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. - 3M Performance Plus duct tape 8979N has a unique product construction for indoor and outdoor applications. This tape is removable with little or no adhesive residue from most opaque surfaces up to six months after application.