Repulpable Barricade Tapes 500 Series
Data Sheet
Description
February 2009
Scotch
®
Repulpable Barricade Tapes 500 Series are nominal 10-mil tapes, constructed
of a 100% cotton fabric. These reusable tapes are an excellent alternative to standard
barricade tapes for areas where plastics are prohibited.
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 2002/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under
RoHS. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part
on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
Agency
Approvals & Self
Certifications
Typical
Properties
Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 73° (~23° ) unless otherwise stated.
F
C
Physical
Property (Test Method)
Color and Text
Material
Thickness
Length
Width
Typical Value
US units
Variable (see availability chart)
Cotton fabric
10-mil
150 ft.
3 in.
Specifications
The tape shall be of good manufacturing quality in terms of appearance. It shall not
gap or telescope more than 0.1 inches when stored at temperatures below 49° It
C.
must be flexible or not be stiff or brittle in applications ranging from below 0° to
C
about 38° The tape must be removable from the rol l without difficulty.
C.
The tape shall be smooth, uniform, and free of defects and irregularities. The print
shall be uniform, the lettering free of lumps, free of visibly large voids and foreign
materials. The warning words shall be legible, correctly spelled and fully printed. The
ink shall be dry, firmly bonded to the substrate, and not transferable to non-printed
parts of the film.
Shelf Life &
Storage
Availability
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°
C/50° to 27°
F
C/80° and <75% relative humidity).
F
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where to
Buy] or call 1-800-245-3573.
Product
Text
Color
Scotch 515
Scotch 516
DANGER
CAUTION
Red
Yellow
Scotch
®
Repulpable Barricade Tape 500 Series
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evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated
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contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon,
in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited
Remedy; Limited
Liability
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above,
your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of
the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or
consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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Austin, TX 78726-9000
800-245-3573 / 651-737-7222 (24 hours)
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