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Q: What does 3M stand for on scotch tape?
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What state is home to scotch tape?

3M is in Minnesota. This is where Scotch tape is made.


What is military brown sticky tape?

Military brown sticky tape is simply another name for scotch tape. Scotch tape has been in production since the 1930s. The tape is produced by the 3M company.


Who invented the adhesive scotch tape?

Richard Drew of 3M invented it in 1930.


Where does 'Scotch tape' name come from?

Head for a good search engine (Ask, Google) and enter the terms "Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing" , "3M", and "scotch tape"


Where was scotch tape invented?

Richard Drew 1930 working for 3M. The United States.


Is cellophane tape the same as scotch tape?

Many may use "scotch tape" as a generic term is typically used to refer to cellophane tape of any brand. In conversation, yes, chances are the person asking for "scotch tape" is referring to a cellophane or transparent tape such as that used for wrapping gifts.In reality, the "Scotch" name is in fact a registered trademark of 3M corporation and is the brand name of the original product. The Scotch Brand is applied to various forms of tape, and in fact was originally applied to a masking tape (not cellophane).To help combat trademark genericization, 3M markets its products today as "Scotch Brand Tape."


Who invented adhesive tape such as sellotape?

A 3M engineer, Richard Drew, invented scotch tape in 1930. He had previously invented masking tape in 1925.


Was scotch tape patented?

Scotch tape was invented in 1930 by banjo-playing 3M engineer Richard Drew. Scotch tape was the world's first transparent adhesive tape. Drew also invented the first masking tape in 1925—a 2-inch-wide tan paper tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing.


Where was 3M scotch tape invented?

A man by the name of Richard Drewer invented this kind of tape back in St. Paul, Minnesota and began working for 3M when they saw his amazing discovery. This tape and others he invented have been used worlwide and are so handy.


How do you spell celotape?

The trademark name Sellotape is often used generically for cellophane tape (cello tape) in the UK, as the similar brand name Scotch tape (3M) is used in the US.


What is the best brand of adhesive tape?

The best brands of adhesive tape for anything are Scotch and 3M. These tapes will stick to anything including construction paper and are the only brands that I use.


When was Scotch Tape created?

Scotch Tape was created in 1930.