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SKU 7000048408
Legacy SKU 70006021102
UPC 00021200043222
Product Number 483

Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is designed to be used in a wide variety of general purpose applications including sealing, holding, coding, moisture proofing and protecting. This tape is coated with a rubber adhesive that bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces. 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is available in a variety of vivid colors.

  • Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
  • Polyethylene backing has a low water vapor transmission rate and provides good solvent, alkali resistance
  • Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces
  • Tape remains adhered and flexible to temperatures as low as -20°F
  • Vivid colors and smooth backing provide excellent glossy appearance
  • Black tape has excellent UV resistance and can be used outdoors for up to 12 months
Estimated date of shipment July 10  

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Minimum Order 24 Rolls
Order Increment 24 Rolls
  Excellent Sealing Qualities
  Weatherproof
  Fast Shipping
  Industry Low Price
Product Dimensions
Imperial Metric
Width 2 in 50.8 mm
Length 36 yd 32.91 m
Center Hole Diameter 3 in 76.0 mm
Shipping Dimensions
Weight 13.02 lb
Length 9.6 in
Width 9.6 in
Height 13 in
Color Transparent

PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What types of surfaces can the 3M Polyethylene Tape 483 adhere to?

    The tape is designed to stick well to a variety of surfaces, including metal, plastics, and painted and powder-coated surfaces.

  2. Is the transparent tape easy to tear by hand or does it require scissors?

    Our customers love that it's easy-to-tear by hand because this helps avoid time-wasting cuts with scissors.

  3. Can the tape be used outdoors in extreme temperatures?

    Yes! This polyethylene film backing has an excellent resistance against nicks, abrasions and moisture offering superior performance whether you're wrapping irrigation tubing supplies or keeping luggage intact during transit.

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use.  Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice.  Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage.  For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
Conformable Backing for a Variety of Applications
3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces. The smooth backing provides good solvent and alkali resistance. Coated with a rubber adhesive, this tape bonds well to many surfaces and typically removes cleanly. This resilient tape can be used in outdoor applications and temperatures as low -20°F/-29°C to 170°F/77°C. The black version of this tape will remove cleanly from most surfaces in outdoor applications from up to one year.

Recommended Applications


General sealing of containers and irregular shaped objects
Separation of dissimilar metals
Decorative, safety marking and color coding
Nuclear power plant maintenance applications
Corrosion sensitive applications
Outdoor applications of sealing, protecting and preserving
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