Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88
Data Sheet
Description
Agency Approvals &
July 2011
Scotch ? Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 is a premium grade, 8.5-mil thick, all-weather
vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to perform continuously in ambient temperatures
up to 105°C (220°F). The tape is conformable for cold weather applications down to
-18°C (0°F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids,
corrosion and varying weather conditions. The combination of elastic backing and
aggressive adhesive provides moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with
minimum bulk. Scotch ? Tape Super 88 is an Underwriters’ Laboratories Listed and
Canadian Standards Association Certified “Insulating Tape.”
UL Listed; UL 510 Standard “Insulating Tape” (product category OANZ), File E129200
Self Certifications
CSA Certification; Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 “PVC Insulating Tape,” File
LR48769
RoHS 2002/95/EC
RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the substances in
excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision
2005/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3M’s
knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
Tape Features
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing
Pressure-sensitive rubber-based adhesive
Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations
Compatible with rubber and synthetic splicing compounds, as well as epoxy and
polyurethane resins
? Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors
? For indoor or outdoor applications
Applications
? Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts and
105°C (220°F)
? Primary electrical insulation for 600-volt bus applications, and protective jacketing
for high- and low-voltage bus
? Protective jacketing for high-voltage cable splices and repairs
? Harnessing of wires and cables
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