Cut Sheet

Repulpable Barricade Tapes 500 Series
Data Sheet February 2009
Description
Scotch
®
Repulpable Barricade Tapes 500 Series are nominal 10-mil tapes, constructed
of a 100% cotton fabric. These reusable tapes are an excellent alternative to standard
barricade tapes for areas where plastics are prohibited.
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
Color and Text Variable (see availability chart)
Material Cotton fabric
Thickness 10-mil
Length 150 ft.
Width 3 in.
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 rol l without 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).
Availability
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where to
Buy] or call 1-800-245-3573.
Product Text Color
Scotch 515 DANGER Red
Scotch 516 CAUTION Yellow