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3M 232 Scotch Performance Masking Tape

3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 232 is capable of masking paint while removing cleanly. Its thick crepe paper backing contains a solvent-resistant saturant that helps resist paint bleed against latex- and oil-based paints.

Sticks immediately and resists lifting or curling for paint applications
Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner
Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal

Color: Tan

Backing/Carrier Material: Smooth Crepe Paper Treated w/ a Heat Resistant Saturant

Adhesive Type: Rubber

TotalThickness: 6.3 mil

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Overview

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Our wide range of converting capabilities allow us to take this material and transform it into the right width, length, shape or fabricated part to not only achieve ideal integration into your end use, but also optimize how you apply the material in your application. Our converting equipment paired with our expert engineering team will help you create the exact custom solution for your unique requirements.

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Features

Sticks immediately and resists lifting or curling for paint applications
Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner
Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal
Manufactured without solvents for minimal environmental impact

Specifications

Color	Tan
Backing/Carrier Material	Smooth Crepe Paper Treated w/ a Heat Resistant Saturant
Adhesive Type	Rubber
Total Thickness	6.3 mil
Adhesive Strength	37 oz/in
Tensile Strength	30 lb/in
Elongation	10%
Maximum Temperature Performance	250°F
Additional Notes	Clean removal can vary dependent on surface type, processing conditions (such as multiple bakes), type of paint involved as well as the temperature of the surface at removal. We recommend testing the product under your conditions to determine if it m

Compliance

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