232 - Scotch® Medium Temperature Masking Tape

3M

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FEATURES

Std Roll Length: 60.00 yards
Functions satisfactorily during bake cycles up to 250°
Should not be subjected to outdoor exposure

ADVANTAGES

Instant adhesion allows for easy stick and fast application
Good holding power resists lifting or curling
Smoothness allows for excellent surface contact, with very secure hold
Thinness is beneficial in reducing paint edge build-up
Very conformable, allowing for easy handling
Solvent and moisture resistant
Reduced bleed through

APPLICATIONS

Excellent paint masking tape
Used throughout industry for holding, bundling and protecting
Hold to and clean removal from stainless steel, Alodine aluminum, EPDM rubber & most powder coated paints
Very good paint line

MARKETS SERVED

Automotive
Aerospace
Marine
Truck and trailer body
Industrial
Construction

COLORS

GENERAL INFORMATION

3M masking tape 232 is a 5.7 mil high performance, smooth crepe paper masking, designed to be used in medium temperature paint bake operations. It has been laboratory tested on painted panels and found to remove cleanly at bake temperatures of up to 250°F.

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

	Type	Mil Thickness

Backing	Crepe Paper
Adhesive (unwind)	Rubber
Thickness (total)		5.70

PRIMARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Unwind Side	Liner Side

Adhesion-to-Steel - 180° Peel	36.00 oz/in
Adhesive Removable	Yes
Adhesive Clean Removable	Yes
Adhesive Repositionable	Yes
Adhesive Activation	Pressure
Tensile Strength	23.00 lbs/in
Elongation Percent	8.00%
Testing Info: Adhesion: ASTM D-3330; Tensile, Elongation: ASTM D3759; Thickness: ASTM D-3652;Elongation: ASTM D-3759

SECONDARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Solvent Resistant	Yes
Hand Tearable	Yes

THERMAL / ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Minimum Application Temperature	50°F
Minimum Service Temperature	0°F
Maximum Short-Term Temperature	250°F

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.