Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 by 3M™ is used for primary insulation for cable splice and termination applications and is compatible with solid dielectric cable insulation. The premium-grade adhesive features a polyethylene liner backed by self-fusing Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR), making this splicing tape easy to unwind. This thick adhesive is temperature rated to 194 °F (90 °C) with an emergency overload rating to 266 °F (130 °C). To use, stretch tape and apply in successive half-lapped layers. Continue this process throughout the entire application until the build-up produces a uniform winding. This tape is halogen-free and has a shelf life of 5 years. For wire splicing and insulation, applications depend on Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23. Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 is RoHS and Prop 65 compliant and self-certified to ASTM D4388, Type III up to 69 kV.