3
Scotch
821
Technical Data
®
Label Protection Tape
January 2014
Product Description
Scotch
®
Label Protection Tape 821 is a lightly tinted pink film tape designed for
protecting labels and packaging lists. The synthetic adhesive is designed for easy
handling and dispensing with low static. It also offers abrasion and moisture
protection. Writing on the backing with No. 2 pencils, ball point, and many marking
pens makes this label covering tape acceptable by the U.S. Postal Service and U.P.S.
Construction
Backing
Acetate
Adhesive
Acrylic
Colors
Transparent pink
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.
Adhesion to Steel:
Longitudinal Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Tape Thickness - Backing:
Total:
25 oz./in. width (27 N/100 mm width)
12 lbs./in.width (210 N/100 mm width)
15%
1.6 mil (0.040 mm)
2.5 mil (0.063 mm)
ASTM Test Method
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
Features
• Matte finish.
• Cuts easily and easy
to dispense.
• Low static.
• Write on surface.
• Low glare surface.
• Long aging.
• Stable in cold temperatures and will protect labels in
freezer.
• Tape looks unique.
• Labels can be edited, corrected or rerouted easily.
• Bar code scanning protection allows a non-glare read.
• Most labels are not likely to yellow, pucker or dry out
during normal label life.
Available Sizes
Standard Widths:
Available by Special Order:
Core Size (ID):
Lengths:
2 in., 3 in., 4 in., 5 in., 6 in.
Custom widths and lengths available on request,
subject to minimum order requirements.
3 in.
72 yds., bulk only
Scotch
®
Label Protection Tape
821
Application Techniques
A line of in-stock manual dispensers is available including the Scotch
®
Tape
Dispensers M-727, M-707, M-797 and P56.
Storage Conditions
Storage of Scotch
®
Label Protection Tape 821 is recommended at 70°F (21°C)
and 40-50% relative humidity.
For Additional
Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call toll free 1-800-362-3550
or visit www.3M.com/packaging. Address correspondence to:
3
M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division,
Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-778-4244. In
Canada, phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico, phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.
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M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
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M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s
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M product in
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and Liability
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M product is proved to be defective, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT
3
M’S OPTION, SHALL BE TO
REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE
3
M PRODUCT.
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M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including, but not limited to, contract, negligence,
warranty, or strict liability.
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards.
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Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06,
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
Printed in U.S.A.
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