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Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Technical Data

May, 2008

Product Description

3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes will adhere to a variety of substrates, including

latex-painted wood, lacquered wood, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, stainless steel,
acrylic, ABS, and PVC (non-plasticized) as tape adhesion is typically satisfactory
within 20 minutes and continues to build with additional time.

Products

Note: The user is responsible for determining whether the tape is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for users method of application.
3M Urethane Foam Tape Series 4100
3M Urethane Foam Tape 4104
3M Urethane Foam Tape 4108
3M Urethane Foam Tape 4116

1/4 in.
1/8 in.
1/16 in.

(6.4 mm) thick

(3.2 mm) thick
(1.6 mm) thick

1/4 in.
3/8 in.
1/8 in.

(6.4 mm) thick

(9.5 mm) thick
(3.2 mm) thick

1/4 in.
1/8 in.
1/16 in.

(6.4 mm) thick

(3.2 mm) thick
(1.6 mm) thick

1/4 in.
1/8 in.
1/16 in.

(6.4 mm) thick

(3.2 mm) thick
(1.6 mm) thick

3M Urethane Foam Tape Series 4300

3M Urethane Foam Tape 4314
3M Urethane Foam Tape 4317
3M Urethane Foam Tape 4318
3M Vinyl Foam Tape Series 4500
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4504
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4508
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4516
3M Vinyl Foam Tape Series 4700
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4714
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4718
3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4726

3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Product Features

3M Urethane Foam Tapes Series 4100 are a natural-white, firm, high-density,

open-cell foam with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. The acrylic adhesive
offers high initial quick stick to many types of surfaces along with excellent shear
strength and high temperature performance. The adhesive is protected by a 0.003 inch
(0.08 mm) thick white, silicone treated paper liner and has a firm rigid open cell
urethane that offers excellent cushioning characteristics while allowing air or gas
vapors to pass through the open cells. This product is placed on a 1.5 in. wide common
core when the tape is 3/4 in. or less in width. Skip slitting is also used for roll stability
on these narrow sizes. Note: 3M urethane foam tape series 4100 may turn yellow
when exposed to light. Such yellowing affects only the appearance and not the physical
performance of the tapes.
3M Urethane Foam Tapes Series 4300 are a conformable, grey, low-density, opencell foam with pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. The adhesive is
protected by a 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) thick tan, silicone treated paper liner and has a
very soft, conformable low density foam which can help seal out air, dust and light
when compressed 50%. Application ideas include: recessed lighting, door, window
and cabinet seals. It also can be used to help cushion, damp sound and absorb
vibration in electronics such as printers, keyboards, computers, aircraft lights and
automotive dash boards. This tape is available on individual cores and in blocks of
1.5 inches when the tape is 3/4 inch or less in width. Note: Extra care should be taken
when handling these delicate rolls of tape to avoid damaging tape.
3M Vinyl Foam Tapes Series 4500 are a flexible, black, high-density, closed-cell
foam with pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. A 0.003 inch (0.08 mm)
thick white, silicone treated paper liner is applied to the non-adhesive side of the foam
so that the PVC can be cut to length and applied while leaving the liner in place.
3M Vinyl Foam Tapes Series 4700 are a flexible, black, medium-density, closedcell foam with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. The adhesive is
protected by a 0.004 inch (0.1 mm) thick white, silicone treated paper liner which
allows for die cutting without having to laminate another liner to the foam.
3M vinyl foam tape series 4500 and 4700 are durable, flexible closed cell vinyls
which can help seal out dust, light and moisture when placed under 30%
compression. These vinyl tapes offer excellent aging characteristics and will remain
flexible when exposed to elevated temperatures and UV light. Application ideas
include: dust and moisture seal for appliances, computers, copiers and other
electronic and transportation equipment.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Typical Physical Properties

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Test Methods

4104

3M Urethane Foam Tape

4108

4116

350

350

350

inch (mm)

0.250 (6.4)

0.125 (3.2)

0.062 (1.6)

15

15

20

Natural-white

Natural-white

Natural-white

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

White

White

White

Units

Adhesive Type:*
Approximate Thickness:
Thickness Tolerance:
Color:
Release Liner:

inch (mm)

Liner Color:
Standard Length:

yard (meter)

18 (16.5)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

Maximum Length:

yard (meter)

25 (22.9)

50 (45.7)

100 (91.4)

Standard Roll Diameter:

inch (mm)

15 (380)

15 (380)

11 (280)

Available Widths: (Min.-Max.)

inch (mm)

1/4-36 (6-914)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

Normal Slitting Tolerance:

inch (mm)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

ASTM D-3574

lb/cu ft (kg/cu m)

12 (192)

16 (256)

18 (288)

ASTM D-2240

Shore 00

75

75

75

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

4 (27.6)

6 (41.4)

12 (82.8)

Compress Set:

ASTM D-1667

% loss

12

Tensile Strength:

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

115 (795)

130 (895)

115 (795)

ASTM D-3574

100

80

80

Thermal Conductivity:

ASTM C-518

BTU/hr/F/sq ft/
inch (W/m-K)

0.5 (0.066)

0.5 (0.066)

0.5 (0.066)

Dielectric Strength:

ASTM D-149

volts/mil

50

70

90

Density:
Foam with adhesive

Hardness:
Foam with adhesive

Compression Deflection:
Compress 25%

Die A

Elongation:
Die A

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

1 x 10

6 x 10

1 x 1014

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

1 x 1015

1 x 1015

3 x 1015

ASTM D-1056

% by Volume

open cell - NA

open cell - NA

open cell - NA

UL 94HBF
File #E76581

meets
requirements

yes

no

no

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:

F.M.V.S.S. 302

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

F.A.R. 25.853 B-2

meets
requirements

yes

yes

no

F.A.R. 25.853 B-3

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

ASTM G21-70

Growth after
28 days

none

none

none

Surface Resistivity:

15

14

Non-adhesive side

Surface Resistivity:
Adhesive side

Water Absorption:
30% Compression

Flammability Recognition:

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Mold Resistance:
Foam with adhesive

*3M Adhesive 350 is a medium-firm acrylic adhesive that provides a continuation of high wet grab and initial adhesion.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Typical Physical Properties
(continued)

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Test Methods

4314

3M Urethane Foam Tape

4317

4318

430

430

430

inch (mm)

0.250 (6.4)

0.375 (9.5)

0.125 (3.2)

15

10

30

Charcoal grey

Charcoal grey

Charcoal grey

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

Tan

Tan

Tan

Units

Adhesive Type:*
Approximate Thickness:
Thickness Tolerance:
Color:
Release Liner:

inch (mm)

Liner Color:
Standard Length:

yard (meter)

18 (16.5)

9 (8.2)

36 (32.9)

Maximum Length:

yard (meter)

18 (16.5)

9 (8.2)

36 (32.9)

Standard Roll Diameter:

inch (mm)

15 (380)

20 (508)

15 (380)

Available Widths: (Min.-Max.)

inch (mm)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

3/8-46 (9-1168)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

Normal Slitting Tolerance:

inch (mm)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

ASTM D-3574

lb/cu ft (kg/cu m)

2 (32)

2 (32)

2 (32)

ASTM D-2240

Shore 00

10

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

0.3 (2.1)

0.3 (2.1)

0.3 (2.1)

Compress Set:

ASTM D-1667

% loss

Tensile Strength:

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

25 (170)

25 (170)

25 (170)

ASTM D-3574

125

125

125

Thermal Conductivity:

ASTM C-518

BTU/hr/F/sq ft/
inch (W/m-K)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

Dielectric Strength:

ASTM D-149

volts/mil

40

40

20

Density:
Foam with adhesive

Hardness:
Foam with adhesive

Compression Deflection:
Compress 25%

Die A

Elongation:
Die A

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

2 x 12

3 x 10

6 x 1012

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

6 x 1012

5 x 1012

1 x 1013

ASTM D-1056

% by Volume

open cell - NA

open cell - NA

open cell - NA

UL 94HBF
File #E76581

meets
requirements

yes

no

no

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:

F.M.V.S.S. 302

meets
requirements

yes

yes

no

F.A.R. 25.853 B-2

meets
requirements

yes

yes

no

F.A.R. 25.853 B-3

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

ASTM G21-70

Growth after
28 days

none

none

none

Surface Resistivity:

12

12

Non-adhesive side

Surface Resistivity:
Adhesive side

Water Absorption:
30% Compression

Flammability Recognition:

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Mold Resistance:
Foam with adhesive

*3M Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Typical Physical Properties
(continued)

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Test Methods

4504

3M Vinyl Foam Tape

4508

4516

430

430

430

inch (mm)

0.250 (6.4)

0.125 (3.2)

0.062 (1.6)

15

15

20

Black

Black

Black

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

0.003 (0.08)

White

White

White

Units

Adhesive Type:*
Approximate Thickness:
Thickness Tolerance:
Color:
Release Liner:

inch (mm)

Liner Color:
Standard Length:

yard (meter)

18 (16.5)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

Maximum Length:

yard (meter)

25 (22.9)

50 (45.7)

100 (91.4)

Standard Roll Diameter:

inch (mm)

15 (380)

15 (380)

11 (280)

Available Widths: (Min.-Max.)

inch (mm)

1/4-44 (6-1118)

1/4-44 (6-1118)

1/8-44 (3-1118)

Normal Slitting Tolerance:

inch (mm)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

ASTM D-3574

lb/cu ft (kg/cu m)

20 (320)

20 (320)

25 (400)

ASTM D-2240

Shore 00

50

50

55

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

4 (27.6)

4 (27.6)

4 (27.6)

Compress Set:

ASTM D-1667

% loss

15

15

15

Tensile Strength:

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

90 (620)

100 (690)

130 (895)

ASTM D-3574

200

200

200

Thermal Conductivity:

ASTM C-518

BTU/hr/F/sq ft/
inch (W/m-K)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

Dielectric Strength:

ASTM D-149

volts/mil

50

100

140

Density:
Foam with adhesive

Hardness:
Foam with adhesive

Compression Deflection:
Compress 25%

Die A

Elongation:
Die A

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

1 x 10

4 x 10

1 x 1010

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

2 x 1011

1 x 1011

2 x 1011

ASTM D-1056

% by Volume

UL 94HBF
File #E76581

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:

F.M.V.S.S. 302

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

F.A.R. 25.853 B-2

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

F.A.R. 25.853 B-3

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

ASTM G21-70

Growth after
28 days

none

none

none

Surface Resistivity:

11

10

Non-adhesive side

Surface Resistivity:
Adhesive side

Water Absorption:
30% Compression

Flammability Recognition:

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Mold Resistance:
Foam with adhesive

*3M Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Typical Physical Properties
(continued)

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Test Methods

4714

3M Vinyl Foam Tape

4718

4726

430

430

430

inch (mm)

0.250 (6.4)

0.125 (3.2)

0.062 (1.6)

15

20

30

Black

Black

Black

0.004 (0.10)

0.004 (0.10)

0.004 (0.10)

White

White

White

Units

Adhesive Type:*
Approximate Thickness:
Thickness Tolerance:
Color:
Release Liner:

inch (mm)

Liner Color:
Standard Length:

yard (meter)

18 (16.5)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

Maximum Length:

yard (meter)

25 (22.9)

50 (45.7)

100 (91.4)

Standard Roll Diameter:

inch (mm)

15 (380)

15 (380)

11 (280)

Available Widths: (Min.-Max.)

inch (mm)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

1/4-46 (6-1168)

1/8-46 (3-1168)

Normal Slitting Tolerance:

inch (mm)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

1/32 ( .8)

ASTM D-3574

lb/cu ft (kg/cu m)

14 (225)

18 (288)

20 (230)

ASTM D-2240

Shore 00

40

50

50

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

2 (13.8)

2 (13.8)

3 (20.7)

Compress Set:

ASTM D-1667

% loss

15

Tensile Strength:

ASTM D-3574

psi (kPa)

75 (515)

95 (650)

130 (895)

ASTM D-3574

200

200

200

Thermal Conductivity:

ASTM C-518

BTU/hr/F/sq ft/
inch (W/m-K)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

0.3 (0.043)

Dielectric Strength:

ASTM D-149

volts/mil

50

60

80

Density:
Foam with adhesive

Hardness:
Foam with adhesive

Compression Deflection:
Compress 25%

Die A

Elongation:
Die A

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

3 x 10

5 x 10

2 x 1011

ASTM D-257

ohms/sq

2 x 1011

2 x 1011

4 x 1011

ASTM D-1056

% by Volume

10

10

10

UL 94HBF
File #E76581

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:

F.M.V.S.S. 302

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

F.A.R. 25.853 B-2

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

F.A.R. 25.853 B-3

meets
requirements

yes

yes

yes

ASTM G21-70

Growth after
28 days

none

none

none

Surface Resistivity:

10

10

Non-adhesive side

Surface Resistivity:
Adhesive side

Water Absorption:
30% Compression

Flammability Recognition:

Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Flammability Recognition:
Foam with adhesive

Mold Resistance:
Foam with adhesive

*3M Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with
excellent aging and UV resistance.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Environmental Exposure
Resistance to high temperature service conditions
3M Urethane Foam 200F (93C) continuous
Tape Series 4100
350F (177C) - 30 minutes maximum time
3M Urethane Foam 150F (66C) continuous
Tape Series 4300
250F (121C) - 30 minutes maximum time
3M Vinyl Foam
150F (66C) continuous
Tape Series 4500
250F (121C) - 30 minutes maximum time
3M Vinyl Foam
150F(66C) continuous
Tape Series 4700
250F (121C) - 30 minutes maximum time

Resistance to low temperature service conditions

3M urethane foam Cold flex at 0F (-18C) no cracks*
tape series 4100
3M urethane foam Cold flex at -20F (-29C) no cracks*
tape series 4300
3M viny foam
Cold flex at 0F (-18C) no cracks*
tape series 4500
3M vinyl foam
Cold flex at 0F (-18C) no cracks*
tape series 4700
*Tape slowly bent around a 1/4 in. diameter mandrel

Solvent/Fuel Resistance*
Solvent/Fuel

3M urethane foam
tape series 4100
Adhesive
Foam

3M urethane foam
tape series 4300
Adhesive
Foam

3M vinyl foam
tape series 4500
Adhesive
Foam

3M vinyl foam
tape series 4700
Adhesive
Foam

Acetone

Softens

Softens

No effect

No effect

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Ammonia Cleaner

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Engine Oil

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Gasoline

Softens

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

JP-4 (jet fuel)

Softens

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

MEK

Softens

Softens

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Softens

Swells

Mineral Spirits

No effect

Swells

Softens

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

Soapy Water

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

No effect

*Visual observations of tape bonded to steel panels and immersed totally in solvent/fuel for 24 hours.

Application Techniques

Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact. Firm

application pressure develops better adhesive contact and helps improve bond
strength.
To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surface must be clean, dry, and well
unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and heptane.*
*Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturers precautions and directions for use
when handling solvents.
Ideal tape application temperature range is 70F to 100F (21C to 38C). Initial
tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50F (10C) is not recommended
because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly
applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.

Storage

Store in the original cartons at 60-80F (15-27C) and 50% relative humidity.

Shelf Life

18 months from date of manufacture.

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3M Single-Coated Foam Tapes

4100 4300 4500 4700 Series
Product Use

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon
tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3Ms control can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under
which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to
perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the users knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
users method of application.

Warranty and
Limited Remedy

Unless stated otherwise in 3Ms product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual
products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the
product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature,
package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF
DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product
is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users application. If the 3M product is defective within the
warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3Ms and sellers sole obligation will be, at 3Ms option, to
replace the product or refund the purchase price.

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the
3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory
asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001: 2000

This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.

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