Cut Sheet

Barricade Tapes 300 Series
Data Sheet February 2009
Description
Scotch
®
Barricade Tapes 300 Series are nominal 3-mil and 4-mil tapes, without
adhesive, made with polyethylene film. As a product for displaying warning
information, they shall be opaque, orange, yellow or red and printed with the
appropriate words.
Agency Approvals &
Self Certifications
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.
Typical Properties
Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 73°F (~23°C ) unless otherwise stated.
Physical
Property (Test Method)
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Color, Width, Thickness Variable (see availability chart)
Adhesive None
Density (ASTM D-1505) 0.922 g/cc
Dart Impact Strength (ASTM D-1709) 140 gram/mil
Secant Modulus (ASTM D-882) MD 29,000 psi /TM 33,000 psi
Tensile Strength at Break (ASTM D-882) MD 4,400 psi / TD 3,900 psi
Elongation (% at break) (ASTM D-882) MD 400% / TD 500%
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°C. It
must be flexible or not be stiff or brittle in applications ranging from below 0°C to about
38°C. The tape must be removable from the roll with out difficulty.
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
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and <75% relative humidity).