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Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 Data Sheet Product Description July 2021 3M Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 is a black, 30-mil (0.76 mm) thick, premium grade rubber splicing tape composed of a self-fusing Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) backing supplied on a removable polyethylene liner.  Commonly used as primary insulation for cable splice and termination applications up to 69kV (ASTM D4388, Type III)  Compatible with common solid dielectric cable insulations  Operating Temperature Rated to 194°F (90°C), Emergency Overload Rating to 266°F (130°C)  Halogen free per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61249-2-21 standard  Country of Origin: Brazil Properties Value Imperial (Metric) Physical Properties Color - Visual Black Backing Operating Temperature Rating Emergency Overload Rating2 2 Thermal Conductivity3– Nominal Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) 194°F (90°C) 266°F (130°C) Thickness1 Tensile Strength1 – Minimum Pass Heat Resistance1 (7 days @ 130°C) Pass Ozone Resistance1 Pass UV Resistance1 Pass Value Imperial (Metric) 30 +/- 3.0 mils (0.76 +/- 0.076 mm) 250 psi (1.7 MPa) Elongation1 – Minimum 0.15 W/m-K Fusion @ 300% Strain1 Notes: 1. 2. 3. Mechanical Properties Electrical Properties Dielectric Strength1 – Minimum Standard After 96 hrs @ 23°C 96% RH Volume Resistivity1 – Minimum After 96 hrs @ 23°C / 50% RH After 96 hrs @ 23°C / 96% RH Permittivity in Air1 – Maximum After 24 hrs @ 23°C (H2O Immersion) After 24 hrs @ 70°C (H2O Immersion) Dissipation Factor in Air1 – Maximum After 24 hrs @ 23°C (H2O Immersion) After 24 hrs @ 70°C (H2O Immersion) 700% Value Imperial (Metric) 700 V/mil (27.6 kV/mm) ≥90% Standard Value 1014 ohm.cm 1013 ohm.cm 4.0 4.0 5% 5% ASTM D4325 Test Method - properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated ASTM D4388 Standard Specification, Type III ASTM C518 Test Method - properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated Agency Approvals & Self Certifications  Self-certified to ASTM D4388, Type III up to 69 kV (Test Report available)  For Regulatory information including RoHS, REACH, please visit www.3M.com/regs Installation Techniques 3M Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 should be applied in successive half-lapped layers by highly stretching tape (for most applications this stretch will reduce the tape width to a minimum of ¾ original width) throughout the entire application until the required build-up is reached to produce a uniform winding. Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored in a humiditycontrolled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and