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3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting Product Bulletin Revision A, January 2026

Description 3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting ("Sheeting") is designed and manufactured for use in the fabrication of retroreflective validation stickers containing integral security marks, to be applied to multi-layer license and reciprocity plates with smooth surfaces. Sheeting is backed with a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive that is protected by a removable paper liner which may be "scallop" scored for easy removal.

Sheeting is available in the ten standard colors shown in Table B on page 2. The day and night color appearances of the Sheeting are similar and it will remain highly retroreflective when viewed at wide entrance angles. The Sheeting may be printed using letterpress, offset, or thermal transfer printing methods.

Series Table A. Series Definitions Series Definition

3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting PV1000 Series Die-cut stickers

3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting PV2000 Series Master rolls

3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting PV3000 Series Individual sheets

3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting PV4000 Series Stickers on form

Dynamic Security Script Technology (DSS) The retroreflective sheeting offers a visible Dynamic Security Script Mark (DSS Mark) that facilitates visual verification of authenticity and aid in an increased difficulty in any counterfeiting efforts.

Under retroreflection, some elements of the security mark will appear slightly brighter than the general background retroreflective sheeting while other elements will appear slightly darker than the background retroreflective sheeting. This property remains but shows a reversal of contrast under daylight viewing conditions. This property also allows the security mark to be seen from larger distances (greater than 20 ft.

[6.1 m]) with a light source (i.e. headlights or flashlights). The marks are integral to the retroreflective layer of the retroreflective sheeting and are only introduced at the time of retroreflective sheeting manufacture. The security marks are buried below the retroreflective sheeting surface for enhanced durability, therefore, modifying security marks shall damage the retroreflective sheeting. Retroreflective sheeting may be provided with or without a security mark. Marks have a repeat pattern in the roll direction.

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Product Characteristics The Sheeting has been designed for use in the production of retroreflective validation stickers for use on multi-year license and reciprocity plates. When properly color printed, clear coated, and applied, stickers are durable for the period provided in the “Clear Coating” section on

Physical Characteristics Table B. Physical Characteristics

Characteristic Value

Material Prismatic

Film Color

00: White 01: Yellow 02: Red 03: Gold 04: Orange 05: Yellow-Green 06: Blue 07: Green 08: Magenta 09: Lemon-Yellow

Nominal Thickness With liner: 12 mil (0.30 mm)

Adhesive Pressure-sensitive

Adhesive Color White

Chemical Resistance Complies with LS300C

Retroreflectivity Table C. Typical Minimum Initial Coefficient of Retroreflection RA [cd/lux/m2] (Average of 0° and 90° values).

0.2° Observation Anglea

Color Entrance Angleb

-4° 40°

White (00) 75 15

Yellow (01) 30 8

Red (02) 10 3

Gold (03) 30 10

Orange (04) 6 2

Yellow-Green (05) 24 8

Blue (06) 14 5

Green (07) 28 8

Magenta (08) 12 3

Lemon-Yellow (09) 28 8 a Observation Angle - The angle between the illumination axis and the observation axis.

b Entrance Angle - The angle between the illumination axis and the retroreflector axis. The retroreflector axis is an axis perpendicular to the retroreflective surface.

All measurements are conducted in accordance with ASTM E810, "Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Retroreflection of Retroreflective Sheeting." The retroreflectivity of the sticker, totally wet by rain, will not be less than 90% of the value listed in Table C. Wet performance measurements shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E810.

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Diffuse Daytime Color Through instrumental color testing, the diffuse daytime color of the retroreflective sheeting conforms to color requirements as determined spectrophotometrically in accordance with ASTM E-1164 and E-1349, utilizing either 45°/0° or 0°/45° illumination/viewing conditions as described in E-1164 and E-1349 for retroreflective materials. Chromaticity and Luminance Factor is calculated based on CIE tristimulus values for the 2° observer and Illuminant D65 in accordance with ASTM E-308.

Table D. Diffuse Daytime Color

Number Color 1 2 3 4

Minimum Typical

Luminance Factor x y x y x y x y Y %

00 White .303 .290 .365 .354 .340 .378 .278 .316 55

01 Lemon Yellow .403 .508 .440 .550 .504 .457 .455 .462 34

02 Yellow .447 .472 .480 .512 .536 .456 .500 .420 29

03 Orange .502 .398 .573 .425 .627 .368 .535 .369 18

04 Red .552 .358 .630 .370 .695 .305 .601 .310 6

05 Blue .105 .240 .232 .250 .240 .200 .180 .140 8

06 Green .115 .200 .200 .490 .297 .360 .242 .265 14

07 Gold .415 .290 .415 .455 .458 .455 .458 .390 19

08 Yellow-Green .180 .320 .180 .500 .280 .460 .280 .260 18

10 Magenta .480 .240 .480 .290 .540 .290 .540 .290 9

Application The pre-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive forms a durable, vandal-resistant (excluding the use of tools) bond to clean, dry, reflective sheeting license plate surfaces or sticker surfaces of the same material, for the life of the plate issue. The minimum application temperature for applying finished stickers to plates is -10°F (-23°C).

Stickers made from Sheeting can be overlaid, however, 3M recommends that no more than three stickers be overlaid per plate. To make sticker removal more difficult, plates should have depressed areas where stickers are to be located. The Sheeting has been designed to be compatible with license plates made from 3M retroreflective sheetings. Before using Sheeting on any other surface, users should verify proper adhesion.

Fabrication Stickers made from Sheeting can be numbered consecutively using consecutive numbering machines. Application instructions may be printed on the protective paper liner before numbering and color processing the face sides.

Printing The Sheeting may be imaged using letterpress, offset, or thermal transfer printing methods.

Customers are responsible for determining the suitability and processing requirements of any other printing method, and for validating final print quality. Some printing options may require additional processing of Sheeting before printing to achieve durable, high-quality print.

Contact a 3M Commercial Branding and Transportation representative for further information regarding recommended printing applications.

Letterpress and Offset Printing Background color fields, state seal reproductions, and state border outlines may be color processed using 3M™ Press Color Printing Inks Plastic Series 200 Letterpress or 3M™ Plastic Series 220 Offset Inks.

NOTE

Series 200 letterpress inks and the Series 220 offset inks are manufactured in a non-ISO certified manufacturing facility.

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Thermal Transfer Printing 3M recommends the use of R300 and R510 thermal transfer ribbons on the Sheeting.

Clear Coating

Roll Coating Clear coat all press printed designs and serial numbers with 3M™ Clear Coat 260 for stickers with surface exposure lives of up to two years and 3M™ Clear Coat 265 for stickers with surface exposure lives of more than two years (such as five-year "month" stickers). A minimum clear coat dry thickness of 0.0004 inches (0.4 mil) should be obtained.

! NOTE

Carefully read all safety precautions on clear coat labels.

Drying 3M Clear Coat 260 may be oven dried and 3M Clear Coat 265 must be oven dried. For specific information, refer to 3M Product Bulletin 260 and 3M Product Bulletin 265. To prevent blocking, clear coats must be completely dry before sheets are stacked or packaged.

Overlaminates If desired, applying 3M™ Overlaminate Film Y-7735FL to the Sheeting can provide additional protection for retroreflective labels and validation stickers. See 3M Information Folder 9.3 for additional information.

Cutting Stickers can be cut from stacks of Sheeting up to 100 sheets thick using a power guillotine, or die cut one sheet at a time.

Cleaning Clean stickers made from Sheeting with a cloth or brush, using warm water and detergent, followed by a clean water rinse.

Solvents such as VM&P Naphtha, mineral spirits, turpentine, or kerosene may be used to remove tar, oil, and road film from the Sheeting.

Storage and Shelf Life Use within two years of date of manufacture. Store film in a cool, dry area, at a temperature of 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C) and a relative humidity of 30% to 50%.

3M Related Literature Always confirm that you have the most current version of the applicable product bulletin, information folder, or other product information from 3M's website at www.3M.com/vehicleregistration.

• 3M Product Bulletin 260 3M™ Clear Coat 260 For use on Annual Stickers

• 3M Product Bulletin 265 3M™ Coat Clear 265 For use on Multi-Year Stickers

• 3M Product Bulletin 200 and 220 3M™ Scotchlite™ Transparent Printing Ink Series 200 and 220

• 3M Information Folder 9.3 Application of 3M™ Overlaminate Film for Validation Stickers Using Web Process Hot Stamp Print

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3M™ Scotchlite™ Prismatic Validation Sheeting