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Product selection guide

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Identification and labelling is our business – worldwide. Today’s printing world is more complex than ever. With more than 150,000 combinations of 3M adhesives, face materials and liners, 3M has the solutions you need to strengthen your competitive advantage.

We’ll work with you to find the ideal solution, supporting your decision process with application related samples and technical information. As a result, you’ll receive the best possible product for your application.

We’ll also be there to support your team by offering extensive training and application information, drawn from our many years of experience and be able to show you the vast range of possibilities our products offer.

Be safe in the knowledge that you’re getting a world class service from a global business, helping you see new ideas, to help improve workflows and achieve the optimum solution for your needs.

Our Technical Sales specialists will be able to provide you with help ‘from idea to delivery’ throughout your enquiry or project.

Go ahead and challenge us! This Product Selection Guide contains details of our ‘Core’ Range of Performance Label Materials.

For details of our wider range of products, or for products not listed here, please call your 3M Technical Sales Specialist.

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Experience in every field: our industry expertise The conditions of use and specifications for labelling differ strongly from market to market. Over decades of working together in close partnership with our customers from various industries and with our vast network of associations and testing institutes, we have continuously evolved our product portfolio with a special focus on specific requirements. Based on our extensive insight into industries and their work processes, we are in a position to offer you labels that are more efficient and effective and also more pleasing to the eye.

Chemical engineering

Label stocks that resist sea water and are able to withstand harsh Chemicals. Matching and highly solventresistant combinations of 3M Specialty Labels and 3M Ribbons for Thermal Transfer Print.

Use 3M™ Durable Label Material 76962, for instance, for marking chemicals reliably with permanent information that remains legible.

Automotive

Fulfilling the requirements of the Federal Motor Transport Authority; member of the German Association of Automotive Industry (VDA). Strong focus on OEMs and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers Lab tests in our corporate 3M laboratory in accordance with the automotive standards. Use 3M™ Polyester Label Material 92200, for example, to create durable labels that provide information on tire pressure, fuel level or airbag instructions.

Engineering

UL/cUL-approved components.

Company-own UL Testing Lab at the 3M plant in Wrocław, Poland Ensure durable attachment of your manufacturer instructions with permanent and variable data or barcodes, e.g. by using 3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7872EC.

Medical engineering

Flexible materials to conform more readily to curves with small radii.

Very high adhesive strength on hard-to-bond substrates. Destructible and non-transferable systems (VOID, Triangle). UL cUL‑approved components.

Electronics

Compliance with all relevant VDE standards.

Mark your PCBs with barcode labels that last, e.g. using the heat and solvent resistant 3M™ Label Material 3921. Use 3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7872EC, for instance to attach variable product data to your electronic components.

Logistics

Solutions that meet your toughest challenges for the permanent and durable identification of transportation containers and other items and applications in various industries, including the glass industry, fresh produce logistics and the automotive industry. Optimise your storage processes, e.g. by marking your shelves with 3M™ Retro-reflective Label Material 3929: it is able to extend the maximum and minimum scanning distance of long‑range scanners.


Laser markable | p10

7847

7848

Tamper evident | p9

7866

7382

Temperature resistant | p8

3922DSL

Cryogenic | p776605C

7874EC

Retro-reflective 3929

Aluminium foil 7800

Special paper grades

7142

7000

Laser toner H01C3

Over laminates H12CB

G35CC

Specialist labels | p19

treeMaterial

Performance


Cryogenic

Face material

Product Typical performance characteristics

Face material adhesive type liner

Format Print method

Specs

Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Matt white

TOP PRODUCT

7874EC Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top-coat for demanding applications.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TT3 Ŕ 3M™ 350E/46gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine

Roll Ŕ Press Ŕ TT Ŕ UV inkjet

Ŕ UL Ŕ cUL Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Gloss white

TOP PRODUCT

76605C Thinner face film conforms to small diameter tubes or components. 350E adhesive provides excellent adhesion to most surfaces. Excellent low temperature performance.

Ŕ 36µ gloss white polyester/TT2 Ŕ 3M™ 350E/25gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine


Ŕ RoHS


76610 Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top-coat for demanding applications.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TT3 Ŕ 3M™ 350E/20gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine



Ŕ Polyolefin Ŕ Matt white

FP0354EG Matt white opaque film, offering excellent conformability, designed for use in demanding applications. Withstands harsh chemicals when printed with specific ribbon.*

Ŕ 84µ matt white polyolefin Ŕ 3M™ P1650 Ŕ 63gsm white glassine


Ŕ FDA** Ŕ RoHS

* Label materials demonstrate good resistance to harsh chemicals including acetone when used in conjunction with a Ricoh B110CU or 3M 92904 Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbons

** Adhesive dry ingredients are listed by FDA as indirect food contact additives when used in food packaging with minimum exposure. See 21 CFR 175.105


Temperature resistant

Face material



Format Print method

Specs

Ŕ Acrylic Ŕ High temperature resistance

TOP PRODUCT

3922DSL Offers ultra-high temperature performance. Ideal for PCB labels and high temperature-resistant labels. Lower adhesive coat-weight than 3921 for smooth surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ matt white acrylic Ŕ 3M™ 150 Ŕ 90gsm d/s white glassine



Ŕ Acrylic Ŕ High temperature resistance

GHTR Offers ultra-high temperature performance. Ideal for PCB labels and high temperature-resistant labels. Lower adhesive coat-weight than 3921 for smooth surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ matt white acrylic Ŕ 3M™ 150 Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine




Tamper evident

Face material



Format Print method

Specs

Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Matt silver

TOP PRODUCT

7382 Tamper‑indicating ‘VOID’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and for regulatory labels and seals within automotive, electronics and retail secruity markets.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver VOID polyester

Ŕ 3M™ 250E Ŕ 90gsm white glassine




TOP PRODUCT


Ŕ 50µ gloss white VOID polyester

Ŕ 3M™ 300 Ŕ 90gsm densified kraft


Ŕ UL Ŕ CSA Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Cast vinyl Ŕ Gloss white

3690E Durable cast film, flexible and conformable. Smooth surface for excellent thermal transfer printing. Outstanding weathering properties. Non-transferable on some surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white cast vinyl Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 90gsm d/s brown glassine

Roll Ŕ Press Ŕ TT Ŕ UV inkjet Ŕ Rotary screen


Ŕ Cast vinyl Ŕ Gloss silver


Ŕ 50µ gloss silver cast vinyl Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 90gsm d/s brown glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Polyurethane Ŕ Matt white

3812DSL Resists one-piece removal. Face material fractures and tears easily. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics, powder-coats and many other difficult surfaces.

Ŕ 40µ matt white polyurethane

Ŕ 3M™ 350 Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Polyurethane Ŕ Matt white


Ŕ 50µ matt white VOID polyester




Ŕ Polyester, Ŕ Bright silver


Ŕ 50µ bright silver VOID polyester



Ŕ RoHS


76970 Tamper‑indicating ‘TRIANGLES’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and for regulatory labels and seals within automotive, electronics and retail secruity markets.

Ŕ 50µ matt white TRIANGLES polyester

Ŕ 3M™ 350E/20gsm Ŕ 90gsm white glassine


Ŕ RoHS


76971 Tamper‑indicating ‘TRIANGLES’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and for regulatory labels and seals within automotive, electronics and retail secruity markets.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver TRIANGLES polyester



Ŕ RoHS


Laser markable

Face material



Format Print method

Specs

Ŕ Matt black Ŕ White imaging

TOP PRODUCT

7847 Excellent chemical and environmental resistance. Two-layered film construction provides excellent long‑term performance. Excellent abrasion resistance.

Ŕ 60µ matt black/white acrylic


Roll Ŕ Nd: YAG Ŕ Laser beam


Ŕ Matt black Ŕ White imaging

TOP PRODUCT


Ŕ 60μ matt silver/black acrylic



Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Gloss black Ŕ White imaging


Ŕ 60µ gloss black/white acrylic





Chemical resistance

Face material



Format Print method

Specs


TOP PRODUCT

92062 Face material is top-coated with a highly durable top‑coat, capable of withstanding harsh chemicals, when printed with specific ribbon*, e.g. toluene, brake fluid, fuels, acetone.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester Ŕ 3M™ 350E/46gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine




“ TOP PRODUCT

92064 Face material is top-coated with a highly durable top‑coat, capable of withstanding harsh chemicals, when printed with specific ribbon*, e.g. toluene, brake fluid, fuels, acetone.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver polyester Ŕ 3M™ 350E/46gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine




7870E Face material is top-coated with a highly durable top‑coat, capable of withstanding harsh chemicals, when printed with specific ribbon*, e.g. toluene, brake fluid, fuels, acetone.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester Ŕ 3M™ 350E/27gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS



Curved surfaces

Face material



Format Print method

Specs

Ŕ Cast vinyl Ŕ Gloss white

TOP PRODUCT

3690E Durable cast film, flexible and conformable. Smooth surface for excellent thermal transfer printing. Outstanding weathering properties. Non‑transferable on some surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white cast vinyl Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 90gsm d/s brown glassine



Ŕ Polyolefin Ŕ Matt white

TOP PRODUCT

FP0354EG Matt white opaque film, offering excellent conformability, designed for use in demanding applications. Withstands harsh chemicals when printed with specific ribbon*

Ŕ 84µ matt white polyolefin Ŕ 3M™ P1650 Ŕ 63gsm white glassine


Ŕ FDA** Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Cast vinyl Ŕ Gloss silver


Ŕ 50µ gloss silver cast vinyl Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 90gsm d/s brown glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


** Adhesive dry ingredients are listed by FDA as indirect food contact additives when used in food packaging with minimum exposure. See 21 CFR 175.105


High surface energy

Face material Product Typical performance characteristics


Format Print method

Specs


TOP PRODUCT

7815EH Features ultra-smooth top-coat, ideal for bar code applications. Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Excellent adhesion to HSE surfaces. Firm adhesive.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TT5 Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 90gsm white glassine



Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Platinum silver

TOP PRODUCT

7875E Excellent durability with a wide range of ribbons. Firm adhesive resists oozing.

Ŕ 50µ platinum silver polyester/TT2 Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 65gsm white glassine



Ŕ Polypropylene Ŕ Gloss white

7777 Bright white face film offers high opacity. Film stiffness allows for easy die-cutting and dispensing for automatic applications. Thermal transfer printable with resin ribbons.

Ŕ 60µ gloss white polypropylene/PT Ŕ 3M™ P1400 Ŕ 50# densified kraft




7808E Extra durability with a wide range of ribbons. Firm adhesive that resists oozing. TT3 top-coat offers brake fluid resistance. Ideal for automotive applications.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver polyester/PT Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 90gsm white glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


7815 Features ultra-smooth top-coat, ideal for bar code applications. Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Excellent adhesion to HSE surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TC Ŕ 3M™ 310 Ŕ 50# densified kraft




7816 Offers excellent durability with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons. Firm adhesive resists oozing. Excellent adhesion to HSE surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TC Ŕ 3M™ 310 Ŕ 55# densified kraft




7816E Offers excellent durability with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons. Firm adhesive resists oozing. Excellent adhesion to HSE surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TT2 Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 65gsm white glassine






Format Print method

Specs


7816EH Offers excellent durability with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons. Firm adhesive resists oozing. Excellent adhesion to HSE surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TT2 Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 90gsm white glassine




7818 Compatible with a wide range of ribbons. Excellent durability. Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Ideal for application to HSE surfaces.

Ŕ 75μ matt silver polyester M/TC Ŕ 3M™ 310 Ŕ 55# densified kraft




D85YB Print-treated surface. Suitable for use with a wide range of ribbons to provide a high-durability image. Designed for general purpose applications across all industry sectors.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TTO Ŕ 3M™ 250E Ŕ 65gsm white glassine




G61SB Matt top-coated. Suitable for use with a wide range of ribbons to provide a durable image. Designed for general purpose applications across a wide range of industries.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TT5 Ŕ 3M™ 250E Ŕ 65gsm white glassine




G62SB Matt top-coated. Suitable for use with a wide range of ribbons to provide a durable image. Designed for general purpose applications across a wide range of industries.

Ŕ 25μ matt silver polyester/TT5 Ŕ 3M™ 250E Ŕ 65gsm white glassine




H10CH Matt top-coated. Suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons, giving extra chemical and UV resistance HP100 firm adhesive resists oozing.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver polyester/TT4 Ŕ 3M™ HP100 Ŕ 90gsm white glassine


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


I00Y3 Ideal for laser toner printing applications with matt top-coat for high resolution images. Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100. Lay-flat liner suitable for rotary die‑cutting.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver polyester/TT1 Ŕ 3M™ HP250 Ŕ 90gsm lay-flat kraft

Roll Ŕ Press Ŕ TT Ŕ UV inkjet Ŕ Laser toner



Low surface energy



Format Print method

Specs


TOP PRODUCT

7860E Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top-coat for demanding applications.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TT2





TOP PRODUCT

7871EJ Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy surfaces. Ideal for demanding applicaions.


Ŕ 3M™ 350/46gsm Ŕ 90gsm d/s white glassine




TOP PRODUCT

7872EJ Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics and powder‑coats. Excellent high temperature resistance.

Ŕ 50µ platinum silver polyester/TT2

Ŕ 3M™ 350E/46gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine




76751S Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top‑coat for demanding applications.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/TT3


Roll Ŕ UV inkjet Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


7810EH Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top‑coat for demanding applications.






7813EH Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top-coat for demanding applications.

Ŕ 75µ matt silver polyester/TT5





7860EH Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces. Durable top-coat for demanding applications.





Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Gloss clear

7861E Ideal as an over‑laminating film where thermal transfer printability is required, or for a 'no-label' look. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics.

Ŕ 50µ gloss clear polyester/TT2







Format Print method

Specs


7868E Designed for applications requiring thermal transfer printing and high adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, such as smooth powder-coats or plastics.






7871 Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TC

Ŕ 3M™ 350/46gsm Ŕ 55# densified kraft


Ŕ UL Ŕ CSA Ŕ RoHS BS5609


7871EC Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy surfaces. Ideal for demanding applicaions.






7872EC Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics and powder‑coats. Excellent high temperature resistance.

Ŕ 50µ platinum silver polyester/TT2





7872 Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics and powder-coats. Excellent high temperature resistance.

Ŕ 50µ platinum silver polyester/TC

Ŕ 3M™ 350 Ŕ 55# densified kraft




7876EC Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy surfaces and powder-coats.






7879EJ Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy surfaces. Ideal for demanding applications.

Ŕ 75µ matt silver polyester/TT3





7880 Matt top-coat resists scuffing, chemicals and moisture Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics. Liner perforates and fan-folds easily. Dot matrix printable.

Ŕ 50µ matt white polyester/DMTC


Roll Ŕ Press Ŕ TT Ŕ UV inkjet Ŕ Dot-matrix





Format Print method

Specs


7905 Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surface. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to plastics and powder‑coats.

Ŕ 50µ gloss clear PET TC* Ŕ 3M™ 350 Ŕ 90# poly-coated kraft

Sheets Ŕ Screen Ŕ UV inkjet



7908 Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surface. Excellent high temperature resistance. Excellent adhesion to plastics and powder‑coats.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white PET TC* Ŕ 3M™ 350 Ŕ 90# poly-coated kraft




7931 High abrasion and solvent resistance. Good for indoor and outdoor use. Excellent bond to low surface energy plastics.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white PET TC* Ŕ 3M™ 300 Ŕ 90# poly-coated kraft



Ŕ Aluminium Ŕ Matt silver

7940 Vinyl top‑coated for ink receptivity. Heavy adhesive coat-weight suitable for textured surfaces. Ideal for 'aluminium‑look' nameplates and labels.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver aluminium TC**

Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 90# poly-coated kraft


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


7980 Matt lop-coat resists scuffing, chemicals and moisture. Excellent adhesion to smooth low surface energy plastics.

Ŕ 50µ matt white PET TC* Ŕ 3M™ 300 Ŕ 90# poly-coated kraft


Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS

* Top‑coated

** Print‑treated

*** Label materials demonstrate good resistance to harsh chemicals including acetone when used in conjunction with a Ricoh B110CU or 3M 92904 Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbons

**** Adhesive dry ingredients are listed by FDA as indirect food contact additives when used in food packaging with minimum exposure. See 21 CFR 175.105

Low surface energy


Very low surface energy and rough surfaces

Face material



Format Print method

Specs


TOP PRODUCT

76615 Extra‑high coat‑weight adhesive for performance applications that require adhesion to rough surfaces such as steel and applications requiring outdoor durability.






TOP PRODUCT

92200 Extra‑high coat‑weight of adhesive, suitable for bonding to difficult surfaces, including automotive plastics and non-wovens. Provides superior bond strength to most surfaces.

Ŕ 50µ gloss white polyester/TTC

Ŕ 3M™ SE100/65gsm Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine




Specialist



Format Print method

Specs

Retro-reflective

Ŕ Retro-reflective

TOP PRODUCT

3929 When bar code printed, the face material extends the maximum scanning distance of long-range scanners. Ideal for warehouse beam location or bin labels.

Ŕ 122µ silver retro-reflective/TC

Ŕ 3M™ 200 Ŕ 78# clay-coated kraft


Ŕ RoHS

Aluminium foil

Ŕ Aluminium foil

TOP PRODUCT

7800 Vinyl top‑coated for ink receptivity. Heavy adhesive coat-weight suitable for textured surfaces. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics. Use for a ‘traditional nameplate’ look.

Ŕ 50µ matt silver aluminium/TC


Roll Ŕ Press Ŕ RoHS

Special paper grades

Ŕ High-gloss white

TOP PRODUCT

7000 High gloss for fine printing. Adheres well to curved surfaces. Ideal for thermal transfer printing.

Ŕ 100µ gloss white paper Ŕ 3M™ 320 Ŕ 70gsm densified kraft


Ŕ UL* Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Litho Ŕ Coated white

TOP PRODUCT

7142 Good thermal transfer face material. Can be cleanly removed and repositioned on most surfaces with no adhesive residue.

Ŕ 69µ coated white litho Ŕ 3M™ 1000 Ŕ 90gsm densified kraft


Ŕ RoHS

* Can be used to display the UL listing mark, but each case must be reviewed by UL follow‑up services before use.

Laser toner


TOP PRODUCT

H01C3 Matt top-coated. Suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to provide a durable image. Utilises 3M TT1 Top-coat. Firm adhesive resists oozing.


Ŕ 3M™ HP100 Ŕ 90gsm Lay-flat Kraft






Format Print method

Specs

Over laminates


TOP PRODUCT

G35CC 23 micron film. Ideal for use as an over-laminating film where thermal transfer printability is required. Firm adhesive resists oozing.


Ŕ 3M™ HP100 Ŕ 65gsm d/s white glassine


Ŕ RoHS

Ŕ Polyester Ŕ Matt clear

TOP PRODUCT

H12CB Matt top-coated 25 micron film – ideal for use as a thermal transfer printable over‑laminate. Ideal for tight corners, such as cable marking. Firm adhesive resists oozing.

Ŕ 25µ matt clear polyester/TT4

Ŕ 3M™ HP100 Ŕ 65gsm white glassine


Ŕ RoHS


76500 25 micron film. Ideal for use as an over-laminating film where thermal transfer printability is required. Firm adhesive resists oozing.

Ŕ 25µ matt clear polyester/TT1





7730FL 25 micron face material, non top-coated. Film liner provides superior clarity. Ideal for metallised or dark colours. Excellent durability and UV resistance.

Ŕ 25µ gloss clear polyester Ŕ 3M™ 400 Ŕ Polyester film

Roll Ŕ Overlaminate Ŕ UL Ŕ cUL Ŕ RoHS


7732FL Non top-coated. Film liner provides superior clarity. Ideal for metallised or dark colours. Excellent durability and UV resistance.

Ŕ 25µ matt clear polyester Ŕ 3M™ 400 Ŕ Polyester film

Roll Ŕ Overlaminate Ŕ UL Ŕ cUL Ŕ RoHS


7746 Protective over-laminate for label and nameplate graphics. Can be used on appliances, industrial equipment and tools etc. For labels requiring a gloss appearance.

Ŕ 25 micron gloss clear polyester

Ŕ 3M™ 310E Ŕ 73gsm poly-coated kraft

Roll Ŕ Overlaminate Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


C22CI 25 micron polyester, designed as a high-performance over-laminating film. 3M™ HP100 Adhesive provides outdoor and UV‑resistant durability. Intended for longer‑life applications.

Ŕ 25 micron matt clear polyester

Ŕ 3M™ HP100 Ŕ 73gsm poly-coated kraft

Roll Ŕ Overlaminate Ŕ UL Ŕ RoHS


Is your name plate UL/cUL certified?

Does your name plate satisfy the requirements of the safety testing? The only way to find out is by providing a complete chain of evidence of the specific certification showing all prior steps “your” labels have taken, from the material production through several potential process/trading steps, all the way to you.

Compliance must be proven for each of these steps. Only if this requirement is met, is it permissible to print the specific symbol (UL, cUL, CSA) on the packaging, the core of a roll, the roll header labels or on the actual name plate itself. Ultimately, this certification is shown by applying the mirror image of the UR Logo to the product label. Missing evidence discovered when tracing certified components during UL tests often leads to irritation and unnecessary follow-ups.

Obtaining UL, cUL and CSA approval is a time‑consuming and costly process. 3M as manufacturer of label stock has therefore had an extensive range of products certified, including the most common printing processes, in order to help substantially reduce the testing efforts necessary for our market partners.

In general, it is required that all components and process steps of the label are approved:

Ŕ the basic material (face material and adhesive)

Ŕ all cutting and die-cutting processes, printing processes and inks

Ŕ all further treatments (for example, over‑laminate)

Ŕ all steps and components necessary for receiving additional printing (inks and ribbons)

If you and your company wish to export electronic products to the USA and/or Canada, it will be necessary to apply for a UL (for the USA) or a cUL/CSA (for Canada) safety test in order to fulfil the specific country’s consumer protection regulations. Special requirements must be met in terms of the name plates applied to the devices if they contain information relevant for safety. 3M has its own authorized UL/cUL testing lab at our Wrocław manufacturing facility. Here, our Label stocks are tested to the requirements specified by UL Standard 969 (Marking and Labelling Systems) to ensure their suitability as name plate materials. Both their adhesive strength and their wear resistance are tested, also with regard to the feasibility of additional printing using thermal transfer. The tested label stock/thermal transfer ribbon combinations are then deemed UL or cUL recognised component parts in the category PGJ12/8, listed with the 3M file numbers MH 18072 (PGJI2/8) and MH 16411 (PGJI2).

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Users should carefully evaluate products for their application.

3M™ Performance Label Materials UL and cUL Certification



Surface preparation considerationsFor maximum bond strength of any pressure‑sensitive adhesive, the substrate surface should be clean and dry. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane and isopropyl alcohol.

Please note: When using solvents, read and follow carefully the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.

For best bonding conditions, the application surface should be at room temperature or higher. Low temperature surfaces, for example those below 5°C can cause the adhesive to become so firm that it will not develop maximum contact with the substrate. Higher initial bonds can be achieved through increased rub down pressure.

In the first example, the diagram shows poor rub down pressure, resulting in large areas of non-contact between the adhesive and the substrate.

In the second example, the diagram shows good rub down pressure, resulting in total contact between the adhesive and the substrate.

Slitter Distributor Company

Label Stock Manufacturer 3M

3M Wrocław (UL File MH 18072) + 3M Medina (UL File MH 16411) Category PGJI2 (UL) & PGJI8 (cUL)

Converter Company

Appliance Manufacturer (e.g. medical devices)

End customer prints blank labels with thermal transfer ribbons that are approved to UL and cUL.


3M™ Performance Label Materials Top-coat and Adhesives TechnologyTop coat Appearance Description

TT1 Matt UL and cUL approved. General-purpose thermal transfer printable top-coat. (Can also be dot matrix printed with a suitable ribbon or laser toner printed)

TT2 Gloss UL and cUL approved. General-purpose thermal transfer printable top-coat.

TT3 Matt UL and cUL approved. High durability and chemical resistant thermal transfer printable matt top coat for automotive (brake fluid resistant) and other demanding applications. Excellent UV resistance.

TT4 Matt UL and cUL approved. Outdoor UV‑resistant thermal transfer printable matt lop‑coat. Also printable by laser toner printers and some dot matrix ribbons.

TT5 Matt UL and cUL approved. Premium quality thermal transfer and Ilexographic printable mall top‑coat. Can be thermal transfer printed at lower heat settings on many printers, thus extending print head life.

TT0 N/ASome products show the top-coat as ‘TT0’ or simple ‘top-coated – this indicates that either a general‑purpose top‑coat has been applied, or a print‑treatment has been applied to the material face to aid both conventional and/or variable data printing.

AR Satin matt 3M’s most durable top-coat. Thermal transfer printed image is resistant to most chemicals, including acetone, when used with the appropriate thermal transfer ribbon.



Adhesive Description App. temp.

Service temp.

100 High temperature-resistant acrylic adhesive. Up to 232°C short-term heat resistance and excellent solvent resistance High peel strength. Exceptional shear strength. Low out gassing. > +10°C -40°C to +232°C

150 High temperature-resistant acrylic adhesive. Up to 232°C short-term heal resistance and excellent solvent resistance High internal strength – ideal for application to HSE plastics and metals. > +10°C -40°C to +232°C

200 High performance acrylic adhesive. Up to 177°C short-term heat resistance and medium solvent resistance. Excellent peel strength on HSE plastics and metals. Good long‑term ageing. > +10°C -40°C to +117°C

250E Acrylic adhesive. This adhesive has lower initial peel, but comparable adhesion to both 300 and 300E adhesives. A firmer adhesive than both 300 and 300E, resulting in less ooze. > +10°C -40°C to +150°C

300 High-strength acrylic adhesive. Up to 121°C short-term heat resistance. Greater initial adhesion, especially to LSE plastics. Quick flowing for application to textured plastics and powder‑coals. > +10°C -40°C to +121°C

300EHigh-strength acrylic adhesive. This adhesive is designed for applications requiring greater initial adhesion, especially to LSE surfaces and powder‑coats, without loss of shear or temperature resistance.

> +10°C -40°C to +150°C

310E High‑precision acrylic adhesive. Excellent UV resistance. This adhesive provides firmness and high‑precision strength to a variety of surfaces, including HSE plastics, glass and metals. > +10°C -40°C to +150°C

320High-tenacity acrylic adhesive. This adhesive is designed for applications requiring high bond strength on a variety of surfaces, including HSE and LSE plastics. Excellent flagging resistance on small diameters.

> +10°C -40°C to -121°C

350 High-holding acrylic adhesive. This is a modified acrylic adhesive, designed for very high bond strength to most surfaces. Excellent holding strength, even at high temperatures. > +10°C -40°C to +150°C

350E High-holding acrylic adhesive. This is a modified acrylic adhesive, designed for very high bond strength to most surfaces. Excellent holding strength, even at high temperatures. > +10°C -40°C to +150°C

400Low-temperature acrylic adhesive. Good low temperature performance and peel strength on many surfaces. Excellent clarity and UV resistance makes this adhesive ideal for window labels or over‑laminating applications.

> -12°C -51°C to +121°C

1000 Repositionable acrylic adhesive. Good holding to many surfaces. Clean removal or numerous re‑applications to many surfaces. Stain‑resistant on many surfaces. > -15°C -30°C to +121°C

P1650High-performance acrylic adhesive. Designed to meet difficult automotive specifications. Good chemical and moisture resistance. Excellent thermal stability. Resistance to many automotive and industrial fluids.

> +5°C -40°C to +150°C

SE100Acrylic adhesive designed to provide superior bonding to low surface energy plastics and composites, typically those used in automotive applications. Also suitable for many rough or textured surfaces.

> +15°C -40°C to +150°C

HP100 Acrylic adhesive designed as a general purpose. UV stable adhesive. UL and cUL approved for use on metals, painted, of high surface energy surfaces. > +10°C -40°C to +150°C



Surface energy and adhesives compatibilitySurface energy is measured in dynes per centimetre. The dyne level is the actual reading of the critical surface tension. The chart below compares the relative surface energy of commonly used substrates and suggests which of the 3M Label Material adhesives should be suitable for each category. The final choice is, of course subject to evaluation and approval for each individual application by the user.

Metals and glass High surface energy plastics Low surface energy plastics

Surface energy Substrate

1103 Dynes/cm: Copper

840 Dynes/cm Aluminium

753 Dynes/cm: Zinc

526 Dynes/cm: Tin

458 Dynes/cm: Lead

700–1000 Dynes/cm: Stainless steel

250–500 Dynes/cm: Glass


50 Dynes/cm: Kapton®

47 Dynes/cm: Phenolic

46 Dynes/cm: Nylon

45 Dynes/cm Alkyd Enamel

43 Dynes/cm: Polyester (PET)

43 Dynes/cm: Epoxy Paint

43 Dynes/cm: Polyurethane Paint

42 Dynes/cm ABS

42 Dynes/cm Polycarbonate

39 Dynes/cm: PVC

38 Dynes/cm: Noryl®

38 Dynes/cm: Acrylic


37 Dynes/cm: PVA

36 Dynes/cm: Polystyrene (PS)

36 Dynes/cm: Acetal

33 Dynes/cm: EVA

31 Dynes/cm: Polyethylene (PE)

29 Dynes/cm: Polypropylene

28 Dynes/cm: Tedlar®

24 Dynes/cm: Silicone

18 Dynes/cm: PTFE

** Dynes/cm. Powder-coats

** Broad range of surface energies


Above adhesives are used in the manufacture of our core range of Label Materials. Contact us for our full range. Kapton® and Tedlar® are trademarks of Dupont Corp. Noryl® is a trademark of General Electric Co.


Adhesive selection chart based on surface energyThe charts below are based on relative adhesion within each given surface energy category.

1 = lowest performance | 10 = highest performance


Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10150

200

250E

300

300E

310E

320

350

350E

400

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P1650

SE100

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Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10150

200

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350

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400

1000

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SE100

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Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10150

200

250E

300

300E

310E

320

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350E

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P1650

SE100

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Index

Product Type Page

7874EC Cryogenic 6

76605C Cryogenic 6

3929 Specialist 19

7000 Specialist 18

7142 Specialist 17

7380 Tamper evident 8


7746 Specialist 19

7777 High surface energy 12

7800 Specialist 18




7847 Laser markable 9

7848 Laser markable 9

7861 Low surface energy 14










76500 Specialist 19

76610 Cryogenic 6

76615 Very low surface energy and rough surfaces 17



Product Type Page


92062 Chemical resistance 10

92064 Chemical resistance 10

92200 Very low surface energy and rough surfaces 19

3690E Tamper evident 8

3690E Curved surfaces 11

3698E Tamper evident 8

3698E Curved surfaces 11

3812DSL Tamper evident 8

3922DSL Temperature resistant 7

76751S Low surface energy 14

7730FL Specialist 19

7732FL Specialist 19

7808E High surface energy 12

7810EH Low surface energy 14


7815EH High surface energy 12


7816EH High surface energy 13

7860E Low surface energy 14




7871EC Low surface energy 15

7871EJ Low surface energy 14







Product Type Page

C22CI Specialist 19

D85YB High surface energy 13

FP0354EG Cryogenic 6

FP0354EG Curved surfaces 11

G35CC Specialist 19

G61SB High surface energy 13

G62SB High surface energy 13

GHTR Temperature resistant 7

H01C3 Specialist 18

H10CH High surface energy 13

H12CB Specialist 19

I00Y3 High surface energy 13

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