Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88

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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 ASTM D-1000*)

Typical Value

US units (metric)

Color

Black

Thickness*

8.5 mils (0,22 mm)

Adhesion to Steel*

22ºC (72ºF)

-18ºC (0ºF)

28 oz./in. (3,0 N/10 mm)

60 oz./in. (6,5 N/10 mm)

Adhesion to Backing*

22ºC (72ºF)

-18ºC (0ºF)

28 oz./in. (3,0 N/10 mm)

60 oz./in. (6,5 N/10 mm)

Breaking Strength*

22ºC (72ºF)

20 lbs./in. (35 N/10 mm)

Ultimate Elongation*

22ºC (72ºF)

-18ºC (0ºF)

250%

100%

Flagging*

< 0.1 in. (2,5 mm)

Telescoping

24 hrs. W 50ºC (120ºF)

< 0.1 in. (2,5 mm)

Flammability (Maximum)

UL 510

Pass

Electrical Property

(Test Method ASTM D-1000*)

Typical Value

US units (metric)

Dielectric Breakdown*

Standard condition

High Humidity Condition

10,000 volts

90% of Standard

Insulation Resistance*

(High Humidity Method)

> 1x 10

Product

Specifications

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copolymers, and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape shall be

8.5 mils thick, and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as “Flame-

Retardant and Cold Resistant.” The tape must be applied at temperatures ranging

from 0°F through 100°F (-18°C through 38°C), without loss of physical properties. It

shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, jackets and splicing compounds.

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when maintained at temperatures below 120°F (50°C).