3M 1251 Cleanroom Vinyl Tape Technical Data Sheet

3M Cleanroom Vinyl Tape 1251 is a various colored (5 colors and transparent) vinyl plastic film tape with a rubber adhesive ideal for many color coding, sealing, abrasion protection, wrapping, lane marking, construction, and in-process applications.


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Brand
3M
Category
Other
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
11 KB
Published
09 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The 3M 1251 Cleanroom Vinyl Tape is a vinyl plastic film tape with a rubber adhesive, offered in five pigmented colors and transparent. It is designed for color‑coding, sealing, abrasion protection, lane marking, construction and in‑process applications, especially in cleanroom environments.

The sheet provides specifications such as adhesion values, tensile strength, elongation, tape thickness, and outgassing limits, along with recommended storage conditions, shelf life, and usage guidelines. It also lists key attributes, benefits, and warranty information for users.

What's inside

  • Product Description
  • Construction
  • General Information
  • Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics
  • Storage
  • Application Ideas
  • Key Attributes
  • Features
  • Advantages
  • Warranty and Limited Remedy

Specifications

Adhesion to stainless steel (initial)21 oz./in.
Adhesion to stainless steel (aged)131 oz./in.
Tensile Strength at Break15 lbs./in.
Elongation at Break140%
Tape Thickness (pigmented colors)5.2 mils
Tape Thickness (transparent)5.4 mils
Total outgassing<0.2% by weight

Frequently asked questions

What are the recommended storage conditions for 3M 1251 Cleanroom Vinyl Tape?

Store at 60° to 80°F (15° to 27°C) and 40 to 50% relative humidity.

How long is the shelf life of the tape?

The product should be used within 18 months from the date of manufacture for best performance.

What are typical applications for this tape?

It is used for color coding, cleanroom construction and maintenance, lane and area marking, and abrasion protection.

What are the tape thicknesses for pigmented and transparent versions?

Pigmented colors have a thickness of 5.2 mils, while the transparent version is 5.4 mils thick.

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