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Polyurethane Protective Tape
8561
Technical Datasheet
Product Description
April 2010
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8561 is made from an abrasion-resistant polyurethane
elastomer that resists puncture, tearing, abrasion and erosion. 3M 8561 Tape provides a simple,
easy, and fast method of protecting a surface from corrosion, abrasion, erosion and minor impact
damage. 3M 8561 Tape is constructed with a long-aging, solvent-resistant, pressure-sensitive,
acrylic adhesive protected with an easy-release paper liner.
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8561 is a transparent tape available with a paper liner only.
Typical Physical
Properties and
Performance
Characteristics
Notes: 1) The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only
and should not be used for specification purposes.
2) ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials.
3) Metric values are listed in parenthesis.
A. Dimensions
Approximate Applied Thickness:*
0.012 inch (0.30 mm) Film
0.002 inch (0.06 mm) Adhesive
0.014 inch (0.36 mm) = Total thickness
36 yd (32.9 m)
Minimum 1/4 inch Maximum 48 inches
(0.625 cm to 122 cm)
0.79 lb/yd
2
(428 g/m
2
)
Standard Roll Length:
Available Widths:
Approximate Weight:*
*Excludes the paper liner that is removed from the tape prior to application.
B. Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics
Property
Tensile Strength @ Break
Elongation % @ Break
Peel Adhesion @ 70°F (21°C) to:
Plate Glass
Test
Method
ASTM D882
ASTM D882
ASTM D3330
Method A
24 hour dwell
ASTM D3330
Method A
24 hour dwell
ASTM D3330
Method A
24 hour dwell
ASTM D3330
Method A
24 hour dwell
Units
lb/in (N/100 mm)
%
oz/in (N/100 mm)
Typical
Value
75 (1313)
400
36 (39)
Anodized Aluminum
oz/in (N/100 mm)
62 (67)
Acrylic Enamel Paint
oz/in (N/100 mm)
26 (28)
Mil-P-23377
Epoxy Primer
oz/in (N/100 mm)
42 (45)
General Information
• 3M 8561 Tape has good environmental resistance properties and has been used to isolate and protect
substrates from environmental damage and corrosive elements.
• 3M 8561 Tape may be painted per 3M Technical Bulletin “3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape, Paint
Instructions” (70-0702-6358-0 ).
3M
™
Polyurethane Protective Tape 8561
Technical Datasheet
Safety and Regulatory
•
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape
is
100%
solids and contains no hazardous air pollutants
(HAPs), volatile organic components (VOCs).
Respiratory protection is not required under
normal use conditions.
• Polyurethane Protective Tape meets US Federal and California regulations for landfillable materials.
The product is potentially recyclable.
• Packaging materials meet US Federal and California regulations for landfillable materials and are
recyclable or reusable.
• This product is considered to be an article that does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a
hazardous chemical under normal use conditions.
No special/hazardous labeling or packaging required and no regulations for air, ground or water
shipment for this product.
Keep film in a clean area, away from excessive moisture and out of direct sunlight. Store rolls in the
shipping carton. Return partially used rolls to the shipping carton.
Shelf Life:
Two (2) years from the date of manufacture or as expressly certified by 3M.
Refer to Product Label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety information before using
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