Adheres well to difficult surfaces such as low surface energy plastics, e.g. polyethylene and polypropylene Die-cuttable Printable

Product Foil Color Topcoat thickness (mm) Adhesive thickness (mm) Liner thickness (mm / g/m²) Liner 7908E Glossy white, Topcoat TT2 0,050 0,046 0,173 (153) Poly-coated paper, silicone-coated on one side, with white 3M logo

Labeling of durable products Sheet processing DOM labels (Date of Manufacture)

Printing: Best results with screen printing; an ink qualification test is recommended for the manufacturing process. Foil is coated for good printability. Die-cutting: Sharp knives and minimal tension are recommended to minimize adhesive residue.

Store at 16–27 °C and 40–65% relative humidity Shelf life: up to 24 months from date of manufacture, protected from direct sunlight Keep finished products in plastic bags

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Polyester Film 7908E

Q: Performance properties

Topcoat: Polyester Adhesive: Modified acrylic adhesive type 350E Adhesion (FTM1 – 300 mm/min, 180° peel): on polypropylene: 16 N/25 mm on stainless steel: 22 N/25 mm on polycarbonate: 20 N/25 mm Temperature resistance: 24 h at –40 °C 24 h at +150 °C Humidity resistance: 7 days at 38 °C, 98% r. H.: no change Resistance to chemicals: Immersion in isopropanol, 4 h RT: no change Immersion in heptane, 4 h RT: no change Liner release force (FTM3 – 300 mm/min, 180° peel): 49 cN/50 mm Minimum processing temperature: 10 °C

glossy white

Product Description

3M™ Performance Label Material 7908E is a self-adhesive, durable film made of a polyester backing and a special modified acrylic adhesive.

Features

Adheres well to difficult surfaces such as low surface energy plastics, e.g. polyethylene and polypropylene
Die-cuttable
Printable

Structure

Product	Foil	Color	Topcoat thickness (mm)	Adhesive thickness (mm)	Liner thickness (mm / g/m²)	Liner
7908E	Glossy white, Topcoat TT2	0,050	0,046	0,173 (153)	Poly-coated paper, silicone-coated on one side, with white 3M logo

Performance properties

Topcoat: Polyester
Adhesive: Modified acrylic adhesive type 350E

Adhesion (FTM1 – 300 mm/min, 180° peel):

on polypropylene: 16 N/25 mm
on stainless steel: 22 N/25 mm
on polycarbonate: 20 N/25 mm

Temperature resistance:

24 h at –40 °C
24 h at +150 °C

Humidity resistance:

7 days at 38 °C, 98% r. H.: no change

Resistance to chemicals:

Immersion in isopropanol, 4 h RT: no change
Immersion in heptane, 4 h RT: no change

Liner release force (FTM3 – 300 mm/min, 180° peel):

49 cN/50 mm

Minimum processing temperature: 10 °C

Application examples

Labeling of durable products
Sheet processing
DOM labels (Date of Manufacture)

Processing

Printing: Best results with screen printing; an ink qualification test is recommended for the manufacturing process. Foil is coated for good printability.
Die-cutting: Sharp knives and minimal tension are recommended to minimize adhesive residue.

Storage

Store at 16–27 °C and 40–65% relative humidity
Shelf life: up to 24 months from date of manufacture, protected from direct sunlight
Keep finished products in plastic bags

Important Notes

All statements and technical information are based on tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. Users must determine if the product is suitable for the intended purpose. Values are averages and not intended for specification purposes. 3M is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of these recommendations.

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