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3M Carton Sealing Tape - 2.5 Mil High Performance -
Hot Melt Based adhesive. Super strong pressure sensitive polypropylene
tape for repetitive volume packaging. This tape features a strong
abrasion resistant backing and the most consistent adhesive system
available. Adheres instantly to most surfaces including high recycle content boxes. Tensile strength is 30 pounds per inch of width.
This High Performance packaging tape has high edge tear and split resistance.
- Scotch®
High Performance
Box Sealing Tape
373
Product Description Scotch® Box Sealing Tape 373 is a high performance packaging tape used for box
sealing, splicing, recouperage and other demanding packaging applications. This
product has a heavy duty, conformable backing and the most consistent pressure
sensitive hot melt adhesive system available. This time proven construction assures
high performance in a wide range of environments and applications.
Typical Physical
Properties
Technical Data April, 2006
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: 50 oz./in. width (55 N/100 mm width) D-3330
Tensile Strength:
Machine Direction: 30 lbs./in. width (525 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Cross Direction: 60 lbs./in. width (1050 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 160% D-3759
Thickness - Backing: 1.6 mil (0.041 mm) D-3652
Total: 2.5 mil (0.064 mm) D-3652
Holding Power to Fiberboard: 8,000 + minutes D-3654
Construction Backing Adhesive Colors
Biaxially oriented 3M™ Pressure sensitive hot Blue, clear, green,
Scotchpro™ polypropylene film melt rubber-resin orange, red, tan,
white, and yellow
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Features • Meets CID A-A-1684B.
• Adheres instantly to most surfaces including cartons containing high levels of
recycled content.
• Heavy duty, conformable backing with higher edge tear and split resistance.
• Complies with the environmental considerations of ASTM D 1974-92.
Scotch® High Performance Box Sealing Tape
373
Application Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers
and semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment is available. Application of
Scotch® Box Sealing Tape 373 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At
colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once
applied, Scotch® Tape 373 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges
typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments.
Storage Conditions Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relative
humidity are recommended.
Standard Widths: 36 mm, 42 mm, 48 mm, 60 mm, 72 mm
Custom widths available upon request.
Core Size (ID): 3 in.
Lengths: 50 m, 411 m, 914 m, 1500 m
Available Sizes
Printed in U.S.A.
©3M 2006 70-0710-0240-9 (4/06)
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
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Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 (fax)
www.3M.com/industrial
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon
tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under
which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to
perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user’s method of application.
Product Use
Unless stated otherwise in 3M’s product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual
products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the
product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature,
package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF
DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product
is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the 3M product is defective within the
warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation will be, at 3M’s option, to
replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Warranty and
Limited Remedy
Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the
3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
Limitation of Liability
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
ISO 9001:2000
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