22 Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape Data Sheet LISTED LR48769 539H Insulation Tape Product Description Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs. Scotch 22 Electrical Tape is a premium grade, 10 mil thick, vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to Harnessing of wires and cables perform continuously in ambient temperatures up to 80C (176F). The tape is conformable for cold Typical Data/Physical Properties weather applications down to 10C (15F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, Temperature Rating: acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions UL 510 80C (176F) (including ultraviolet exposure). The combination of elastic backing and aggressive adhesive provides CSA moisture tight electrical and mechanical protection C22.2 No 197-M1983 80C (176F) with minimum bulk. 22 tape is an Underwriters Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Color Black Association Certified Insulating Tape. Thickness UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape ASTM D-1000 10 mils (product category OANZ), file E129200 CSA Certification Standard C22.2 No. 197- Adhesion to Steel M1983 PVC Insulation Tape, File LR 48769 ASTM D-1000 22C (72F) 20 oz/in Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing Pressure sensitive rubber based adhesive Adhesion to Backing ASTM D-1000 Compatible with solid dielectric cable 22C (72F) 20 oz/in insulations Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors Breaking Strength ASTM D-1000 For indoor or outdoor applications 22C (72F) 20 lbs./in Increased mechanical strength Ultimate Elongation Extra physical protection against abrasion ASTM D-1000 200% Flammability Applications UL 510 1 sec. Primary electrical insulation for all wire and ASTM D-1000 4 sec. cable splices rated up to 600 volts and 80C (176F) Accelerated Aging ASTM D-1000 80% Primary electrical insulation for 600 volt bus applications, and protective jacketing for low and Telescoping high voltage bus 24 hrs 50C (120F) <0.1 inchAll connectors having irregular surfaces shall be Electrical Properties padded with Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty or Scotch 130C Rubber Splicing Tape prior to Voltage Rating insulating with 22 tape. UL 510 600V Mechanical protection (outer jacketing) Dielectric Breakdown All rubber and thermoplastic insulating high voltage ASTM D-1000 power cable tape splices and repairs shall be Standard Condition 12,000V overwrapped with at least two half lapped layers of High Humidity 90% of Standard Scotch 22 vinyl electrical tape. Insulation Resistance 6 ASTM D-1000 >1 x 10 megohms Insulation Techniques The tape shall be applied in half lapped layers with Note: These are typical values and should not be sufficient tension to produce a uniform wind (for used for specification purposes. most applications, this tension will reduce the tapes width to approximately 5/8 of its original width). On pigtail splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the Specification end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut through. Wrap tape Product up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. Apply the tape with no The tape is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging. its copolymers and has a rubber based, pressure sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 10 mils thick, Shelf Life and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame Retardant and Weather Resistant. The Scotch 22 Vinyl Electrical Tape has a 5-year shelf tape must be applicable at temperatures ranging from life (from date of manufacture) when stored under the 15F through 100F (-10C through 38C) without following recommended storage conditions. Store loss of physical properties. The tape shall be behind present stock in a clean, dry place at a classified for use in both indoor and outdoor temperature of 70F (21C) and 40-50% relative environments. The tape shall be compatible with humidity. Good stock rotation is recommended. synthetic cable insulation, jackets and splicing Availability compounds. The tape will remain stable and will not telescope more than 0.1 inches when maintained at Scotch 22 Vinyl Electrical Tape is available from temperatures below 120F (50C). your local 3M authorized distributor in the following standard roll size: Engineering/Architectural Specification 3/4 in. x 36 yd. Primary electrical insulation (branch wiring in wet or dry locations): Other lengths and widths are available by special All splices for 600 volt wire rated 80C (176F) and request. below shall be insulated with a minimum of two half lapped layers of Scotch 22 Vinyl Electrical Tape. Scotch and Scotchfil are trademarks of 3M. Important Notice Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture as of the date of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted. Electrical Products Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 www.3M.com/elpd 3M IPC 2000 78-8124-4842-7-B