3M7605.White.Vinyl.pdf

White Vinyl Label Material

Construction

Technical Data March, 2008

Facestock Adhesive Liner

3.4 mils (86 microns) 350 Acrylic 55# Densified kraft Gloss White Flexible Vinyl 1.8 mils (46 microns) 3.2 mils (81 microns)

(Calipers are nominal values.)

Features • Resists lifting and buckling on a wide range of containers under use and storage conditions.

• Adhesive can permanently bond to high surface energy (HSE) and low surface energy (LSE) plastics, textured and contoured surfaces, powder coatings, and slightly oily metals. Universal adhesive for label material offers excellent chemical resistance and holding strength even at high temperatures.

• Premium release silicone on the 55# densified kraft liner provides a consistent liner release and assures consistent die-cutting.

• UL recognized for indoor and outdoor use per file MH11410. Suitable where exposed indoors to high humidity or occasional exposure to water. Also suitable where exposed outdoors when affixed to above surfaces except polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride and Teflon® coated metal.

Product Description 3M™ White Vinyl Label Material 7605 is a gloss white flexible vinyl label stock that offers premium durability and moisture resistance. This label material utilizes 3M™ Adhesive 350 which is an universal adhesive for label material that offers excellent chemical resistance and holding strength even at high temperatures.

3M™ White Vinyl Label Material

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Typical Physical Properties

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Adhesive Coat Weight 2.70 to 3.24 g/100 in.2 TM-2279

Release Range 5 to 70 g/2 in. TLMI Method, 180° removal, 300 in./min.

Service Temperature Short term - 24 hours -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to 121°C)

Service Temperature Extended -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

Minimum Application Temperature 50°F (10°C)

Convertability In order to capture the superior performance properties of 3M™ High Holding Acrylic Adhesive 350, thicker calipers are utilized for LSE or textured substrates. Its higher caliper, while desirable for the end use applications, may require extra care during processing. Please refer to the die cutting/converting section of this data page or the “Guide to Converting and Handling Label Products” technical bulletin for additional information.

Application Ideas • Barcode labels.

• Property identification and asset labeling.

• Warning, instruction, and service labels for durable goods.

• Nameplates for durable goods.

• Labeling of small or irregular shape containers.

• Prime label for polyethylene and other plastic containers used to package consumer products such as nasal mists, shampoo, liquid soaps, lotions and selected food products.

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Typical Peel Adhesion Properties

Note: The following tests are intended as a guide to product performance. Application testing is recommended using actual substrates, expected dwell times, and actual conditioning for best determination of product suitability.

Adhesion: 180° peel test procedure is ASTM D 3330.

90° peel test procedure is ASTM D 3330 modified for the angle change.

Initial Conditioned for 3 Days at (10 Minute Dwell/RT) Room Temperature 72°F (22°C)

180° Peel 90° Peel 180° Peel 90° Peel

Surface Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm

Stainless Steel 74 81 50 55 88 96 63 69

Polycarbonate 82 90 59 65 94 103 64 70

Polypropylene 66 72 44 48 76 83 53 58

Glass 83 91 52 57 98 107 67 73

HD Polyethylene 61 67 40 44 59 65 44 48

LD Polyethylene 42 46 32 35 43 47 35 38

Aluminum 74 81 48 53 93 102 69 75

Smooth Powder Coating* 63 69 45 49 75 82 49 54

Finely Textured Powder Coating* 42 46 28 31 41 45 30 30

Conditioned for 3 Days at Conditioned for 24 hours at 90°F 158°F (70°C) (32°C) at 90% Relative Humidity

180° Peel 90° Peel 180° Peel 90° Peel

Surface Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm Oz./In. N/100 mm

Stainless Steel 69 75 46 50 93 102 73 80

Polycarbonate 22 24 26 28 90 98 60 66

Polypropylene 61 67 43 47 94 103 59 65

Glass 72 79 45 49 90 98 65 71

HD Polyethylene 51 56 37 40 71 78 49 54

LD Polyethylene 20 22 20 22 52 57 38 42

Aluminum 74 81 50 55 89 97 69 75

Smooth Powder Coating* 55 60 42 46 81 89 53 58

Finely Textured Powder Coating* 38 42 27 30 44 48 28 31

*Note: These values are averages of multiple powder coated surfaces.

*Note: These values are averages of multiple powder coated surfaces.

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Temperature Resistance:

250°F (121°C) for 24 hours: No significant visual change.

Humidity Resistance:

24 hours at 100°F (38°C) and 100% relative humidity: No significant changes in appearance or adhesion.

Accelerated Aging:

ASTM D 3611: 96 hours at 150°F (65°C) and 80% relative humidity

Environmental Performance

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

The properties defined are based on four hour immersions at room temperature (72°F/22°C) unless otherwise noted. Samples were applied to stainless steel panels 24 hours prior to immersion and were evaluated one hour after removal from the solution for peel adhesion.

Adhesion measured at 180° peel angle (ASTM D 3330) at 12 inches/minute.

Chemical Resistance:

Adhesion to Stainless Steel Appearance Edge Penetration

Chemical Oz./in. N/100 mm Visual Millimeters

Isopropyl Alcohol 75 82 No change 1.0

Detergent 1% Alconox® Cleaner 96 105 No change 0.5

Engine Oil (10W30) @ 250°F (121°C) 25 27 No change 0.5

Water for 48 hours 92 101 No change 0.0 pH 4 104 114 No change 0.5 pH 10 87 95 No change 0.0

409® Formula 95 104 No change 0.0

Toluene N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A*

Acetone N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A*

Brake Fluid 4 4 Edges Curled 2.0

Gasoline N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A*

Diesel Fuel 81 89 No change 0.5

Mineral Spirits 72 79 No change 1.3

Hydraulic Fluid 87 95 No change 0.0

N/A*: Facestock detached from adhesive. No value obtained.

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Application Techniques

• For maximum bond strength, surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried.

A typical cleaning solvent is heptane or isopropyl alcohol. Note: Follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when using solvents.

• For best bonding conditions, application surface should be at room temperature or higher. Low temperature surfaces, below 50°F (10°C), cause the adhesive to become firm and will not allow the adhesive to flow and develop intimate contact with the substrate.

• Higher initial bonds can be achieved through increased rubdown pressure. Use a rubber roller with maximum hand pressure for best results.

Caution: Even high quality vinyls such as that used in 3M™ White Vinyl Label Material 7605 contain plasticizers to provide conformability and elasticity. Vinyls should be thoroughly tested and concerns should be discussed with your 3M sales representative before using. Examples of concerns a converter or end user should consider include process temperatures, ink adhesion, applications on very small diameters, or unique applications where variability would be critical to performance or safety. If concerns about plasticizers arise, consult with your 3M sales representative.

Die Cutting / Converting

Die Cutting:

Rotary die cutting is recommended. Fan-folding of labels is not recommended.

Small labels should be evaluated carefully. Winding tensions should be kept at a minimum to help prevent the adhesive from oozing.

Dispensing:

Capable of being both manual and automatically dispensed. Be sure to test in every unique dispensing application to determine suitability.

Storage Store at room temperature conditions of 72°F (22°C) and 50% relative humidity.

Packaging Finished labels should be stored in plastic bags.

Shelf Life If stored under proper conditions, product retains its performance and properties for two years from date of manufacture.

Printing Designed for flexographic vinyl acrylic inks only. If standard nitrocellulose inks are desired, the viny film facestock should first be primed prior to painting any graphics.

Whenever printing for the first time, with a different ink system or on a new machine, we strongly recommend carrying out proofing trials to validate ink adhesion and durability prior to a full production run.

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Recycled Paper 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer

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