A.11.2. Scotch Tape No. 5
PRODUCT
Type			Adhesive tape, thermosetting, transparent.
Chemical Composition			Polyester/Acrylic.
Manufacturer	3M Belgium Hermes Laan, 7, B-1831 Diegem Belgium			Tel: +32 (0)2 722 51 11 Fax: +32 (0)2 720 02 25 Email: www.3m.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status			Commercial Product
Cost Range			Low
Lot Reproducibility			Good
Space Experience			Good
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature			Typical Value		Remarks
Thickness			63 mm		Manufacturer’s Data
Tensile Strength			45 N.m^-1		Manufacturer’s Data
Peel Strength			3.9 N.cm^-1		Manufacturer’s Data
Insulating Resistance			>10^6MW		Manufacturer’s Data
Dielectric Strength			6000 V		Manufacturer’s Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE
Nature		Typical Value				Type of Test
Temperature Range		Up to 130°C.				Long Term
Outgassing		TML = 0.9%, RML =0.7%, CVCM = 0.08%				ECSS-Q-70-02
Offgassing/Toxicity		Pass				NASA NHB 8060-1A
Flammability		Pass (23.8% O2)				NASA NHB 8060-1B
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· Adhesion and solvent resistance are enhanced by a thermal treatment of 3 hours at 120°C or 1 hour at 150°C.