Polyester Tape
853
Technical Data
June, 2013
Product Description
3M™ Polyester Tape 853 is comprised of strong, thin polyester backing with high
shear, solvent resistant acrylic adhesive. These qualities make this tape ideal for
applications where solvent exposure is a concern. It produces a reliable bond to a
wide variety of substrates. The overall thinness this tape makes it ideal for splicing.
Product Construction
Backing
Polyester
Adhesive
Acrylic
Color
Transparent
Standard Roll Length
72 yds. (65.8 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.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Thickness:
46 oz./in. width (50 N/100 mm)
25 lbs./in. width (434 N/100 mm)
83%
1.1 mils (0.03 mm)
2.2 mils (0.06 mm)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
D-3833
Water Vapor Transmission Rate: 1.0 g/100 in
2
/24 hrs. (15.5 g/m
2
/24 hrs.)
Temperature Use Range:
-60°F - 300°F (50°C - 150°C)
Features
• Can be qualified to meet Federal Spec. L-T-100 Type I.
• Meets flammability requirements of FAR 25.853(a) Appendix F Part I (a)(1)(ii).
• Polyester backing provides strength without thickness.
• Transparent backing allows visibility of information protected by the tape.
• Acrylic adhesive is resistant to many solvents including jet engine fuel, hydraulic
fluid, and lubricating oils.
• Tape has excellent shear holding.
• Versatile adhesive sticks to a wide variety of substrates.
• Low moisture vapor transmission rate.
3M
™
Polyester Tape
853
Application Ideas
• High tension splicing application.
• Critical label protection.
• Tape hinge.
• Aerospace applications that require FAR flammability rating.
• Sealing critical area from moisture intrusion.
Storage
Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% relative
humidity in the original packaging material.
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of
such information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
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and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
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whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards.
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