Duct Tape Classifications
Classes
Product Portfolio
3M™ Performance Plus
Duct Tape 8979
Class I
Best in class tapes
for indoor/outdoor
use, offering clean
removal and long
term weatherability.
3M™ Performance Plus
Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear)
3M™ Outdoor Masking
and Stucco Tape 5959
1
Adhesive and
Backing Strength
LO
Strength HI
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
Months
0
6
12
LO
Strength
HI
6
12
Weatherability
Clean
Removal
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
Months 0
Weatherability
Clean
Removal
3M™ Extra Heavy Duty
Duct Tape 6969
Class II
Heavy duty tapes
for demanding
contractor, MRO
and industrial job
site applications.
2
Class III
Utility and general
use tapes for lighter
duty applications.
3
3M™ Heavy Duty
Duct Tape 3939
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
3M™ Multi Purpose
Duct Tape 3900
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
3M™ Utility
Duct Tape 2929
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
3M™ Value
Duct Tape 1900
3M™ Vinyl
Duct Tape 3903
LO
Strength
HI
LO
Strength
HI
LO
Strength
HI
LO
Strength
HI
LO
Strength
HI
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
LO
Adhesive
Strength
Backing
Strength
Strength
HI
Classes
Product Packaging
Class I
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6-MUV
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Res
Features and Applications
6-Month
Clean Removal
Removes cleanly indoors/outdoors
Performance Plus
Duct Tape
from most opaque surfaces
UV Resistant
8979
Water
Resistant
4
Best in class
tapes for
indoor/outdoor
use, offering
clean removal
and long term
weatherability.
90-Day Clean Removal
90 (indoor/outdoor)
from most opaque surfaces
ay
90-DV
U nt
ista
Res
Clean Removal
Outdoor Masking
and Stucco Tape
5959
5
For Masking Stucco,
EIFS, Tile, Brick,
Concrete, Stonework,
Composites
Water
Resistant
Meets UL-723, HUD and BOCA codes.
Class II
Extra Thick, Extra Strong
Strong,
tight hold
Sticks well
to rough
surfaces
Extra Heavy Duty Duct Tape
Water
resistant
6
Heavy duty
tapes for
demanding
contractor,
MRO and
industrial job
site applications.
Construction Strength
Holds
securely
Sticks
and stays
in place
Heavy Duty Duct Tape
Water
resistant
7
Maintenance/Repair
Holds
securely
Retains
placement
Multi Purpose Duct Tape
Long lasting with no deterioration outdoors for up to one year
• Patching, sealing, splicing,
• Corrosion protection
joining, bundling, wrapping
• Temporary pipe and
• Hold masking materials
conduit capping
• Surface blasting overspray
• 8979N (Nuclear) bulk only
protection
• Tears easily
Individually wrapped roll
Non-sticky roll sides stay clean
Construction, Marine, and Maintenance
• Strong enough to pull
• Holds heavy poly for
through stucco and EIFS
protective masking
• Protects aluminum, steel,
• Protects gel coat from
and painted surfaces
scratching and marring
• Protects masonry systems
• Tears easily
during construction
Non-sticky roll sides stay clean
Individually wrapped roll
For demanding industrial and construction applications
• Holds on sealed brick and
• Secures heavy metals/pipes
concrete
together
• Protects surfaces from abrasion
• HVAC and abatement
• Tears easily
• Splicing
Non-sticky roll sides stay clean
For tough projects on job sites
• Holds poly sheeting for
• Maintenance and repair
containment and abatement
• Moisture proofing
• Pulling wires and bundling
• Tears easily
or sealing PVC pipes
Individually wrapped roll
Non-sticky roll sides stay clean
For multi use applications
• Holding poly, carpet, and
other materials
• Facility and in-plant repairs
Water
resistant
8
Individually wrapped roll
• Securing PVC pipes
• Protecting surfaces from
abrasion
• Tears easily
Non-sticky roll sides stay clean
Individually wrapped roll
For light duty applications
• Temporary repairs
• Sealing, holding, labeling
• Sticks to metal, concrete,
and other surfaces
• Resists moisture
• Tears easily
Meets UL-723, HUD and BOCA codes.
Class III
General Use
Utility Duct Tape
2929
Individually wrapped roll
9
Utility and
general use
tapes for
lighter duty
applications.
Economical Choice
Value Duct Tape
Low-Medium Adhesion
Vinyl Duct Tape
• Resists moisture
• Tears easily
Individually wrapped roll
10
11
For cost-effective applications
• Sealing and holding
• Marking
For all around jobs
• Conforms well to irregular
surfaces
• Vinyl backing is abrasion
resistant
• Multiple colors for marking
and color coding
• Tears easily
Individually wrapped roll
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