Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 Data Sheet July 2011 Description Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 is a premium grade, 8.5-mil thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to perform continuously in ambient temperatures up to 105C (220F). The tape is conformable for cold weather applications down to -18C (0F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions. The combination of elastic backing and aggressive adhesive provides moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk. Scotch Tape Super 88 is an Underwriters Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Association Certified Insulating Tape. Agency Approvals & UL Listed UL 510 Standard Insulating Tape (product category OANZ), File E129200 Self Certifications CSA Certification Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 PVC Insulating Tape, File LR48769 RoHS 2002/95/EC RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC means that the product or part (Product) does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3Ms knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. Tape Features Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing Pressure-sensitive rubber-based adhesive Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations Compatible with rubber and synthetic splicing compounds, as well as epoxy and polyurethane resins Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors For indoor or outdoor applications Applications Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts and 105C (220F) Primary electrical insulation for 600-volt bus applications, and protective jacketing for high- and low-voltage bus Protective jacketing for high-voltage cable splices and repairs Harnessing of wires and cables 1 of 3 3 Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 Typical Properties Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum. Properties measured at room temperature 73F (23C) unless otherwise stated. Physical Property Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D-1000*) US units (metric) Color Black Thickness* 8.5 mils (0,22 mm) Adhesion to Steel* 22C (72F) 28 oz./in. (3,0 N/10 mm) -18C (0F) 60 oz./in. (6,5 N/10 mm) Adhesion to Backing* 22C (72F) 28 oz./in. (3,0 N/10 mm) -18C (0F) 60 oz./in. (6,5 N/10 mm) Breaking Strength* 22C (72F) 20 lbs./in. (35 N/10 mm) Ultimate Elongation* 22C (72F) 250% -18C (0F) 100% Flagging* < 0.1 in. (2,5 mm) Telescoping 24 hrs. W 50C (120F) < 0.1 in. (2,5 mm) Flammability (Maximum) UL 510 Pass Electrical Property Typical Value (Test Method ASTM D-1000*) US units (metric) Dielectric Breakdown* Standard condition 10,000 volts High Humidity Condition 90% of Standard Insulation Resistance* 6 > 1x 10 Megohms (High Humidity Method) Product Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or its Specifications copolymers, and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be 8.5 mils thick, and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame- Retardant and Cold Resistant. The tape must be applied at temperatures ranging from 0F through 100F (-18C through 38C), without loss of physical properties. It shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, jackets and splicing compounds. Scotch Tape Super 88 will remain stable and will not telescope more than 0.1 inches when maintained at temperatures below 120F (50C). 2 of 3