User manual 3M PERFORMANCE PLUS DUCT TAPE 8979-FAQ S LOW RES

[. . . ] Marker ink may smudge until it has a few seconds to dry. More Frequently Asked Questions on back. Q14. We have not added chemicals to make 3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 or 8979N flame retardant, and have not tested for flame retardancy. If a customer has an interest, please contact us with the specification that defines flame retardancy for them. Q16. [. . . ] We tested at 40ºF, 70ºF, and 120ºF. There are some surfaces from which it does not remove cleanly like highly anodized aluminum (a very active surface) or EPDM rubber (rubber surfaces tend to hold on to rubber adhesives). There may be other surfaces from which you will not get clean removal. If clean removal is critical, we recommend testing the surface first. Opaque surfaces are those that don't let light through. For instance, steel and wood are opaque surfaces. Glass or clear Lexan® plastic are not opaque surfaces; they are transparent or translucent. We recommend use on opaque surfaces only, because rubber adhesives are changed by their exposure to light. Typically, tape will not come up cleanly when the adhesive has seen light for a time. Does "clean removal" mean it won't damage the surface?"Clean removal" means that there will not be any visible adhesive residue left on the surface after the tape is removed. "No surface damage" means that the surface is not harmed by the application or removal of the duct tape. Duct tape adhesive is designed to be very tacky and stick very well to most surfaces. When you apply duct tape to some surfaces such as wallboard, wallpaper, fresh paint or varnish, weathered finish, or weathered wood, the tape may adhere so well that part of the surface or the finish comes off with the tape. If you are in doubt, we recommend testing the tape in a non-critical, or inconspicuous area or on a test panel. What if there is residue on the surface?If you do get some residue, usually you will find it much easier to clean up than residue from conventional duct tape. It tends to remain soft rather than drying hard. 3MTM Citrus Base Industrial Cleaner is a great choice for removing any residue that might occur. The tape sticks so well, how do I get it started to take it off?Where it is practical, an easy way to get a good start is to fold the tape over on itself to leave a tab. This gives you something to hold onto when starting the removal and insures that it will come off in one piece. [. . . ] Conditions such as these may cause some adhesive residue on removal. If you apply the tape at 50ºF or above before exposing it to the cold, it will stick very well. 3M Performance Plus Duct Tape, like other tapes on a roll, is made with pressure sensitive adhesive. This means that you have to apply pressure to the tape to get it to stick. [. . . ]