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Duct Tape
6969
Product Description 3M™ Duct Tape 6969 is an industrial strength duct tape composed of an abrasion
resistant, polyethylene film over a dense cloth scrim w ater proof backing with an
aggressi v e rubber adhesiv e used for demanding duct tape applications.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data June, 2005
Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be consider ed representati v e
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 61 oz./in. width (66 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 32 lbs./in. width (560 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 16% D-3759
Thickness: 10.7 mils (0.27 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 200°F (93°C)
Flammability: Meets UL 723 E-84
Product Construction
Backing Adhesive Colors Standard Roll Length Standard Roll Width
Polyethylene Rubber Black, 60 yds. (54.8 m) Black and olive:
film over olive, 1.89 in. (48 mm)
cloth scrim silver Silver: 1.89, 2.83 in.
(48, 72 mm)
Features Of fers industrial strength backing, easy tear, abrasion resistance, and tack-free
edges.
Meets UL 723, HUD, and BOCA codes.
Olive color is useful for military applications.
Low tack roll edges (48 mm) so edges stay cleaner for less surf ace contamination,
and less waste.
Individual roll wrap (48 mm) that preserves integrity of the roll for less waste.
Polyethylene coated cloth scrim that resists moisture to prolong tape bond.
Rubber adhesiv e that adheres aggressively to most surf aces for good holding power.
A pplication Ideas A good choice of tape for HVAC, industrial, construction, abatement, trucking
and automotive industries.
Reinforcing, bundling, moisture proofing, sealing, splicing, temporary repair.
Hanging poly, repairing and splicing tarps, seaming.
3MDuct Tape
6969
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.
Printed in U.S .A.
©3M 2005 70-0709-5182-0 (6/05)
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