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1245 – 2.0mil “Fragile Handle With Care” Printed Carton Sealing Tape

Typical Applications:
Lock-in printing process prevents smear and scratch off. Pre-printed message in red lettering clearly communicates contents should be handled with care. For sealing medium weight cartons subjected to usual shipping hazards.

Description
Total Thickness:		2.0 mils (nominal)
Adhesive:		100% Dow Acrylic PS Adhesive
Color(s):		White, Clear

Physical Properties
Tensile Strength (lbs/in):	24	PSTC-131*	(ASTM D3759**)
Elongation (% at break):	160	PSTC-131	(ASTM D3759)
180° Peel Adhesion (oz/in):	22	PSTC-101	(ASTM D3330***)
Resistance to UV Light:		Excellent

Application Temperature
32° F to 140°F

Operating Temperature
-20° F to 200° F

Typical Applications
For labeling and sealing boxes and other packaging applications subjected to normal shipping hazards, where a high level of sealing performance is required. Pre-printed message in red lettering clearly communicates contents should be handled with care.

Other Standards and Specifications
Conforms to FDA SPECS: 21 CFR 175.105 and CFR177.1520 for indirect food contact (clear tape only) Complies with environmental considerations of ASTM D 1974-14

Application and Operating Conditions
Under normal conditions the tape should unwind and adhere to the substrate properly and perform as normally expected. STA guarantees their tape to be in compliance with acceptable commercial standards for material and workmanship set by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council. The information listed above and in advertising materials are based on research testing and are offered in good faith. Because of the variety of possible uses, the buyer should test the suitability for each intended use. The Customer acknowledges STA does not warranty in fact or in law that finished goods sold are suitable for any specific or particular purpose. It is the Customers sole responsibility to determine suitability of use. STA warrants the products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within one (1) year of the initial date of shipment. Pressure Sensitive Tape Council ASTM Standard D3759, “Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure Sensitive Tapes” **ASTM Standard D3330, “Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tapes”

Application and Operating Conditions

Under normal conditions the tape should unwind and adhere to the substrate properly and perform as normally expected. STA guarantees their tape to be in compliance with acceptable commercial standards for material and workmanship set by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council. The information listed above and in advertising materials are based on research testing and are offered in good faith. Because of the variety of possible uses, the buyer should test the suitability for each intended use. The Customer acknowledges STA does not warranty in fact or in law that finished goods sold are suitable for any specific or particular purpose. It is the Customers sole responsibility to determine suitability of use. STA warrants the products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within one (1) year of the initial date of shipment.

*Pressure Sensitive Tape Council
**ASTM Standard D3759, “Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure Sensitive Tapes”
***ASTM Standard D3330, “Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tapes”