Effective : November. 2010 Scotch(R) Easy Tear Tape General Description: Easy to tear light yellow transparent tape for everyday multi-purpose sealing, labeling and repair Product Name Description Scotch(R) Easy Tear Tape An easy to tear light yellow transparent tape for everyday multi-purpose sealing, labeling and repair Product Characteristic Value* Backing: 28 microns bi-oriented polypropylene film Adhesive: Waterbased Synthetic Acrylic Adhesion to steel : 125 cN/cm Tensile strength (on the roll ) : 2 daN/cm width Elongation at break (on the roll) : 20% Unwind : 2.24 N/cm Total Thickness: 40 microns Color: Light Yellow *These are typical values. 3M does not guarantee every roll will have these specific test values. Stationery & Office Supplies Customer Technical Center, 3M France Beauchamp Features/Advantages Benefits: Feature (HAS) Waterbased acrylic adhesive Advantage (WHICH MEANS) Benefit (SO THAT) Long-aging, nonyellowing. Will not dry out or stain. Saves time and money. Good adhesion to a variety of surfaces. Eliminates the need for multiple tapes for the office. Bi-oriented Polypropylene Thin backing Items taped together are not bulky, helps keep a professional look. Extruded film Non-solvent process. Fewer emissions released into the atmosphere during processing. Easy tear Makes the job to tear by hand easier APPLICATIONS: Tape for everyday multi-purpose sealing, labeling and repair. TECHNICAL NOTES: Though the product will last almost indefinitely in normal office conditions, the shelf life of the tape is 1 year from the date of manufacture. Best storage conditions are 20 C and 50% relative humidity Best applications are for paper to paper, or posting lightweight single-sheet paper to smooth dry surfaces. Solventless construction with no LAB and no primer coatings Stationery & Office Supplies Customer Technical Center, 3M France Beauchamp