Protex® 223-5

Identification & Functionality

Backing Material Type

Polyester

Product Type

Masking Tape

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Adhesives & Sealants

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives & Tapes

Liner

Flat

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Good Adhesion,

Good Impact Strength,

Good Tear Strength,

Grease Resistant,

High Tensile Strength,

Moisture Barrier,

Moisture Resistant,

Oil Resistant,

Tacky

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation,

Marine

Application Area

Milling Operations

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Aluminum,

Metal,

Stainless Steel,

Steel

Uses

Protex 223-5 is applied to one side of fiber impregnated aluminum honeycomb core material to hold in place on vacuum table for milling opposite side. Protex 223-5 has high tensile, tear and impact strength. It is inert in water, moisture resistant, and is unaffected by oils, greases and volatile aromatics. Outdoor exposure is not recommended

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break	60 - 110	%	—
Tear	15.0	grams mil	—
Tensile Strength	30000.0	psi/mil	—
Thickness	5.0	mils	—

Adhesive Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Adhesion to Steel	10 - 13 (-1.5/+2.0)	lbs./in. width	—
Base	Synthetic elastomer resin	—	—

Packaging & Availability

Stock Roll Sizes

• 48" X 60 YRDS

Storage & Handling

Storage

Shelf life is 1 year if stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.