Construction strength
for cost-ef fective bundling,
attaching, holding, and more
From hanging poly drapes to attaching production notes
and instructions
3M™Masking Tape 203 is the cost-effective choice for
bundling, holding, attaching, sealing, wrapping, and masking.
•New construction strength for high holding power, the
convenience of tearing by hand, and the strength for
reliable bundling
• Easy, controlled unwind from the roll
• Instant adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces with high
holding power that resists lifting and curling
• Crepe backing conforms and seals around corners
• Removes cleanly from most substrates for up to 24 hours
• Temperature resistance of up to 200°F (93°C) for up to
30 minutes
• Can be qualified to meet CID-A-A-883 Type I specification
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3M™Masking Tape 203
Product UPC # Size* Total Adhesion Tensile Elon- Rolls/
000- Thickness oz/in. Strength gation Case
48011- mils (mm) width lbs./in. at Break
(N/100 mm) (N/100 mm) width %
203 58068-5 12 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 72
Bulk 58035-8 18 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 48
58036-4 24 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 36
58037-1 36 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 24
58038-8 48 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 24
58039-5 72 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 12
58040-1 96 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 8
203 58499-7 18 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 48
Individual 58452-2 24 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 36
Wrap 58453-9 36 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 24
58454-6 48 mm 5.2 (0.13) 35 (37) 20 (350) 9 24
*All rolls are 55 m long
Unwinds easily,
conforms, and
tears by hand
Tight seal around
curves and corners
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