Scotch®
Solvent Resistant Masking Tape
226
Technical Data October, 2011
Product Description Scotch® Solvent Resistant Masking Tape 226 has a film backing that is resistant to
many solvent and water based solutions.
Product Construction Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Polyethylene / Saturated Rubber Black 60 yds. (55 m)
Crepe Paper
Typical Physical
Properties Note: The following technical information and data should be considered r epr esentative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 38 oz./in. width (42 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 34 lbs./in.width (595 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 11% D-3759
Tape Thickness: 10.6 mils (0.27 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 225°F (107°C) up to 30 minutes.*
*Has been laboratory tested on painted steel panels and found to remove cleanly at bake temperatures
of up to 225°F (107°C) for 30 minutes. The actual temperature and time perfo rmance may be higher or
lower for a given application. Clean removal can vary dependent on surface t ype, processing conditions
such as multiple bakes, type of paint involved as well as the temperature of the surface at removal. We
recommend testing the product under your conditions to determine if it meets your needs.
Features • Resistant to many solvent and water based solutions.
• Conformable backing.
• Clean removal properties on most opaque surfaces for up to three months of
outdoor exposure.
• Saturated crepe paper layer reinforces the tape to control stretch.
• Good quick stick.
• Tears by hand.
Application Ideas • Sealing and protection of metal, plastic and painted surfaces.
• Masking operations involving solvent and water based solutions in the aerospace
industry.
Scotch® So lv en t Resi st an t Mask in g Tap e
226
Storage Store under normal conditions of 70ºF (21ºC) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within one year 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.
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and performance of a 3M product in a particular applicat ion. Given the variety of factors that can affect
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determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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ISO
9001:
2008
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2008 standards.
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10% post-consumer
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