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3 Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 Technical Data November, 2008 Product Description 3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 can be used for many long-term weather resistant and protecting applications. Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Standard Widths Tedlar PVF Acrylic White 72 yds. (66 m) 1, 11/2, 2 in. (25, 38, 50 mm) ® Typical Physical Properties Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. ASTM Test Method Features Adhesion to Steel: 47 oz./in. width (51 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 24 lbs./in. width (420 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 170% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 2.1 mils (0.05 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 3.4 mils (0.09 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: -100° to 225°F (-73° to 107°C) • Good aging properties because it contains no plasticizers. It also remains tough and flexible over a broad temperature range. • The properties of Tedlar® film include excellent resistance to weathering, outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents and staining agents. • Tedlar® film tape is strong, flexible and fatigue resistant. Application Ideas • Sealing the seams of outdoor building panels, windows and doors as well as similar severe exposure applications. • Hinge seal on shower doors. 3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 Storage Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. 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. Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely with user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. User is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification 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 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. ISO 9001: 2000 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 (fax) www.3M.com/industrial Recycled Paper 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Tedlar is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. Inc. Printed in U.S.A. ©3M 2008 70-0703-2483-8 (11/08)