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Polyester Tape
854
Product Description 3M™ Polyester Tape 854 is an oqaque, cream-colored polyester tape with excellent
chemical resistance in precious metal plating, especially gold.
Technical Data
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 59 oz./in. width (64 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength at Break: 29 lbs./in. width (509 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 123% D-3759
Backing Thickness: 1.0 mil (0.03 mm) D-3652
Total Tape Thickness: 2.7 mils (0.065 mm) D-3652
Water Vapor Transmission Rate: 1.6 gms H2O/100 sq. in./24 hrs.
(24.8 g/m224 h)
Product Construction
Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Polyester Rubber Cream 72 yds. (66 m)
Features • Polyester film backing imparts excellent chemical and thermal stability.
• Remains flexible at -60°F (-50°C) and retains dimensional stability up to 300°F
(149°C).
• Resists many solvents typically found in photographic, electroplating and
chemical milling processes. Note: Hot caustics will weaken the backing after
prolonged immersion.
• Extended periods of exposure to elevated temperatures or outdoor conditions will
cause an increase in bond strength. During this exposure, however, the film can
become brittle and lose its tensile strength.
• Roll stability is excellent up to one year.
Typical Ph ysical
Properties Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be considered repr esentati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
A pplication Ideas • Chemical resistance in precious metal plating, especially gold.
• Protection in sodium hydroxide etching of aluminum.
• Protection of substrates during chemical milling.
• General splicing.
3M™P olyester Tape
854
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
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tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under
which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to
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user’s method of application.
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Warranty and
Limited Remedy
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3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
Limitation of Liability
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
ISO 9001:2000
Printed in U.S .A.
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