3M™ Antistatic Utility Tape
40 Printed and Unprinted
Data Sheet
July 2013
3M Antistatic Utility Tapes 40 Printed and Unprinted represent a breakthrough in
pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape technology. This new tape, which generates
less than 50 Volts on unwind and removal from stainless steel, helps prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive electronic components in
manufacturing environments. Triboelectric charge may vary with your application and
environment.
Product
Description
Product Features
Excellent Performance
3M 40 antistatic utility tape can be used at static-safeguard workstations as part
of your total static control program. It generates very low levels of static charge even
in dry conditions of 10% relative humidity (RH). The tape is supplied on a paper core;
antistatic plastic cores are available to minimize particulate contamination in clean
work areas.
Proprietary Technology
3M 40 antistatic utility tape is a transparent polyester film tape with acrylic
adhesive. Made with a proprietary technology, the tape generates extremely low
levels of triboelectric charge when it is unwound from the roll and also when
removed from most surfaces on which it is placed. This makes the tape an excellent
choice for use near electronic components and assemblies. The tape is supplied on
36-yard and 72-yard rolls on 1” and 3” cores.
40 Tape Printed for Protection
The tape is printed on the adhesive side with the 3M logo and the ESD Protective
Symbol. This reminds workers that 40 tape is one of the only utility tapes you should
allow in static-safeguarded areas.
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3M™ Antistatic Utility Tape 40 Printed and Unprinted
Applications
Office/Clean Room/Work Station
Holding notes of work orders
Holding obstruction down
Third hand, general purpose
Manufacturing
Close static shielding bags
Conformal coating/maskins
Holding and sealing supplies
Packaging
Box, bag and container sealing/holding DIP Tubes
Removing Contaminants
Label Stock
Typical Properties
Property
Unit of Measure
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Static charge generation:
Removal from roll, 10% RH, volts
Removal from roll, 50% RH, volts
Removal from stainless steel, 10% RH, volts
Removal from stainless steel, 50% RH, volts
Surface resistance:
Adhesive @ 50% RH,
Ω
Adhesive @ 10% RH,
Ω
TAPE PROPERTIES
Adhesion to steel, oz/inch
Unwind force from roll, oz/inch
Thickness, mils
Break strength, lb./inch
Slit width, inch
Non - outgassing
TML
CVCM
Test
Method
Typical
Value
3M
3M
3M
3M
20
5
50
5
5 x 10
6
5 x 10
6
ESD Assoc. STD 11.11
ESD Assoc. STD 11.11
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
15
24
2.2
20
± 1/64
ASTM E 595
ASTM E 595
<1.0%
<0.1%
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3M™ Antistatic Utility Tape 40 Printed and Unprinted
Shelf-Life
This product has a 2-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°C / 50°F to 27°C / 80 °F and <75% relative humidity).
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/oem [Where to Buy] or call
1.800.676.8381.
Availability
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