Scotch™

General Purpose Masking Tape 2321

Product Data Sheet

Updated : July 2000
Supersedes : April 1997

Product Description Scotch™ Tape 2321 is a chamois coloured creped paper masking tape for general use
applications in industrial masking.

Applications Scotch™ Tape 2321 is a utility purpose paper tape used for short term paint masking,
paper aproning and fixing, bundling, holding, sealing and other applications up to a
temperature of 70 °C for one hour.

Physical Properties Backing Latex Saturated Creped Paper

Not for specification purposes
(Calipers are nominal values) Adhesive Crosslinked Rubber Resin

Shelf Life 12 months from date of manufacture by 3M when properly

stored in a clean dry place at 21°C & 50 % Relative
Humidity.

Product Characteristics Thickness 0.135 mm

Not for specification purposes AFERA4006

Adhesion to Steel 6.5 N/25mm

AFERA4001

Tensile Strength 88 N/25mm

AFERA4004

Elongation 10%
AFERA4005

Temperature 70°C
Performance Satisfactory performance and clean removal of Scotch™
Tape 2321 will be achieved at varying temperatures/time
exposure on many substrates. Tests should be conducted
to establish Scotch™ Tape 2321 performance parameters
in your process conditions. The optimum level for product
performance and easy removal is at 70°C for 60 minutes.
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Date : July 2000

Scotch™ General Purpose
Masking Tape 2321

Features/Advantages/ Features Advantages Benefits

Benefits
Latex Saturated Creped Conformability Good Curve Masking
Paper Backing
Solvent Resistance Prevents Paint Bleed
Through

Easy Hand Tear Good Handling

Thinness Reduced paint build-up and

provides good paint lines

Good Paint Anchorage Good Paint Flaking

Resistance

Sliver Resistance Easy Removal

Crosslinked Rubber Resin Instant Adhesion Adheres Easily

Adhesive
Good Holding Power Resists Lifting

3M and Scotch are trademarks of the 3M Company.

Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes.
Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to
determine their suitability for your applications.
This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our
recommendations.

Tapes & Adhesives Group  3M United Kingdom PLC 2000

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