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3M™Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979
with clean removal Typical duct tape with residue and degradation
3M™
Duct Tape 8979
Typical
Duct Tape
Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979/8979N
• High tensile strength for demanding
applications.
• Easy to tear straight across and down
without curling for ease of application.
Clean removal for up to 6 months outdoors and indoors
The latest advance in the 3M™Duct
Tape line takes high performance in
new directions – outdoors into the sun
and cleanly off the surface.
• Removes cleanly for up to six
months from most opaque surfaces
even after exposure to sunlight and
temperature extremes.
Temporary
capping of pipes.
• Stays on for up to one year without
deterioration even outdoors.
• Saves time of removing sticky residue.
• Strong waterproof backing
resists wear, abrasion, moisture,
and weathering.
• Aggressive adhesive for quick and
reliable attachment.
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Note: Data should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used
for specification purposes.
3M™Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 and
8979N (Nuclear Grade) Physical Properties
3M™Performance Plus Duct Tape Nuclear
Grade 8979N Additional Properties
Adhesion to steel 52 oz./in. width (57 N/100mm)
Tensile strength 36 lbs./in. (643 N/100mm)
Elongation at break 21%
Tape thickness 12.6 mil (0.33mm)
Temp use range Up to 200°F (93°C)
Clean removal indoors 40 -120°F (4 - 49°C)
Clean removal outdoors Up to 6 months
Backing Polyethylene film over cloth scrim
Adhesive Natural and synthetic rubber
Compliance UL723, HUD, BOCA
Leachable Halogens: (Cl, Fl, Br) <200 ppm, MIL-STD-2041D
Leachable Sulfur: <200 ppm, MIL-STD-2041D
Compliance ASME NQA-1, MIL-STD-2041D
© 2006, 3M. All rights reserved.
70-0709-5387-5
3M™Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979
3M™Performance Plus Duct Tape Nuclear Grade 8979N
* Each roll individually wrapped and marked with UPC Number
** All lengths are 54.8 m (60 yards), except 00-048011-53851-8
which is 22.8 m (25 yards).
UPC Color Size** Rolls/ Cases/
case pallet
00-048011-53922-5 Slate Blue 24 mm (1") 48 24
*00-021200-56468-0 Slate Blue 48 mm (2") 24 24
00-021200-56469-7 Slate Blue 72 mm (3") 12 30
00-021200-56470-3 Slate Blue 96 mm (4") 12 30
00-048011-58183-5 Slate Blue
144 mm (6")
630
*00-048011-53851-8 Slate Blue 48 mm (2") 12** 40
*00-048011-53916-4 Olive 48 mm (2") 24 24
*00-048011-53918-8 Black 48 mm (2") 24 24
00-048011-58120-1 Slate Blue
12"
230
00-048011-58119-5 Slate Blue
22"
130
UPC Color Size** Rolls/ Cases/
case pallet
00-048011-58130-9 Red 24 mm (1") 48 24
00-048011-53914-0 Red 48 mm (2") 24 24
00-048011-53915-7 Red 72 mm (3") 12 30
00-021200-74327-6 Slate Blue 48 mm (2") 24 24
00-021200-74328-3 Slate Blue 72 mm (3") 12 30
00-048011-58185-9 Slate Blue
144 mm (6")
630
Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
900 Bush Avenue, Building 21-1W-10
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3M.com/duct
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.
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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.
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special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
The Only NASCAR Officially
Licensed Duct Tape
Masking access holes.
Hanging poly.
Sandblast overspray masking. Capping conduit.
Outdoor holding.
Wide variety of outdoor and indoor applications
Hanging poly. Outdoor holding.
Masking access holes. Sandblast overspray masking. Capping conduit.
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