3M™ Venture Tape™ UL181B-FX Polypropylene Duct Tape 1599B is a UL181B-FX Listed, UV resistant flexible duct closure tape featuring a cold weather acrylic adhesive system. It is designed to perform well in a broad range of temperatures and is primarily used for sealing flexible air ducts and air connectors, and for securing flex ducts to duct wrap facing.

A UV Resistant, UL181B-FX Listed Flexible Duct Closure Tape
3M™ Venture Tape™ UL181B-FX Polypropylene Duct Tape 1599B Is a 3 mil, UV resistant, bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) flexible duct closure tape coated with a cold weather acrylic adhesive system. This tape is strong and conformable, allowing it to adhere to curved and irregular surfaces with ease. This tape offers excellent UV resistance while performing at elevated temperatures and in high humidity. The exterior of the tape is UL printed for easy identification.

3M™ Venture Tape™ UL181B-FX Polypropylene Duct Tape 1599B meets or exceeds all requirements of UL181B-FX related to closure systems for flexible air ducts and air connectors.

Recommended Applications


Sealing flexible air ducts
Sealing air connectors
Securing flex ducts


Excellent Adhesion in a Wide Range of Temperatures
3M™ Venture Tape™ UL181B-FX Polypropylene Duct Tape 1599B is coated with a cold weather, pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive system that performs well in cold weather conditions, yet still excels at normal and elevated temperatures. The adhesive bonds immediately on contact to a variety of materials, including fiberglass, foam, metal and fibrous duct material. With a service temperature ranging from -40°F/-40°C to 185°F/85°C, this tape can be applied in a variety of environmental conditions. Once bonded, this tape features good aging properties and resists lifting and curling over time.

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• UL181B-FX Listed and UL printed
• Excellent as a flexible duct closure tape
• Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film backing is UV resistant
• Acrylic adhesive is specifically designed to perform in cold weather applications
• Delivers high performance over a wide temperature range
• Flexible backing conforms well to curved and irregular surfaces

• Backing Material: Polypropylene
• Color: Silver
• Package Quantity: 54 RLS
• Width: 1.88 in