Brochure
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Chemical Resistance
Use this guide to help select the proper 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Tapes and Treads when exposure to chemicals is anticipated.
Recommendations are based on samples bonded to stainless steel after seven days immersion.
Fine Resilient Material in Clear may turn cloudy during continuous immersion in water. It will regain clarity after it dries.
Colors may be affected by exposure to some chemicals.
Type of 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material
Chemical
Coarse
700 Series
General Purpose
600 Series
Conformable
500 Series
Medium Resilient
300 Series
Fine
Resilient
200 Series
Color
Black #710
Gray #770
Black
#610
Safety
Yellow #630
Clear #620
Black #510
Safety Yellow
#530
Black #310
Gray #370
Clear #220
White #280
Water
R
R
R
R
R
R
Bleach
R
R
I
I
R
R
1% Hydrochloric Acid
R
R
R
R
R
R
1% Sodium Hydroxide
R
R
NR
NR
R
R
Detergent (1% Dreft in Water)
R
R
R
R
R
R
Soap (1% Ivory Flakes in Water)
R
R
R
R
R
R
Isopropyl Alcohol
R
R
R
R
R
I
Motor Oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
Hydraulic Fluid (Skydrol 500B)
R
R
R
I
R
NR
Peanut Oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
I
I
I
I
I
NR
Mineral Spirits
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Gasoline (Unleaded)
NR
NR
IC
NR
NR
NR
Trichloroethylene
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
25% Sulfuric Acid Water
R
R
I
IC
R
R
50% Antifreeze in Water
R
R
R
R
R
R
Windshield Washer Fluid
R
R
R
R
R
R
Diesel Fuel
I
I
I
I
NR
NR
R = Recommended, generally not for continuous immersion.
I = Recommended for intermittent exposure only
NR = Not recommended
IC = Can stand incidental contact, provided cleaning/rinsing is performed after exposure.
Surface Preparation Table
Surface
Solvent Wipe*
Strip Floor Finish;
Degrease; Wash and Rinse**
Prime Coat
Recommended
Bare metal/polyethylene/polypropylene
X
No
Painted metal or plastic/painted wood/gel-coated
fiberglass/epoxy-coated floor***
X
X
No
Rough or smooth porous concrete
X
Yes
Painted or coated smooth concrete
X
No
Vinyl tile/marble/terrazzo/ceramic
X
No
Quarry Tile****
X
Yes
* Use solvent suitable for removing grease and oil. Follow manufacturer’s directions for proper handling.
** Use detergent, degreaser or stripping chemical as appropriate.
*** Untreated and treated wood must be painted before application of any 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Materials.
**** Not recommended for use in commercial kitchens.