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Last Revision Date: May, 2022

Technical Data Sheet

3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425

Product Description

3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 combines a 3 mil nominal dead soft aluminum foil backing with a transparent acrylic adhesive.

Product Features

• Flame resistant. Meets U.L. 746C (File E 122798) and 723, Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311).
• 3M aluminum foil tape 425 can be certified to meet L-T-80C.
• Meets requirements of FAR 25.853(a).
• The very low moisture vapor transmission rate makes these tapes a good sealant.
• The acrylic adhesive, combined with the durable aluminum backing, offers ideal properties for long serviceable life in and outdoors.
• Good candidate as a maskant in electroplating of aluminum because it will not contaminate the bath.
• Aluminum backing provides excellent reflection of both heat and light.
• Best results obtained when applied to a clean, dry surface above 32°F (0°C).
IMPORTANT: These tapes are not intended for medical usage. Neither 3M nor the Food and Drug Administration have evaluated or reviewed this tape for medical
application. 3M does not recommend or endorse the usage of the aluminum tape for medical application. User assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection with
usage of product in a medical application.

Technical Information Note

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

Typical Physical Properties

Property Values Additional Information

Backing Dead soft aluminum

Adhesive Type Acrylic

Color Shiny silver

Backing Thickness (mm) 0.07 mm View

Test Method: ASTM D3652

Total Tape Thickness (mil) 4.6 mil View

Test Method: ASTM D3652

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 Total Tape Thickness (mm) 0.12 mm View

Test Method: ASTM D3652

Backing Thickness 2.8 mil View

Test Method: ASTM D3652

Approximate Weight 5.54 g/m/24 mm

Approximate Weight 0.012 lb/yd/in

Water Vapor Transmission 0.77 g/m²/24 hr View

Test Method: ASTM D3833

Water Vapor Transmission 0.05 g/100 in²/24 hr View

Test Method: ASTM D3833

Typical Performance Characteristics

Property Values Additional Information

Tensile Strength 49 N/cm View

Test Method: ASTM D3759

180° Peel Adhesion 5.1 N/cm View

Test Method: ASTM D3330

Notes: 12 in/min (300 mm/min)

180° Peel Adhesion 47 oz/in View

Test Method: ASTM D3330

Notes: 12 in/min (300 mm/min)

Tensile Strength (lb/in) 28 lb/in View

Test Method: ASTM D3759

Elongation at Break (%) 6% View

Test Method: ASTM D3759

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 Long Term Temp C 149 °C View

Test Condition: Long Term (day, weeks)

Minimum Long Term Temperature Resistance -54 °C View

Test Condition: Long Term (day, weeks)

Long Term Temp F 300 °F View

Test Condition: Long Term (day, weeks)

Minimum Long Term Temperature Resistance -65 °F View

Test Condition: Long Term (day, weeks)

Available Sizes

Property Values Additional Information

Standard Roll Length 55 m

Standard Roll Length 60 yd

Storage and Shelf Life

Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton.
To obtain best performance, use this product within 24 months from date of manufacture.

Industry Specifications

UL 746C (File E 122798)

UL 723 Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311)
Can be certified to meet L-T-80C
FAR 25.853(a)

Automotive Disclaimer

Automotive Applications: This product is an industrial product and has not been designed or tested for use in certain automotive applications, including, but not limited to,
automotive electric powertrain battery or high voltage applications. This product does not fully adhere to typical automotive design or quality system requirements, such as
IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3. This product may not be manufactured in an IATF certified facility and may not meet a Ppk of 1.33 for all properties. The product may not undergo
an automotive production part approval process (PPAP). Customer is solely responsible for evaluating the product and determining whether it is appropriate and suitable for
customer’s automotive application and for conducting incoming inspections before use of the product. Failure to do so may result in injury, death, and/or harm to property.
No written or verbal statement, report, data or recommendation by 3M related to automotive use of the product shall have any force or effect unless in an agreement
signed by the Technical Director of 3M’s Automotive Division. Customer assumes all responsibility and risk if customer chooses to use this product in an automotive electric
powertrain battery or high voltage application, and 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product or customer’s use of the product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity or recall costs), regardless of the legal or
equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability. In no event shall 3M be liable for any damages in excess of the
purchase price paid for the product.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER STATEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, 3M MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCT IF USED IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN BATTERY OR HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY ON PERFORMANCE, LONGEVITY, SUITABILITY, COMPATIBILITY, OR INTEROPERABILITY, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE.

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Technical Information

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3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.

Limitation of Liability

Except for the limited remedy stated above, and except to the extent prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M
product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity), regardless of the legal or equitable
theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.

Bottom Matter

3M
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
800-362-3550

Trademarks

3M is a trademark of 3M Company.

Handling/Application Information
Application Examples

• Aircraft paint stripping maskant.

• Moisture barrier in “white goods” appliances.

• General purpose heat reflector and heat dissipater.

• Mechanically hold wires and cooling coils in “white goods” appliances.

• Repair tears on truck trailers and aircraft.

• Splicing of thin gauge foils.

• General purpose holding, patching, sealing applications – indoors and out.

References

Property Values

3m.com Product Page https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40067910/

Safety Data Sheet SDS https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/SDS-search/results/?

gsaAction=msdsSRA&msdsLocale=en_US&co=ptn&q=425

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Family Group
Link Tags:

425

Products Backing Adhesive Type Tensile Strength Long Term Temp C Minimum Long Term Temperature Resistance Long Term Temp F

425 Dead soft aluminum Acrylic 49 N/cm 149 °C -54 °C 300 °F

ISO Statement

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

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