Tartan™
Box Sealing Tape
369
Product Description Tartan™ Box Sealing Tape 369 is a general purpose packaging tape used for non-
critical box sealing applications. This product has a conformable backing and a
pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive system. This construction provides a good
closure for lightweight boxes exposed to minimal distribution hazards.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data January, 2011
Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be considered r epresentativ e
or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 30 oz./in. width (32 N/100 mm width) D-3330
Tensile Strength:
Machine Direction: 19 lbs./in. width (333 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Cross Direction: 38 lbs./in. width (666 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759
Thickness - Backing: 1.0 mil (0.025 mm) D-3652
Total: 1.6 mil (0.041 mm) D-3652
Holding Power to Fiberboard: 1,000 + minutes D-3654
Construction Backing Adhesive Colors
Biaxially oriented Pressure sensitive hot Clear and tan
polyprop ylene film melt rubber-resin
Features • Adheres to a v ariety of surfaces.
• Low strength conformable backing.
• Edge tear and split resistance.
• Good holding power to f iberboard.
• Reliable closures.
• Roll to roll consistency increases productivity for improved unit costs.
• Meets FDA requirements for indirect food contact.
Clear Tan
Standard Widths: 36 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm 48 mm and 72 mm
Core Size (ID): 3 in. 3 in.
Lengths: 50 m, 100 m, 914 m, 1500 m 100 m
Available Sizes
Tartan™Box Sealing Tape
369
A pplication Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers
and semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment is available. Application of
Tartan™ Box Sealing Tape 369 is most easily accomplished at room temperature.
At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes more firm.
Once applied, Tartan tape 369 performs well throughout the normal temperature
ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage
environments.
Storage Conditions Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relati ve
humidity are recommended.
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 Disclaimer
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Product Use
Tartan is a trademark of 3M.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
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whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
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