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Polyethylene Protective Tape
2E97C (Clear)
Technical Data
December, 2007
Product Description
3M™ Polyethylene Protective Tape 2E97C is a clear co-extruded multi-polymer
film coated with a very high-tack acrylic adhesive system designed especially to
help provide temporary protection of automotive carpets, fabric interiors and
carpeted door panels.
Product Construction
Backing
Co-extruded
multi-polymer
Adhesive
High-tack
acrylic
Color
Clear
Standard Roll Size
21 in. (533.4 mm) 24 in., (609.6 mm),
36 in. (914.4 mm) x 150 ft. (45.7 mm),
500 ft. (152.4 m), 1000 ft. (304.8 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.
Nominal Results
Adhesion to Steel:
(oz./in. width)
Tack Level:
Tensile Strength:
(Break or Yield)
Elongation:
(Break or Yield)
Total Tape Thickness:
35
Very High
4500 PSI / 3.1 MPA
600%
2.8 mils (0.07 mm)
D-882, D-3759
D-882, D-3759
D-3652
ASTM Test Method
D-3330
Features
• Lies flat and creates a secure bond while still allowing for removability without
tearing or slivering.
• Recommended for temporary protection of carpet and fabric made from synthetic
fibers. For use on natural or wood fibers, users should determine if suitable for
specific application.
• Not intended for use on wet or damp surfaces, including surfaces recently installed
with wet adhesives.
Application Ideas
• Automotive – carpet interiors (treated), floors and door panels and fabric seats
and headliners (treated).
• Fabrics (treated) – not recommended for delicate fabrics.
3M
™
Polyethylene Protective Tape
2E97C (Clear)
Application Techniques
Various temperature and traffic conditions will affect the performance of the tape.
It is essential for the user to evaluate and determine whether the tape is fit for a
particular use and avoid prolonged exposure to direct UV sunlight and moisture.
Concrete subfloors must be pretested for moisture vapor emissions prior to adhesive
installations since drying/curing conditions may not be sufficient to prevent entrapped
moisture vapor from the floor to pass through to the carpet’s surface and interact with
the protective tape, possibly, causing adhesive residue and carpet discoloration.
Generally available guidelines indicate that an emissions rate of less than 3.0 lbs.
over 1000 sq. ft. is acceptable unless specified otherwise by carpet manufacturer.
Obtain carpet manufacturers instructions on moisture levels in concrete before
proceeding with applying pads or wet adhesives. Follow wet adhesive manufacturer’s
instructions to provide adequate ventilation and drying time prior to installing the
carpet. Generally available guidelines indicate that fresh air ventilation must be
maintained at 48-72 hours at 65-95°F (18-35°C) @ a maximum of 65% relative
humidity.
Do not use protective tape over carpet or pads that have been installed with the
requirement that the adhesive still be wet.
It is generally suggested that protective tapes not be applied to the carpet until
moisture testing of concrete floors is within the carpet manufacturer’s guidelines,
the wet adhesive has been allowed to dry and the carpet has been installed for at
least two weeks with adequate ventilation per guidelines suggested.
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 12 months from date of
manufacture.
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3M
™
Polyethylene Protective Tape
2E97C (Clear)
For Additional
Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call toll free
1-800-241-2031 or 828-465-3053. Address correspondence to: PolyMask, a 3M company,
500 Thornburg Dr., P.O. Box 309, Conover, NC 28613. Our fax number is 1-800-672-3038
or 828-465-2404.
Product Use
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document
are based upon tests or experience that PolyMask Corporation and 3M believe are
reliable. However, many factors beyond the control of PolyMask Corporation and 3M
can affect the use and performance of a PolyMask Corporation and 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 PolyMask Corporation and 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 other product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging
for individual products, PolyMask Corporation and 3M warrants that each PolyMask
Corporation and 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time PolyMask
Corporation and 3M ships the product. Individual products may have additional or
different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or product packages.
POLYMASK CORPORATION AND 3M COMPANY MAKE 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 PolyMask Corporation and 3M product is fit for
a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the PolyMask Corporation and
3M product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and PolyMask
Corporation and 3M’s sole obligation will be, at PolyMask Corporation and 3M’s option,
to replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M Company and PolyMask Corporation, will not be
liable for any loss or damage arising from the PolyMask Corporation and 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 product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards by PolyMask Corporation, a 3M company.
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Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
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10% post-consumer
PolyMask Corporation is a 3M Company.
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