3 PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480 5481 Technical Data August, 2010 Product Description 3M PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480 and 5481 has a film backing with a silicone adhesive. Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Product Construction Skived PTFE Silicone Gray 36 yds. (32.9 m) (polytetrafluoroethylene) Typical Physical Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties ASTM Test Method 3M tape 5480 Adhesion to Steel: 20 oz./in. width (22 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 27 lbs./in. width (473 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 140% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 2.0 mils (0.05 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 3.7 mils (0.09 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: -65 to 500F (-54 to 260C) 3M tape 5481 Adhesion to Steel: 32 oz./in. width (35 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 49 lbs./in. width (858 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 335% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 5.0 mils (0.13 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 6.8 mils (0.17 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: -65 to 500F (-54 to 260C) Features Skived film tapes demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers. Provides excellent chemical resistance except to organic solvents. Note: The silicone adhesive will be attacked by commercial organic solvents and so are not recommended for applications requiring organic resistance. CAUTION: When PTFE film tape is exposed to temperatures above 600F (316C), small quantities of hazardous vapors may be released. INHALATION OF THESE VAPORS MAY BE HARMFUL OR MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Do not heat or expose PTFE film tape to temperatures above 600F (316C). 3M PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480 5481 Application Ideas Wrapping rubber laminating rollers on hot polyethylene extruders to create a release surface to help minimize clean-up. Easy-release surface provided by wrapping rollers, plates, belts, etc. where build- up of sticky materials and inks can occur. Chemical resistant surface for sealing and masking. Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are Technical Information based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Many factors beyond 3Ms control and uniquely within users knowledge and control can affect the use Product Use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product Warranty, literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time Limited Remedy, 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR and Disclaimer IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3Ms option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, Limitation of Liability whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. ISO 9001:2000 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 10% post-consumer 3M 2010 70-0709-5114-3 (8/10)