4100 • 4300 • 4500 • 4700 Series

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3M urethane foam

3M urethane foam

3M vinyl foam

3M vinyl foam

tape series 4100

tape series 4300

tape series 4500

tape series 4700

Solvent/Fuel

Adhesive

Foam

Adhesive

Foam

Adhesive

Foam

Adhesive

Foam

Acetone

Softens

Softens

No effect

No effect

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Ammonia Cleaner

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Engine Oil

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Gasoline

Softens

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

JP-4 (jet fuel)

Softens

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

MEK

Softens

Softens

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Mineral Spirits

No effect

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Soapy Water

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

*Visual observations of tape bonded to steel panels and immersed totally in solvent/fuel for 24 hours.

Environmental Exposure

Solvent/Fuel Resistance*

Resistance to high temperature service conditions

3M™ Urethane Foam – 200°F (93°C) continuous

Tape Series 4100

350°F (177°C) - 30 minutes maximum time

3M™ Urethane Foam – 150°F (66°C) continuous

Tape Series 4300

250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maximum time

3M™ Vinyl Foam

– 150°F (66°C) continuous

Tape Series 4500

250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maximum time

3M™ Vinyl Foam

– 150°F(66°C) continuous

Tape Series 4700

250°F (121°C) - 30 minutes maximum time

Resistance to low temperature service conditions

3M urethane foam – Cold flex at 0°F (-18°C) no cracks*

tape series 4100

3M urethane foam – Cold flex at -20°F (-29°C) no cracks*

tape series 4300

3M viny foam

– Cold flex at 0°F (-18°C) no cracks*

tape series 4500

3M vinyl foam

– Cold flex at 0°F (-18°C) no cracks*

tape series 4700

*Tape slowly bent around a 1/4 in. diameter mandrel

Application Techniques

• Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact. Firm

application pressure develops better adhesive contact and helps improve bond

strength.

• To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surface must be clean, dry, and well

unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and heptane.*

*Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use

when handling solvents.

• Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial

tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended

because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly

applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.

Storage

Store in the original cartons at 60-80°F (15-27°C) and 50% relative humidity.

Shelf Life

18 months from date of manufacture.