Scotch®
Fine Line Tape
218
Product Description Scotch®Fine Line Tape 218 is a high-performance film backed tape with low
profile and high adhesion to achieve excellent paint lines and for other masking
and holding applications.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data December, 2007
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 37 oz./in. width (40 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 13 lbs./in. width (228 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 720% D-3759
Tape Thickness: 5.0 mils (0.13 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes
Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Polypropylene Rubber adhesive with an Green, 60 yds. (54.9 m)
plastic film ideal balance of properties matte finish
for masking use
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Features • Will give an excellent color line separation due to its thinness.
• The specially processed film backing stretches easily for smooth curves, yet can
be easily torn by hand with a quick tearing action.
• Specially processed film backing will allow taping over fresh paint jobs sooner
than paper tapes with less chance of imprint damage.
• Has excellent moisture and solvent resistance.
• Not considered a high temperature tape but could be used on bake cycles up to
250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes.
• Should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or prolonged periods of sunlight as
tape may become difficult to remove.
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Scotch®Fine Line Tape
218
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
Storage Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within one year from date of
manufacture.
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user’s method of application.
Product Use
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Warranty and
Limited Remedy
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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
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
ISO 9001:2000
Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M.
Printed in U.S.A.
©3M 2007 70-0709-4628-3 (12/07)
Application Ideas • Fine Line paint masking • Can sealing
• Circuit board conformal coat masking • Solvent resistant masking
• Electroplating stop off masking, non-critical • Silk screen masking
• Circuit board splash mask protection • Lettering
• Moisture resistant masking • Labeling (surface writable)
