adhesive 300 offer adhesion to a wide
variety of surfaces, including many plastics. This pressure-sensitive medium firm
acrylic adhesive family features a very high initial adhesion and good shear
holding power.
Construction
Products
Adhesive Type:
Adhesive Carrier:
Release Liner:
Approximate Thickness:
Release Liner
Tape only
Tape Color:
Tape 927
Tape 950
Tape 950EK
300
300
300
None
None
None
Tan paper
Tan paper
White extensible
Kraft paper
0.004 in.
(0.10 mm)
0.004 in.
(0.10 mm)
0.006 in.
(0.15 mm)
0.002 in.
(0.05 mm)
0.005 in.
(0.13 mm)
0.005 in.
(0.13 mm)
Clear
Clear
Clear
Adhesive Transfer Tapes with Adhesive 300
927 • 950 • 950EK
Typical Physical
Properties and
Performance
Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Products
Adhesion to Steel:
(ASTM Test Methods)
Reltative High Temperatures
Operating Ranges:
Long Term (days, weeks)
Short Term (minutes, hours)
Relative Solvent Resistance:
Available Sizes
Tape 927
Tape 950
Tape 950EK
60 oz./in.
(66 N/100 mm)
75 oz./in.
(82 N/100 mm)
75 oz./in.
(82 N/100 mm)
180°F
(82°C)
180°F
(82°C)
180°F
(82°C)
250°F
(121°C)
250°F
(121°C)
250°F
(121°C)
Medium
Medium
Medium
U.V. Resistance:
Not recommended for direct exposure to sunlight or other
sources of ultra violet (U.V.) light.
Shelf Life of Tape in Roll Form:
24 months from date of manufacture when stored in
original cartons at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.
Available Lengths
(Subject to Minimum Order
Requirements):
Standard
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
60 yd.
(54.9 m)
5/16" - 1/2" widths
180 yd.
(165 m)
180 yd.
(165 m)
180 yd.
(165 m)
1/2" - 1" widths
180 yd.
(165 m)
180 yd.
(165 m)
180 yd.
(165 m)
1" - maximum
360 yd.
(330 m)
360 yd.
(330 m)
360 yd.
(330 m)
1/8 in.
(12.7 mm)
1/8 in.
(12.7 mm)
1/8 in.
(12.7 mm)
48.0 in
(1220 mm)
48.0 in
(1220 mm)
48.0 in
(1220 mm)
Maximum in:
1/8" - 5/16" widths
Available Widths
(Subject to Minimum Order
Requirements):
Minimum
Maximum
Normal Slitting Tolerance:
± 1/32 in.
(0.8 mm)
Core Size (ID):
3.0 in.
(76.2 mm)
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Adhesive Transfer Tapes with Adhesive 300
927 • 950 • 950EK
Application Techniques
• Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact
developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and
improve bond strength.
• To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry, and well
unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol or heptane.
Note: Be sure to follow solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use
when using solvents.
• Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21° to 38°C). Initial tape
application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended
because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly
applied, low temperature holding is satisfactory.
General Information
• The resistance of these tapes to ultra violet (U.V.) light is fair. Applications where
the adhesive mass is directly exposed to sunlight or other sources of U.V. light
through glass, clear plastic, etc. should be avoided. Edge exposure is generally
satisfactory.
• 3M™ Adhesive 300 has relatively good resistance to moderate amounts of
plasticizers. Applications may be subjectively evaluated by the user testing the tape
in contact with the materials at conditions of 150°F (66°C) for a period of 5-7 days.
• Adhesive 300 will not bleed into most paper stocks which helps minimize possible
discoloration of posters, business forms.
• 3M™ tapes 927 and 950 meet the requirements of U.S. Government Specification
MIL-P-19834B, Amend 1.
Application Ideas
3M™ tapes 927, 950 and 950EK are ideal for attaching a wide variety of similar and
dissimilar materials where an aggressive adhesive with high initial adhesion is desired.
Some applications ideas are:
• Splicing of film, foils, fabrics.
• Laminating adhesive for foams, photos, fabrics, metal or plastic nameplates.
• General purpose holding and mounting applications.
Application Equipment
To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to
ensure acceptable quality. To learn more about working with pressure-sensitive
adhesives please refer to technical bulletin, Lamination Techniques for Converters
of Laminating Adhesives (70-0704-1430-8).
For additional dispenser information, contact your local 3M sales representative, or
the toll free 3M sales assistance number at 1-800-362-3550.
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Adhesive Transfer Tapes with Adhesive 300
927 • 950 • 950EK
For Additional
Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call toll free 1-800-223-7427
or visit www.3M.com/converter. Address correspondence to: 3M Engineered Adhesives Division, 3M
Center, Building 220-7E-01, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada,
phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico, phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.
Certification/
Recognition
MSDS
3M has not prepared a MSDS for this product which is not subject to the MSDS requirements of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 C.F.R.
1910.1200(b)(6)(v). When used under reasonable conditions or in accordance with the 3M directions
for use, the product should not present a health and safety hazard. However, use or processing of the
product in a manner not in accordance with the directions for use may affect its performance and
present potential health and safety hazards.
TSCA
This product is defined as an article under the Toxic Substances Control Act and is therefore exempt from
inventory listing requirements.
Important Notice
3M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. User is
responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s
method of application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product in a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the surface preparation
of those materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time
and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors
that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the
use and performance of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and
control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.
Limitation of Remedies
and Liability
If the 3M product is proved to be defective, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT 3M’S OPTION, SHALL BE TO
REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3M PRODUCT.
3M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including, but not limited to, contract, negligence,
warranty, or strict liability.
ISO 9002
This Engineered Adhesives Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards.
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Converter Markets
Engineered Adhesives Division
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
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