Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 35

Data Sheet June 2022

Product Description Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 35 is a professional grade, nominal 7-mil (0.178 mm) thick color-
coding electrical insulating tape available in 10 colors composed of an elastic vinyl (PVC) film
backing coated on one side with a non-corrosive, rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive.

 Commonly used in these types of applications:

 UL510: As primary insulation on applications up to 600V at max temperature of 80°C (176°F)
and min temperature of -10°C (14°F) on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance
with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
 CSA C22.2 No.197: As primary insulation on applications up to 1000V at max temperature of
105°C (221°F) and a min temperature of -10°C (14°F) on joints and splices in wires and
cables in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
 IEC 60454-3-1: Classification Type 6, Designation IEC 60454-3-1-6/F-PVCP/90 for thermal
index of 90°C (194°F) and min temperature rating of -10°C (14°F)
 Industrial, Commercial and Residential environments
 Where Flame Retardant and Sunlight5, Cold Resistance rating is required – UL510
 Marking of safety areas and equipment and identifying cable on cell sites, phase coding,
motor leads, and piping systems
 Cable jacket repair (up to 600V (UL) / 1000V (CSA) as Primary Insulation) and as mechanical
protection when overwrapping rubber splicing, and mastic tapes used on LV/MV/HV joints
and splices
 Critical indoor and outdoor operations as determined by end-user where use of a general use
vinyl electrical tape is not recommended
 Available in 10 fade-resistant colors, see table below
 Country of Origin: USA

Properties
Value Value
Physical Properties Mechanical Properties
Imperial (Metric) Imperial (Metric)
Blue, Brown, Gray, Green,
7 mils +/- 0.7
Color5 – Visual Orange, Pink, Red, Violet, Thickness3
(0.178 +/- 0.018 mm)
White, Yellow
Adhesion to Steel3 - Minimum
Adhesive Rubber-based
73°F (23°C) 16 oz/in (1.8 N/cm)
Adhesion to Backing3 - Minimum
Backing Vinyl (PVC)
73°F (23°C) 16 oz/in (1.8 N/cm)
Flame Retardant 2087 psi / 14.6 lb/in
Tensile Strength3,4 – Minimum
Sunlight5, Cold Resistant - UL510 Pass5 (25.6 N/cm)
Temperature Rating
UL5101- Maximum 14°F to 176°F (-10°C to 80°C) Elongation3 - Minimum
CSA - C22.2 No. 1972 14°F to 221°F (-10°C to 105°C) 73°F (23°C) 125%
IEC 60454-3-1 - Type 6 14°F to 194°F (-10°C to 90°C)
Value
Electrical Properties
Imperial (Metric)
Voltage Rating - Maximum
UL5101 / CSA C22.2 No. 1972 600 V / 1000 V
Dielectric Strength3 - Minimum
Standard Condition 1000 V/mil (39.4 kV/mm)
V/mil High Humidity 90% of std.
Insulation Resistance3 - Minimum
(High Humidity) 1x1012 ohms
Notes:
1. In accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
2. In accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
3. ASTM D1000 Test Method - properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated
4. Tensile Strength “lb/in (N/cm)” values for reference only, based on nominal tape thickness of 7 mils
5. Color White is rated as UL Sunlight Resistant

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Agency Approvals &  UL Listed: UL 510 Standard “Insulating Tape”, Category OANZ, File No. E129200
Self Certifications  CSA Listed: CSA-C22.2 No.197 “PVC Insulating Tape”, File No. 048769, Class 9052-02
 VDE Marks License no. 130462 for Type 6: IEC 60454-3-1-6/F-PVC P/90
 3M Test Report RPT-794203 available to UL510 Standard testing

 For Regulatory information including RoHS, REACH, please visit www.3M.com/regs

Installation Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 35 shall be applied in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension to
Techniques produce a uniform wind (for most applications this tension will reduce the tape width to
approximately 5/8 of original width). On pigtail splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the
end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. Wrap
tape up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. Apply the
tape with no tension on the last wrap to help prevent flagging.

Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored in humidity-
controlled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and <75% relative humidity).

Availability Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 35 is available from 3M authorized distributors

Also available from www.3M.com/electrical or call 1.800.245.3573.

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