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Aluminum Foil Tape
1449
Technical Data
Product Description
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 1449 is an 1.4 mil (nominal) dead soft aluminum foil
backing combined with a transparent, acrylic adhesive.
Product Construction
Backing
Dead soft aluminum foil
Adhesive
Acrylic
Color
Shiny silver
Standard Roll Length
60 yds. (55 m)
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness:
Water Vapor:
Transmission Rate:
Temperature Use Range:
37 oz./in. width (40 N/100 mm)
19 lbs./in. width (333 N/100 mm)
11%
1.4 mils (0.04 mm)
2.6 mils (0.07 mm)
0.1g H
2
O/100 in.
2
/24 Hrs.
(155g/m
2
.24h)
-25° to 250°F (-32° to 121°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
Features
• Can be used indoors or out for long term applications.
• Thinnest 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape for added conformability.
• The acrylic adhesive combined with the durable aluminum backing offers ideal
properties for long serviceable life both indoors and out.
• Aluminum backing provides excellent reflection of both heat and light.
• High formable foil alloy allows for application to complex shape surfaces.
• Best adhesion results obtained when applied to clean dry surfaces about 32°F (0°C).
Application Ideas
• High conformability for wrapping applications.
• General purpose heat reflector.
• Mechanically hold wires and cooling coils to appliance walls.
• Securing and heat transfer medium in the refrigeration industry.
• General purpose holding, patching and sealing applications – indoors and out.
3M
™
Aluminum Foil Tape
1449
Storage
Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) 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.
Product Use
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon
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
perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user’s method of application.
Warranty and
Limited Remedy
Unless stated otherwise in 3M’s product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual
products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the
product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature,
package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF
DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product
is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the 3M product is defective within the
warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation will be, at 3M’s option, to
replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the
3M product, 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.
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/
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