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3M Hillington – Our UK coating facility …

3M Hillington is a high technology specialist coating plant producing filmic label materials, located on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Production facilities house a 1.22 metre wide coater with air extraction, humidity and temperature control, chill rollers, web cleaning, static elimination,air flotation ovens and effluent recovery systems complying with the latestenvironmental regulations.

Manufacturing is in a clean-room environment to ISO9002 standards.

Your label material choice starts here …Today’s narrow web printing world is increasingly complex – new materials, newprinting technology and ever-increasing change in the demands of our customers.

3M has a range of Core Label Materials outlined in this guide. The intention is to start here, as our most common and popular product constructions are listed. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, call us, as our full product offeringhas many tens of thousands of product combinations.

Here are some typical applications in key market sectors …

Capabilities - Manufacturing:

• Coating width of 1220mm• Solvent and emulsion print receptive top-coat

technologies• Solvent and emulsion adhesive technologies• Clean-room facility• Effluent solvent recovery• Slitting operation• Custom-coating facility through the

‘Made to Design’ programme

In addition, the facility houses extensive laboratory facilities, responsiblefor product design & development, product & application evaluation andproduct quality. The laboratory is also a UL (Underwriters’ Laboratory)authorised test facility to qualify finished printed labels made with 3Mmaterials to UL and cUL standards.

3M has been a global leader in adhesive technology for over 100 years.That’s why industry looks towards 3M for the performance they need time andtime again.

POLYESTER, MATT WHITE

Product: Typical Performance Characteristics:Specs:(For latest update visit www.ul.com)

Face Material: Adhesive: Liner:

Features ultra-smooth top-coat, ideal for bar code applications. Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Excellent adhesion to LSE substrates.7810EH PET, Matt White 3M 300E 90gsm White Glassine UL

cUL

This selection of label materials can also be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil.

PRIMARY CORE RANGE

7815EH Features ultra-smooth top-coat, ideal for bar code applications. Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

PET, Matt White 3M 310E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

PET, Matt White 3M 310E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL

Features ultra-smooth top-coat, ideal for bar code applications. Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.7815EB

350E adhesive for performance applications that require thermal transfer printing and demand adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, e.g. plastics or powder coats. Top-coat resistant to harsh chemicals such as brake fluid.

7874EC

7870E PET, Matt White 3M 350E / 27gsm 90gsm White Glassine

PET, Matt White 3M 350E / 46gsm 62gsm Double SidedWhite Glassine

ULcUL

76610350E adhesive for performance applications that require thermal transfer printing and demand adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, e.g. plastics or powder coats. Top-coat resistant to harsh chemicals such as brake fluid.

PET, Matt White 3M 350E / 20gsm ULcUL

62gsm White Glassine

Face material is top-coated with a highly durable top-coat, capable of withstanding harshchemicals encountered in both electronic and automotive sector applications. When printedwith specific ribbons, image remain legible after rubbing with toluene, brake fluids, fuels.

Thermal transfer printable face material with high stability adhesive. Offers permanentadhesion, yet is removable from many surfaces.5770 PET, Matt White 3M 550 90gsm Densified Kraft

ULCSA

3M™ Thermal Transfer Printable Label Materials

POLYESTER, GLOSS WHITE

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

7816E PET, Gloss White 3M 310E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

7860E Durable face material for harsh environments.Excellent adhesion to LSE plastics.

PET, Gloss White 3M 310E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL

PET, Gloss White 3M 300E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

Same as 3M 7816E, but with 90gsm liner.7816EH

Thermal transfer printable face material with high stability adhesive. Offers permanentadhesion, yet is removable from many surfaces.5771 PET, Gloss White 3M 550 90gsm Densified Kraft

ULCSA

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ULcUL

7871EJ PET, Gloss White 3M 350E / 46gsm 90gsm Double SidedWhite GlassineSame as 3M 7871EC, but with 90gsm double sided liner.

350E adhesive for performance applications that require thermal transfer printing and demand adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, e.g. smooth plastics or powder coats.

7868E

7860EH PET, Gloss White 3M 300E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL

PET, Gloss White 3M 350E / 20gsm ULcUL

Same as 3M 7860E, but with 90gsm liner.


Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance.Excellent adhesion to LSE substrates and powder coats.7871EC PET, Gloss White 3M 350E / 46gsm UL

cUL62gsm Double SidedWhite Glassine

POLYESTER, MATT CLEAR



76550C PET, Matt Clear 3M 350E / 46gsm ULcUL

Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance.Excellent adhesion to LSE substrates and powder coats.

62gsm Double SidedWhite Glassine

POLYESTER, GLOSS CLEAR



7861E PET, Gloss Clear 3M 300E ULcUL

Ideal as an over-laminate where thermal transfer printing is required.Excellent adhesion to LSE plastics. 62gsm White Glassine

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

62gsm Double SidedWhite GlassinePET, Gloss Clear 3M 350E / 46gsm UL

cUL

POLYESTER, MATT SILVER



Excellent durability with a wide range of ribbons.Firm adhesive that resists oozing.7808E PET, Matt Silver 3M 310E 90gsm White Glassine UL

7818EH

PET, Matt Silver 3M 300E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL

PET, Matt Silver 3M 310E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL

Features ultra-smooth top-coat on 75 micron face material, ideal for bar code applications.Good durability with a wide range of ribbons. Excellent durability to LSE substrates.7813EH

350E adhesive for performance applications that require thermal transfer printing and demand adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, e.g. plastics or powder coats.Top-coat resistant to harsh chemicals such as brake fluid. 75 micron face material.

7879EJ PET, Matt Silver 3M 350E / 46gsm 90gsm Double Sided White Glassine

ULcUL

Excellent durability with a wide range of ribbons. 75 micron face material Premium top-coat for lower heat settings. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

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PET, Matt Silver 3M 310E ULcUL

62gsm White Glassine76730

76750


350E adhesive for performance applications that require thermal transfer printing and demand adhesive performance on difficult to stick to surfaces, e.g. plastics or powder coats.Top-coat resistant to harsh chemicals such as brake fluid.

PET, Matt Silver 3M 350E / 20gsm ULcUL


POLYESTER, PLATINUM SILVER



7872EC PET, Platinum Silver 3M 350E / 46gsm 62gsm Double Sided White Glassine

7875E

PET, Platinum Silver 3M 350E / 46gsm ULcUL

PET, Platinum Silver 3M 310E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

7872EJ


Heavy adhesive coat-weight for textured surfaces. Excellent high temperature resistance.Excellent adhesion to LSE substrates and powder coats.

Same as 3M 7872EC, but with 90gsm double sided liner.

ULcUL

90gsm Double Sided White Glassine

ACRYLIC, HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT



3921 Acrylic, Matt White 3M 150 ULCSA

Offers ultra-high temperature performance. Ideal for PCB labels and high temperatureresistant labels. 80gsm Densified Kraft

3922 65gsm Double SidedGlassineAcrylic, Matt White 3M 150

Offers ultra-high temperature performance. Ideal for PCB labels and high temperatureresistant labels. Lower coat-weight of adhesive than 3M 3921, making it ideal for smoothersurfaces and has double sided glassine liner.

CAST VINYL, GLOSS WHITE



3690ECast Vinyl, Bright White(non top-coated)

3M 320 ULCSA

Durable cast film, flexible & conformable. Outstanding weathering properties.Non-transferable on some surfaces.

90gsm Double SidedBrown Glassine

CAST VINYL, GLOSS YELLOW



3692ECast Vinyl, Gloss Yellow(non top-coated)

3M 320 ULCSA

Durable cast film, flexible & conformable. Outstanding weathering properties.Non-transferable on some surfaces. Ideal for warning labels.



CAST VINYL, GLOSS SILVER



3698ECast Vinyl, Gloss Silver(non top-coated)

3M 320 ULCSA

Durable cast film, flexible & conformable. Outstanding weathering properties.Non-transferable on some surfaces.


HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE, MATT WHITE



76998 HDPE, Matt White 3M 241EIdeal for packaging labels or drum labels.241E adhesive can be applied at low temperatures.


RECYCLABLE FILM



8000EModified PolymerFilm,Silk White

RCMA to DIN30646 ULCSA(indoor)

This film and adhesive are WEEE compliant. The product is ‘recycling compatible’, meaningit has no detrimental effect on the re-use of the film and adhesive with plastics such as PC,PS, ABS, HIPS and mixtures of these plastics.


GLOSS WHITE POLYPROPYLENE



7777 Polypropylene,Gloss White

3M AP360 ULCSA

Corona-treated. Bright white face material offers high opacity. Film stiffness allows for easydie-cutting and dispensing for automatic applications.

90gsm Densified Kraft

GLOSS SILVER RETRO-REFLECTIVE FILM



3929 Retro-reflective,Gloss Silver

3M 200When bar code printed, the face material extends the maximum scanning distance of long-range scanners. Excellent for bin labels or warehouse racking labels.

130gsm Clay-coated Kraft


2-LAYER ACRYLIC, MATT BLACK / WHITE



7847 Acrylic,Matt Black / White 3M 350 90gsm Densified Kraft UL

CSA

PRIMARY CORE RANGE

Excellent chemical and environmental resistance.Two-layered film construction provides excellent long-term performance. Excellent adhesion to LSE plastics. Brittle face material provides destructibility on some surfaces.

3M™ Laser Markable Label Materials

POLYPROPYLENE, GLOSS WHITE



FP02850E PP Gloss White 3M G1120 / 56gsm 90gsm Double SidedSuper-calendered Kraft

PRIMARY CORE RANGE

Adhesive formulated for rough surfaces, including ‘hairy’ tyres. Polypropylene face materialsuitable for smoother surfaces and bar-code printing. face material top-coated for flexoprinting. Thermal transfer printable with a suitable ribbon.

3M™ Rough Surface Label Materials

VINYL, MATT WHITE



FVT44 Vinyl, Matt White 3M G1120 / 62gsmAdhesive formulated for rough surfaces, including ‘hairy’ tyres.Vinyl face materialsuitable for very rough surfaces and bar-code printing. face material top-coated for flexoprinting. Thermal transfer printable with a suitable ribbon.

90gsm Double SidedSuper-calendered Kraft


POLYESTER, GLOSS WHITE ‘VOID’



7866 PET, Gloss White 3M 300 90gsm Densified Kraft ULCSA

PRIMARY CORE RANGEThis selection of label materials can be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil with suitable inksand foils and by thermal transfer, using a suitable ribbon.

Tamper-evident ‘VOID’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and for regulatory labels and seals within Automotive, Electronics and Retail Security markets. Face material resists harsh environments.

3M™ Security Label Materials

POLYESTER, MATT WHITE ‘VOID’



7380 3M 300 90gsm Densified Kraft ULTamper-evident ‘VOID’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and for regulatory labels and seals within Automotive, Electronics and Retail Security markets. Face material resists harsh environments.

PET, Matt White

POLYESTER, BRIGHT SILVER ‘VOID’



7384 PET, Bright Silver 3M 300 90gsm Densified Kraft ULCSA


POLYESTER, MATT SILVER ‘VOID’



7382 PET, Matt Silver 3M 250E 90gsm White Glassine ULcUL


VINYL, ULTRA-DESTRUCTIBLE, MATT WHITE



7613 3M 350 90gsm Densified Kraft ULcUL

Resists one-piece removal. Face material fractures and tears easily.Excellent adhesion to powder coatings, LSE plastics and many other difficult surfaces.Pigmented white vinyl film has ‘block-out’ capability.

Vinyl, Matt White(non top-coated)


HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE, PURPLE ‘STOP’



76901 HDPE, Purple 3M 241ETamper- evident ‘STOP’ destruct pattern.Highly conformable. Adhesive bonds to most surfaces, including difficult plastics andpowder coatings.


76903Tamper-evident ‘STOP’ destruct pattern. Special removable adhesive leaves no residue onmost surfaces, leaving destruct pattern visible in label face. Ideal for seals on doors, hatches,inspection covers and retail security applications.

65gsm White KraftHDPE, Purple SARM

ACETATE, DESTRUCTIBLE, MATT WHITE



7711 3M 250E 90gsm White GlassineResists one-piece removal. Face material fractures and tears easily. Ideal for seals onpackaging and containers.

Acetate, Destructible, Matt White

ACETATE, DESTRUCTIBLE, MATT CLEAR



7713 3M 250E 90gsm White GlassineAcetate, Destructible, Matt Clear

Resists one-piece removal. Face material fractures and tears easily. Ideal for seals onpackaging and containers.

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Durable face material for harsh environments.Firm adhesive resists oozing. Thermal transfer printable with a suitable ribbon.76500 PET, Matt Clear 3M 310E 62gsm White Glassine UL

cUL

PRIMARY CORE RANGE

7736

PET, Matt Clear 3M 400 Polyester Film UL

PET, Matt Clear 3M 310E 82gsm Poly-coated Kraft

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

This selection of label materials can be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil with suitable inksand foils and by thermal transfer, using a suitable ribbon.

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

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3M™ Over-laminating Label Materials


PET, Gloss Clear 3M 310E7746 Protective over-laminate for label and nameplate graphics. Can be used on appliances, industrial equipment, tools etc. For labels requiring a gloss appearance. 82gsm Poly-coated Kraft



7731FL PET, Gloss Clear 3M 400 Polyester Film ULNon top-coated. Film liner provides superior clarity. Ideal for metallised or dark colours.Excellent durability and UV resistance.

ACRYLIC, GLOSS CLEAR



7735FL Acrylic, Gloss Clear 3M 400Designed for long-term applications.Special UV-resistant film provides a minimum of 5 years outdoor durability in most applications.

Polyester Film UL

POLYESTER, ULTRA-GLOSS CLEAR



76991 PET, Ultra-clear 3M Acrylic,Ultra-removable

White Polyester FilmDesigned for applications requiring an ultra-clear look with easy removability with no adhesive residue such as mobile telephone displays and promotional labels for retailpackaging. The film is printable for instructions or promotional graphics.

VINYL, CLEAR TEXTURED



FV02490N Vinyl, Clear Textured(Non top-coated) 3M P1212 Clear Polyester Film

Cost-effective alternative to velvet polycarbonate for labels intended for indoor use.Good moisture and abrasion resistance. Good long-term dimensional stability.


LITHO, TAMPER INDICATING UNCOATED WHITE



7110 Litho,Uncoated White 3M 320 70gsm Densified Kraft

PRIMARY CORE RANGE

Readily fractures or delaminates. Ideal for tamper-resistant labelling.Provides write-on capability. UL*

3M™ Pharmaceutical & Performance Paper Label Materials

LITHO, UNCOATED WHITE



7113 Litho,Uncoated White 3M 1000 90gsm Densified KraftIdeal for data processing applications.

Can be cleanly removed and repositioned on most surfaces.

PAPER, HIGH GLOSS WHITE



7000 Paper,Gloss White 3M 320 70gsm Densified KraftHigh gloss for fine printing. Adheres well to curved surfaces.

Can be thermal transfer printed with a suitable ribbon.UL*

LITHO, COATED WHITE



7142 Litho,Coated White 3M 1000 90gsm Densified KraftGood thermal transfer printable face material.

Can be cleanly removed and repositioned on most surfaces.

* can be used to display the UL listing mark, but each case must be reviewed and approved by UL follow-up services before use.





G61SB PET, Matt White 3M 250E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL


GENERAL INDUSTRIAL RANGE

PET, Matt White 3M 450E 62gsm White Glassine ULG61WB

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications.Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications in indoor or packaging environments.





G62SB PET, Matt Silver 3M 250E 62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

PET, Matt Silver 3M 450E 62gsm White Glassine ULG62WB

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications.Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications in indoor or packaging environments.

POLYESTER, PEARL WHITE



D85VB PET, Pearl White 3M 450E 62gsm White Glassine

PET, Pearl White 3M 250E 62gsm White GlassineD85YBPrint-treated surface – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications.

Print-treated surface – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications in indoor or packaging environments.

ULcUL


POLYESTER, PLATINUM SILVER



D84VB PET, Pearl White 3M 450E 62gsm White Glassine

PET, Pearl White 3M 250E 62gsm White GlassineD84YBPrint-treated surface – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications.

Print-treated surface – suitable for use with a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durable image.Designed for general purpose durable label applications in indoor or packaging environments.

ULcUL

ACRYLIC, HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT



GHTR Acrylic, Matt White 3M 150 62gsm Double SidedWhite Glassine

Offers ultra-high temperature performance. Ideal for PCB labels and high temperatureresistant labels.

POLYESTER, MATT WHITE ‘TRIANGLES’



G635H PET, Matt White 3M HP500 90gsm White Glassine

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL RANGEThis selection of label materials can be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil with suitable inksand foils and by thermal transfer, using a suitable ribbon.

Tamper-evident ‘TRIANGLES’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and forregulatory labels and seals within Automotive, Electronics and Retail Security markets.

Face material resists harsh environments.

3M™ Security Label Materials

POLYESTER, MATT SILVER ‘TRIANGLES’



G645H 3M HP500 90gsm White GlassinePET, Matt SilverTamper-evident ‘TRIANGLES’. Used for closures in packaging of OTC drugs and forregulatory labels and seals within Automotive, Electronics and Retail Security markets.

Face material resists harsh environments.





Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.Kraft liner designed for lay-flat applications.

H01C3 PET, Matt White 3M HP100 90gsm WhiteLay-flat Kraft

ULcULBS5609

GENERAL CORE RANGE

H01YH

PET, Matt White 3M HP100 90gsm White Glassine ULBS5609

PET, Matt White 3M HP250 90gsm White Glassine

H01CH Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100 for use on a wider range ofplastic substrates.


H11CH Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons giving extrachemical and UV resistance (‘B’ top-coat). Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

PET, Matt White 3M HP100 90gsm White Glassine





Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.Kraft liner designed for fan-fold applications.

H00C3 PET, Matt Silver 3M HP100 90gsm WhiteLay-flat Kraft

H00CH

PET, Matt Silver 3M HP100 62gsm White Glassine ULBS5609

PET, Matt Silver 3M HP100 90gsm White Glassine

H00CBMatt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of dot matrix ribbons to give smudge resistant image. Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Liner particularly suitable forautomatic dispensing applications.

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100 for use on a wider range ofplastic substrates.

H00YH

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

ULBS5609

PET, Matt Silver 3M HP250 90gsm White Glassine

H10CH PET, Matt Silver 3M HP100 90gsm White GlassineMatt top-coated – suitable for use with a range of thermal transfer ribbons giving extrachemical and UV resistance (‘B’ top-coat). Firm adhesive that resists oozing.

ULcULBS5609

The products listed above in red can also be printed by dot matrix printers with a suitable ribbon.



H02CB PET, Matt Clear 3M HP100 62gsm White GlassineMatt top-coated – suitable for use with a range thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Designed as a thermal transfer printable mattover-laminate with improved chemical and UV resistance.



H02C3 PET, Matt Clear 3M HP100Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Firm adhesive that resists oozing. This product is UL recognised as a thermal transferprintable 25 micron over-laminate.

90gsm WhiteLay-flat Kraft

UL

The products listed above in red can also be printed by dot matrix printers with a suitable ribbon.

RIGID PVC TAG, MATT WHITE



G5330 Rigid PVC, Matt White 200µ

N/AMatt top-coated – suitable for use with a range thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. 200 Micron rigid PVC tag suitable for timber tags, clothing tags and pallet tags.Can also be sprocket punched, perforated and fan-folded.

N/A

G5340 N/A N/ARigid PVC, Matt White 250µ

Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. 250 Micron rigid PVC tag suitable for timber tags, clothing tags and pallet tags.Can also be sprocket punched, perforated and fan-folded.

POLYPROPYLENE, MATT WHITE



G18S6 Polypropylene Matt White

3M FP400Matt top-coated – suitable for use with a range thermal transfer ribbons to give a durableimage. Particularly suitable for indoor applications where the higher specification of polyesteris not required. Medium tack emulsion acrylic adhesive.

62gsm White Glassine ULcUL

ACETATE, GLOSS CLEAR



Gloss clear printable 50 micron acetate film. Suitable for a wide range of short to medium-termindoor applications. Non-yellowing emulsion acrylic adhesive.D502A Acetate, Gloss Clear 3M AT231 62gsm Yellow Glassine

GENERAL CORE RANGEThis selection of label materials can be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil and also bythermal transfer with a suitable ribbon.

3M™ Press Printable Label Materials


POLYPROPYLENE, MATT WHITE



Printable matt white, 60 micron polypropylene. Top-coating imparts excellent durability toproduct. Medium tack emulsion acrylic adhesive.G18S6 Polypropylene,

Matt White3M FP400 62gsm White Glassine UL

cUL



Super-clear printable 36 micron polyester. Optically clear. Autoclavable adhesive.Clear polyester liner. Suitable for ‘no-label’ look applications.C03CQ PET, Gloss Clear 3M HP100 Polyester Film




Face Material: Adhesive: Liner:Matt clear 23 micron clear polyester, designed as a high-performance over-laminate.3M HP100 adhesive provides outdoor and UV-resistant durability. Suitable for longer-life applications.

C22CI PET, Matt Clear 3M HP100 72gsm White Kraft

GENERAL CORE RANGE




Super-clear 36 micron over-laminating polyester. Optically clear. Autoclavable adhesive.Clear polyester liner. Designed to significantly improve the aesthetic appeal of the label.C03CQ PET, Super-clear 3M HP100 Polyester Film

This selection of label materials can be printed by conventionalprint methods such as letterpress, flexo, hot foil with suitable inksand foils and by thermal transfer, using a suitable ribbon.

Designed as a cost-effective 23 micron gloss clear over-laminate, suitable for use incombination with both paper and synthetic labels. Non-yellowing emulsion acrylic adhesive.C112I PET, Gloss Clear 3M AT231 72gsm White Kraft

Gloss clear 23 micron clear polyester, designed as a high-performance gloss over-laminate.3M HP100 adhesive provides outdoor and UV resistant durability. Suitable for longer-lifeapplications.

C11CI 3M HP100PET, Gloss Clear 72gsm White Kraft

3M™ Over-laminating Label Materials





Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images.Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Clay-coated kraft liner suitable for rotary die-cutting.H01C3 PET, Matt White 3M HP100 90gsm White

Lay-flat KraftULcULBS5609

GENERAL CORE RANGE

PET, Matt White 3M HP250 ULcULI01Y3


Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images.Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100, suitable for use on a wider range of plasticsubstrates. Clay-coated kraft liner suitable for rotary die-cutting.


3M™ Laser Toner Printable Label Materials




Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images.Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Clay-coated kraft liner suitable for rotary die-cutting.H00C3 PET, Matt Silver 3M HP100 90gsm White

Lay-flat KraftULcULBS5609

PET, Matt Silver 3M HP250 ULcULI00Y3

Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images.Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100, suitable for use on a wider range of plasticsubstrates. Clay-coated kraft liner suitable for rotary die-cutting.




Face Material: Adhesive: Liner:Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images.Firm adhesive that resists oozing. Thin 25 micron face material and adhesive combinationcan be used for cable-wrap applications.

H02C3 PET, Matt Clear 3M HP100 90gsm WhiteLay-flat Kraft UL

PET, Matt Clear 3M HP250 ULcULI02Y3

Ideal for laser toner applications with matt top-coating for high resolution images. Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100, suitable for use on a wider range of plastic substrates. Thin 25 micron face material and adhesive combination can be used for cable-wrap applications.


POLYESTER, MATT YELLOW


Face Material: Adhesive: Liner:Matt yellow top-coated laser toner printable product. Higher tack adhesive than 3M HP100, suitable for use on a wider range of plastic substrates. Also suitable for use with thermaltransfer printers with a suitable ribbon for warning labels.

I03Y3 PET, Matt Yellow 3M HP250 90gsm WhiteLay-flat Kraft UL


Product: Other Names:cUL approved – general-purpose thermal transfer printable top-coat. (can also bedot matrix printed with suitable ribbon or laser toner printed)TT1 Computer

Imprintable ‘A’Matt

CORE COMPONENT RANGE

TT3

Gloss

Matt

TT2

TT5

TT4 Matt

LT1

3

Appearance: Description:

Matt

Matt

ComputerImprintable ‘D’

ComputerImprintable ‘B’

TT4

cUL approved – general-purpose thermal transfer printable gloss top-coat.

cUL approved – high durability and chemical resistance thermal transfer printable matttop coat for automotive (brake fluid resistant) and other demanding applications. Excellent UV resistance for outdoor applications. Also printable by laser toner.cUL approved – outdoor UV-resistant thermal transfer printable matt top-coat. Alsoprintable by laser toner printers and some dot matrix ribbons.cUL approved – premium quality thermal transfer and flexo-printable matt top-coat.Can be thermal transfer printed at lower heat settings on many printers, thus extending print-head life.

Not cUL approved with laser toner– general-purpose laser toner printable matt top-coat. Also printable by laser toner printers and some dot matrix ribbons.

Colour: Thickness:

Primary substrate for top-coatingWhite Gloss

White

Gloss

Gloss

White

Appearance(Before top-coat): Description:

BASE FILMS (POLYESTER) – Most base films are GLOSS, unless indicated. A MATT appearance is due to the application of a MATT TOP-COAT

36 micron (µ)

50 micron (µ)

75 micron (µ)

Primary substrate for top-coating


POLYESTER IS OFTEN REFERREDTO AS ‘PET’ OR ‘PT’

Primary substrate for top-coatingSilver Gloss

Silver

Gloss

Gloss

Silver

36 micron (µ)

50 micron (µ)

75 micron (µ)



Primary substrate for top-coatingSilver Platinum 50 micron (µ)

Clear

Gloss

Gloss

Clear 23 micron (µ)

36 micron (µ)

Primary substrate for top-coating and over-laminating films

Super-clear polyester for pharmaceutical (autoclavable) applications and temporarypanel / window protection (e.g. 3M 76991)

Clear Gloss 50 micron (µ) Primary substrate for top-coating and over-laminating films

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3M™ Label Material Components

The following component materials are stocked at 3M Hillington for the manufacture ofstock products and Made to Design (Laminate to Order) products.

TOP-COATS

BASE FILMS (POLYPROPYLENE)

Colour: Thickness:Appearance(Before top-coat): Description: POLYPROPYLENE IS OFTEN

REFERRED TO AS ‘PP’

Polyester alternative for cost efficiency. Main compatible top-coat is TT3.White Gloss 60 micron (µ)

GlossSilver 30 micron (µ) Used for multi-layer laminate barrier coating (domestic air freshener cover labels)

BASE FILMS (PVC)

Colour: Thickness:

GlossWhite


200 micron (µ) Tags – unlaminated (with top-coat, but without adhesive or liner). Used for identification tagson construction components, timber, pallets & barrels, horticultural plant tags, ski passes etc.

Tags – unlaminated (with top-coat, but without adhesive or liner). Used for identification tagson construction components, timber, pallets & barrels, horticultural plant tags, ski passes etc.GlossWhite 250 micron (µ)

BASE FILMS (POLYETHYLENE)

Colour: Thickness:

High density polyethylene (HDPE) for thermal transfer printing.Used for chemical drum labels, pallet labels DIY and Automotive applications.White Matt


90 micron (µ)

POLYETHYLENE IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ‘PE’

BASE FILMS (ACETATE)

Colour: Thickness:

High-clarity acetate for internal decorative applications.(Internal advertising and promotional applications).Clear Gloss


50 micron (µ)

ACETATE IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ‘ACE’

BASE FILMS (TAMPER-EVIDENT ACETATE)

Colour: Thickness:

Tamper-evident material which breaks easily if attempts are made to lift the label fromthe substrate. Ideal for packaging and security seals in retail environment.White Gloss


50 micron (µ)

TAMPER INDICATING ACETATE IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ‘ACE-TE’

Clear Gloss 50 micron (µ) Tamper-evident material which breaks easily if attempts are made to lift the label fromthe substrate. Ideal for packaging and security seals in retail environment.


BASE FILMS (TAMPER-INDICATING POLYESTER)

Colour: Thickness:

Polyester which leaves a footprint saying ‘VOID’ on the substrate and also in relief behindthe label face when the label is lifted away from the substrate.White Gloss

GlossSilver


50 micron (µ)

50 micron (µ)

GlossWhite 50 micron (µ)

GlossSilver 50 micron (µ)

Polyester which leaves a footprint saying ‘VOID’ on the substrate and also in relief behindthe label face when the label is lifted away from the substrate.

Polyester which leaves a footprint of a TRIANGLE pattern on the substrate and also in relief behind the label face when the label is lifted away from the substrate.

Polyester which leaves a footprint of a TRIANGLE pattern on the substrate and also in relief behind the label face when the label is lifted away from the substrate.

BASE FILMS (TAMPER-INDICATING POLYETHYLENE)

Colour: Thickness:

HDPE security film which, when removal is attempted, leaves a ‘STOP’ destruct pattern in pink in thematerial face, showing evidence of tampering from a distance and also a corresponding footprint in blueon the substrate.

Purple Semi Gloss


60 micron (µ)

Colour: Thickness:

Recyclable material for use with PC, PS, HIPS, ABS or mixtures of these plastics. Does not need to be removed from part before recycling.

White Gloss


BASE FILMS (ABS)

50 micron (µ)


ADHESIVES

Product: Adhesive Thickness:

Solvent acrylic adhesive – highest performing 3M permanent adhesive.Excellent on HSE, LSE & slightly oily surfaces. cUL approved.350E

300E

Other Names: Description:

Variable – tocustomer requirement

250E

Equiv. HP100310E

Solvent acrylic permanent adhesive – high performance on HSE and LSE surfaces.cUL approved.

ApplicationTemperature:

ServiceTemperature:

> 5°C

> 5°C

> 5°C

> 5°C

> 5°C

> 5°C

> 5°C

> -5°C

> -5°C

> -5°C

R240

R180

SA150

241E

450E

AT231

Variable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirementVariable – tocustomer requirement

Equiv. HP250

Equiv. FP400

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-40°C to +150 °C

-20°C to +70 °C

-20°C to +70 °C

-20°C to +70 °C

Solvent acrylic permanent adhesive – high performance on HSE and LSE surfaces.cUL approved.

Solvent acrylic permanent adhesive – high performance on HSE surfaces (not LSE) Very good clarityand UV stability for outdoor use. cUL approved.

Solvent acrylic – super-clear removable adhesive.

Solvent acrylic – general-purpose removable adhesive.

Solvent acrylic – removable adhesive for air freshener applications (polypropylene & PVC surfaces)

Emulsion (water-based) acrylic – suitable for chemical drum & pallet labelling. BS5609 approved.

Emulsion (water-based) acrylic – general-purpose

Emulsion (water-based) acrylic – general-purpose

LINERS

Product: Thickness:

Standard 62gsm white glassine unprinted liner used for roll to roll thermal transfer applications etc.High transparency for printer sensor reading. Automatic dispensing. Good die cutting.65WG

65DWG

Description:

90WG

90DWG

65HG

72WK

56 micron (µ)

56 micron (µ)

77 micron (µ)

77 micron (µ)

56 micron (µ)

70 micron (µ)

Standard 90gsm white glassine unprinted liner used for roll to roll thermal transfer applications etc.High transparency for printer sensor reading. Automatic dispensing. Good die cutting.

Double-sided 62gsm white glassine unprinted liner used for roll to roll thermal transfer applications withthick adhesive coatings.High transparency for printer sensor reading. Automatic dispensing. Good die cutting

Double-sided 90gsm white glassine unprinted liner used for roll to roll thermal transfer applications withthick adhesive coatings.High transparency for printer sensor reading. Automatic dispensing. Good die cutting

Standard 62gsm honey (yellow) glassine unprinted liner used for roll to roll thermal transfer applications etc.High transparency for printer sensor reading. Automatic dispensing. Good die cutting.

Thin 72gsm PE-coated kraft liner.


Standard 90gsm lay-flat white kraft unprinted liner. Used for lay-flat applications such asA4 laser sheets.90LK

100LK

150LK

36SP

50WSP

94 micron (µ)

130 micron (µ)

160 micron (µ)

36 micron (µ)

50 micron (µ)

Heavy two-sided PE coated lay-flat white kraft unprinted liner. Used for wide-format lay-flat sheetapplications such as wide format laser printing or screen printing.

Standard two-sided PE coated lay-flat white kraft unprinted liner.Used for lay-flat applications such as A4 laser sheets.

36 micron siliconised clear polyester film liner, used to achieve super-clear adhesive coating forpharmaceutical applications or protective over-laminating films.50 micron siliconised white polyester film liner, used to achieve super-clear adhesive coating forpharmaceutical applications or protective over-laminating films.


INDEX BY PRODUCT NUMBER

PRODUCT: PAGE: PRODUCT: PAGE: PRODUCT: PAGE: PRODUCT: PAGE: PRODUCT: PAGE:

3690E 53692E 53698E 63921 53922 53929 65770 35771 37000 117110 117113 117142 117380 87382 87384 87613 876500 976550C 476610 376730 576750 576901 976903 976991 1076998 6

7872EC 57872EJ 57874EC 37875E 57876EC 47879EJ 48000E 6C03CQ 16C112I 16C11CI 16C22CI 16D502A 15D84VB 13D84YB 13D85VB 12D85YB 12FP02850E 7FV02490N 10FVT44 7G18S6 15,16G5330 15G5340 15G61SB 12G61WB 12

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H01YH 14H02C3 15H02CB 15H10CH 14H11CH 14I00Y3 17I01Y3 17I02Y3 17I03Y3 17

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