“Tape Germetex LMpvs” – the tape is sticky on the one side and a reinforced fire retardant PVC film on the other:
PVC tape – non-toxic, fireproof, does not emit volatile components, resistant to petroleum products, chemically resistant.
This additional material must be used when applying the heating film, to isolate the connections (terminals/solder), to prevent the penetration of moisture, which can lead to a short circuit.
The main use of the material in electrical insulation, thermal insulation and waterproofing.
Butyl tape is a tape from soft rubber which is not exposed to compression and corrosion, and also remains long time elastic and sticky.