3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 231/231A

Technical Information Note

The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be

used for speci cation purposes.

Typical Physical Properties

Property

Values

Method

Color

Tan

Total Tape Thickness

0.19 mm

7.6 mil

ASTM D3652

Backing

Smooth mini-crepe paper,

treated with a heat

resistant saturant.

Adhesive

Rubber

Typical Performance Characteristics

Property

Values

Method

Substrate

Peel Adhesion

4.1 N/cm

38 oz/in

ASTM D3330

Stainless Steel

Tensile Strength

49 N/cm

448 oz/in

ASTM D3759

Elongation at Break

10 %

ASTM D3759

Temperature Use

Range

Removes cleanly

after 30 minutes up

to 149 °C

Removes cleanly

after 30 minutes up

to 300 °F

Available Sizes

Property

Values

Standard Roll Length

55 m

60 yd