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product_id: 8820508
title: "3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear), Slate Blue, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 12.1 mil, 1 Roll"
brand: "3m"
price: "KSh31171"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/8820508-3m-performance-plus-duct-tape-8979n-nuclear-slate-blue-48
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region: Kenya
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# 48 mm x 54.8 m size Distinctive slate blue color 12-month UV & weather resistance 3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear), Slate Blue, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 12.1 mil, 1 Roll

**Brand:** 3m
**Price:** KSh31171
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔵 Seal with confidence, perform with power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear), Slate Blue, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 12.1 mil, 1 Roll by 3m
- **How much does it cost?** KSh31171 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- 3m enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 3m brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Durability:** Engineered to resist UV, moisture, and abrasion for up to 12 months without deterioration.
- • **Clean Removal Guarantee:** Removes cleanly from most opaque surfaces after 6 months of exposure, leaving no residue.
- • **Bold Slate Blue Aesthetic:** Distinctive color coding enhances identification and safety in professional settings.
- • **Certified Safety Compliance:** Meets MILSTD2041D(SH) standards for low leachable halides and sulfur—ideal for nuclear and shipbuilding environments.
- • **Precision Size for Industrial Use:** 48 mm width and 54.8 m length provide optimal coverage for demanding projects.

## Overview

3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N is a heavy-duty, slate blue industrial tape designed for extreme environments like nuclear plants and shipbuilding. It offers superior UV, moisture, and abrasion resistance for up to one year, complies with strict military standards, and removes cleanly after prolonged exposure—making it the go-to tape for professionals who demand reliability and safety.

## Description

Product Description               3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N is a highly specialized duct tape ideally suited for demanding applications in the nuclear power plant, ship building, and steel fabrication industries It is commonly used for sealing, holding, identification and protection This tape resists wear, abrasion, moisture, and UV exposure for up to 12 months                  .com               The 3M 48-millimeter-by-54-meter slate blue performance plus nuclear duct tape is designed for permanent and temporary use and can be applied both indoors and outdoors. It offers clean removal with little or no adhesive residue from most opaque surfaces up to six months after application. The slate blue color makes it ideal for use in nuclear tape facilities and it is certified for low leachable halogens and sulfur. It also provides sunlight and UV resistance for up to one year without the backing deteriorating or delaminating. This product is especially ideal for applications in the shipbuilding, nuclear power plant and stainless steel industries. The tape is 13 milli-inches thick, and measures 48- millimeters-by-54-meters (WxL).

## Features

- Resists UV, sunlight, and weather to stay on for up to one year without deterioration
- Distinctive red and slate blue color available
- Complies with MILSTD2041D(SH), Notice 2 for leachable halides and sulfur
- Curlresistant, moistureresistant, and conformable backing for easy handling
- Removes cleanly from most opaque surfaces after up to six months of UV exposure and weather
- For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | 3M |
| Color | Blue |
| Material | Polyethylene Over Cloth Scrim |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood, Drywall |
| Size | 2 Inches Width x 60 Yards Length |
| Compatible Material | Metal |
| Unit Count | 324.0 Foot |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 50021200743271, 00021200743276 |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| UPC | 021200743276 |
| Part Number | 70006413564 |
| Item Weight | 43.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 20.46 x 13.76 x 8.33 inches |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Item model number | 8979N |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | NUCLEAR DUCT TAPE |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 3M
- **Color:** Blue
- **Material:** Polyethylene Over Cloth Scrim
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Packaging, Painting

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*