Super Bond Film Tape 396 Technical Data February, 2013 Product Description 3M Super Bond Film Tape 396 is a polyester film tape for adhering to polyesters, polyethylenes and many other difficult-to-adhere-to surfaces. Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length Standard Widths Product Construction Polyester Rubber-resin Transparent 36 yds. (33 m) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 2 in. (50 mm) 3 in. (75 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative Typical Physical or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties ASTM Test Method Adhesion to Steel: 140 oz./in. width (153 N/100 mm) D-3330 Tensile Strength at Break: 43 lbs./in. width (753 N/100 mm) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 140% D-3759 Backing Thickness: 1.7 mils (0.04 mm) D-3652 Total Tape Thickness: 4.1 mils (0.10 mm) D-3652 Temperature Use Range: 40-200F (4-93C) Features Polyester backing for abrasion, chemical and thermal resistance. Aggressive adhesion that adheres to many difficult-to-stick-to surfaces. Immediate adhesion for easy application. Adhesive thickness allows adhesion to many irregular surfaces. Application Ideas Splicing, sealing, repairing, holding and reinforcing a variety of difficult-to-hold materials. Repairing and reinforcing high-wear areas of rip-stop nylon. Holding polyethylene barrel liners in place. Splicing large photographic acetate transparencies. Splicing polyester conveyor belts. 3M Super Bond Film Tape 396 Storage Store under normal conditions of 60 to 80F (16 to 27C) and 40 to 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are Technical Information based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Many factors beyond 3Ms control and uniquely within users knowledge and control can affect the use Product Use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product Warranty, literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time Limited Remedy, 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR and Disclaimer IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3Ms option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, Limitation of Liability whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. ISO 9001 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards. Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Recycled Paper 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 800-362-3550 877-369-2923 (Fax) 40% pre-consumer Printed in U.S.A. www.3M.com/industrial 10% post-consumer 3M 2013 70070325942 (2/13)