Description
3M™ Scotchkote™ Electrical Coating FD is designed as a fast-drying sealant and bonding agent intended for use on joints wrapped with plastic electrical tape.
Product Features
- Compatible with Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tapes
- Fast drying
- Flexible when dry
- Self-contained applicator
- Virtually no waste if container resealed after use
Applications
Electrical Coating FD is intended for use as an outer seal on vinyl tape applications which are subjected to excessive amounts of oil. It is designed to improve the weather resistance of the taped joint of splice. It is suitable for direct burial, direct water immersion or above ground applications. Contact with potable water is not recommended.
Precautionary and first aid information for this product may be found in its Material Safety Data Sheet and on the product container.
Application Techniques
After taping splices with Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape, apply Electrical Coating FD evenly over splice, extending a short distance onto the cable insulation. Be sure the surface is clean, dry and free from oil or grease before electrical coating is applied.
Typical Physical Properties
Technical information provided consists of typical product data and should not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, all tests are performed at room temperature.
Physical Properties | Typical Value |
Tack Free Time @ 72°F/22°C | 12 minutes |
Adhesion to:
Wood Metal Rubber Plastic |
Good
Good Good Good |
Electrical Properties | Typical Value |
Dielectric Strength:
Dry 24 hrs. in H20 |
450 volts/mil 200 volts/mil |
Chemical Properties | Typical Value |
Solvent | Acetone |
Solids (28%) | Synthetic rubber & resin |
Flash Point | -4°F/-20°C (closed cup) |
Shelf Life & Storage
This product has a 2-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and <75% relative humidity)
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