Duct Tape Classifications Classes Product Portfolio 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 Class I Best in class tapes for indoor/outdoor use, offering clean removal and long term weatherability. 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear) 3M™ Outdoor Masking and Stucco Tape 5959 1 Adhesive and Backing Strength LO Strength HI Adhesive Strength Backing Strength Months 0 6 12 LO Strength HI 6 12 Weatherability Clean Removal Adhesive Strength Backing Strength Months 0 Weatherability Clean Removal 3M™ Extra Heavy Duty Duct Tape 6969 Class II Heavy duty tapes for demanding contractor, MRO and industrial job site applications. 2 Class III Utility and general use tapes for lighter duty applications. 3 3M™ Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939 Adhesive Strength Backing Strength 3M™ Multi Purpose Duct Tape 3900 Adhesive Strength Backing Strength 3M™ Utility Duct Tape 2929 Adhesive Strength Backing Strength 3M™ Value Duct Tape 1900 3M™ Vinyl Duct Tape 3903 LO Strength HI LO Strength HI LO Strength HI LO Strength HI LO Strength HI Adhesive Strength Backing Strength Adhesive Strength Backing Strength LO Adhesive Strength Backing Strength Strength HI Classes Product Packaging Class I onth 6-MUV nce ista Res Features and Applications 6-Month Clean Removal Removes cleanly indoors/outdoors Performance Plus Duct Tape from most opaque surfaces UV Resistant 8979 Water Resistant 4 Best in class tapes for indoor/outdoor use, offering clean removal and long term weatherability. 90-Day Clean Removal 90 (indoor/outdoor) from most opaque surfaces ay 90-DV U nt ista Res Clean Removal Outdoor Masking and Stucco Tape 5959 5 For Masking Stucco, EIFS, Tile, Brick, Concrete, Stonework, Composites Water Resistant Meets UL-723, HUD and BOCA codes. Class II Extra Thick, Extra Strong Strong, tight hold Sticks well to rough surfaces Extra Heavy Duty Duct Tape Water resistant 6 Heavy duty tapes for demanding contractor, MRO and industrial job site applications. Construction Strength Holds securely Sticks and stays in place Heavy Duty Duct Tape Water resistant 7 Maintenance/Repair Holds securely Retains placement Multi Purpose Duct Tape Long lasting with no deterioration outdoors for up to one year • Patching, sealing, splicing, • Corrosion protection joining, bundling, wrapping • Temporary pipe and • Hold masking materials conduit capping • Surface blasting overspray • 8979N (Nuclear) bulk only protection • Tears easily Individually wrapped roll Non-sticky roll sides stay clean Construction, Marine, and Maintenance • Strong enough to pull • Holds heavy poly for through stucco and EIFS protective masking • Protects aluminum, steel, • Protects gel coat from and painted surfaces scratching and marring • Protects masonry systems • Tears easily during construction Non-sticky roll sides stay clean Individually wrapped roll For demanding industrial and construction applications • Holds on sealed brick and • Secures heavy metals/pipes concrete together • Protects surfaces from abrasion • HVAC and abatement • Tears easily • Splicing Non-sticky roll sides stay clean For tough projects on job sites • Holds poly sheeting for • Maintenance and repair containment and abatement • Moisture proofing • Pulling wires and bundling • Tears easily or sealing PVC pipes Individually wrapped roll Non-sticky roll sides stay clean For multi use applications • Holding poly, carpet, and other materials • Facility and in-plant repairs Water resistant 8 Individually wrapped roll • Securing PVC pipes • Protecting surfaces from abrasion • Tears easily Non-sticky roll sides stay clean Individually wrapped roll For light duty applications • Temporary repairs • Sealing, holding, labeling • Sticks to metal, concrete, and other surfaces • Resists moisture • Tears easily Meets UL-723, HUD and BOCA codes. Class III General Use Utility Duct Tape 2929 Individually wrapped roll 9 Utility and general use tapes for lighter duty applications. Economical Choice Value Duct Tape Low-Medium Adhesion Vinyl Duct Tape • Resists moisture • Tears easily Individually wrapped roll 10 11 For cost-effective applications • Sealing and holding • Marking For all around jobs • Conforms well to irregular surfaces • Vinyl backing is abrasion resistant • Multiple colors for marking and color coding • Tears easily Individually wrapped roll PRODUCT USE: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. 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