Q: Functionality and durability

Based on our current knowledge, the following functionality and durability can be expected for 3M Thermoscript films. Generally not below the following times for vertical outdoor weathering, provided the foils have been properly processed and applied according to 3M recommendations: Durability Outdoor use: 2-3 years Indoor use: almost unlimited Shelf life 2 years Recommended Storage Conditions 23°C / 50% relative humidity. Storage of film/label rolls in polybags is recommended.

Q: Processing

Printing Screen / Letterpress / Flexo / Offset printing processes A color qualification test before series production is recommended. Note: It is advisable to also test the base print for chemical resistance if necessary! Thermal Transfer Printing The special surface coating of the 3M Thermoscript Film Series 310E is highly suitable for subsequent labeling using the thermal transfer printing process. The optical appearance and durability of the subsequent labeling depend on the ribbon used. To achieve an optimal print image, the printing speed and the transfer temperature of the heating bar may need to be varied. Die-cutting Sharp knives and minimal web tension are recommended, to avoid possible adhesive squeeze-out. Substrate Pretreatment / Bonding See Processing Information KG-054

Q: Adhesive strength

Aluminum 6.4 Stainless steel 6.8 Phenolic resin 4.7 ABS 3.2 Polycarbonate 3.1 Polystyrene 4.5 Polypropylene 1.8 HD-Polyethylene 3.2 LD-Polyethylene 1.3 Smooth powder coating 6.4 Measured according to Finat Test Method FTM 2 after 72 h storage at 70 °C. The stated adhesive strength values are average values. They are not suitable for specifications.

Q: Resistance

Resistance to Climatic Stress SFW 0.2 S DIN 50018 Exposure to 2 cycles: no change Foil bonded to stainless steel, tested after 72 h storage in standard climate 23/50, DIN 50014. Resistance to Chemicals and Solvents The foils are resistant to most mineral oils and greases, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts and alkalis, such as: Loading agent Loading time Result Heptane 4 h No deterioration Petroleum 4 h No deterioration Diesel 4 h No deterioration Engine Oil SAE 15W40 4 h No deterioration Windshield Cleaner 4 h No deterioration IPA 4 h No deterioration Industrial Cleaner (Lemon) 4 h No deterioration Pril 4 h No deterioration Acid (PH 4) 4 h No deterioration Alkali (PH 10) 4 h No deterioration Foil bonded to stainless steel, tested after 24 h storage in standard climate 23/50. The evaluation was carried out 1 hour after removing the samples from the test liquid containers.

Q: Specification

The manufacturer’s quality assurance system is certified according to EN ISO 9002. Only 76500 and 76530: UL File MH18072 cUL File MH18072 Approved for indoor and outdoor applications with the following ribbons: Armor AXR8, Astromed RY, Armor AXR600, Ricoh 120EC, Sony 4070, 5070, TR4570, Ricoh B110C, B110CR ISO 9002: The manufacturer’s quality assurance system is certified according to EN ISO 9002.

Question 1

Product Description

Accepted Answer

3M Laminating Films 76500, 76510, and 76530 are equipped with a print-pretreated surface coating that enables subsequent thermal transfer labeling for applications where the laminate is to be provided with variable information. Printing by screen printing, flexographic printing, and letterpress printing is also possible. We recommend performing an ink adhesion test before series production. Furthermore, 3M Thermoscript Laminating Films offer excellent protection for the print against weathering, abrasion, and chemical stresses.   
Brief description / shipping label:
3M 76500 TT1 MC PET25-310E-65WG
3M 76510 TT0 GC PET36-310E-65WG
3M 76530 TT1 MC PET50-310E-65WG

Question 2

Construction

Accepted Answer

Product
Color
Foil thickness in mm
Adhesive thickness in mm
Release liner in mm (g/m²)
Release liner

76500
Transparent matte
0,031
310E
0.020
0,056 (62)
Glassine paper siliconized on one side

76510
Glossy transparent
0,039
310E
0.020
0,056 (62)
Glassine paper siliconized on one side

76530
Transparent matte
0,056
310E
0.020
0,056 (62)
Glassine paper siliconized on one side

Question 3

Physical properties

Accepted Answer

Material
Polyester

Temperature Resistance
-40°C to +150°C
no visible change

Dimensional Stability
(tested according to DIN 30646)
Index 02
(Shrinkage <0.2%)

Dielectric Strength
(VDE 0303, T2)
Minimum value: 82.2 kV/mm
Average value: 84.1 kV/mm

Fire behavior in the bonded state
Self-extinguishing after 15 seconds,
does not drip

Opacity
Covers high-contrast colors of the substrate well

Salt Spray
(according to DIN 50021 SS)
150 h
no deterioration

Fungus
Fungus resistant, non-fungus promoting

Substrate corrosion
Does not cause corrosion on the adhered substrate

Adhesive
Acrylic adhesive, Series 310E.

Minimum Application Temperature
+15°C

Question 4

Functionality and durability

Accepted Answer

Based on our current knowledge, the following functionality and durability can be expected for 3M Thermoscript films.
Generally not below the following times for vertical outdoor weathering, provided the foils have been properly processed and applied according to 3M recommendations:

Durability
Outdoor use: 2-3 years
Indoor use: almost unlimited

Shelf life
2 years

Recommended Storage Conditions
23°C / 50% relative humidity. Storage of film/label rolls in polybags is recommended.

Question 5

Processing

Accepted Answer

Printing
Screen / Letterpress / Flexo / Offset printing processes
A color qualification test before series production is recommended.
Note: It is advisable to also test the base print for chemical resistance if necessary!

Thermal Transfer Printing
The special surface coating of the 3M Thermoscript Film Series 310E is highly suitable for subsequent labeling using the thermal transfer printing process.
The optical appearance and durability of the subsequent labeling depend on the ribbon used.
To achieve an optimal print image, the printing speed and the transfer temperature of the heating bar may need to be varied.

Die-cutting
Sharp knives and minimal web tension are recommended,
to avoid possible adhesive squeeze-out.

Substrate Pretreatment / Bonding
See Processing Information KG-054

Question 6

Adhesive strength

Accepted Answer

Aluminum
6.4

Stainless steel
6.8

Phenolic resin
4.7

ABS
3.2

Polycarbonate
3.1

Polystyrene
4.5

Polypropylene
1.8

HD-Polyethylene
3.2

LD-Polyethylene
1.3

Smooth powder coating
6.4

Measured according to Finat Test Method FTM 2 after 72 h storage at 70 °C.
The stated adhesive strength values are average values.
They are not suitable for specifications.

Question 7

Resistance

Accepted Answer

Resistance to Climatic Stress
SFW 0.2 S DIN 50018
Exposure to 2 cycles: no change
Foil bonded to stainless steel, tested after 72 h storage in standard climate 23/50, DIN 50014.
 
Resistance to Chemicals and Solvents
The foils are resistant to most mineral oils and greases, fuels, aliphatic solvents,
weak acids, salts and alkalis, such as:

Loading agent
Loading time
Result

Heptane
4 h
No deterioration

Petroleum
4 h
No deterioration

Diesel
4 h
No deterioration

Engine Oil SAE 15W40
4 h
No deterioration

Windshield Cleaner
4 h
No deterioration

IPA
4 h
No deterioration

Industrial Cleaner (Lemon)
4 h
No deterioration

Pril
4 h
No deterioration

Acid (PH 4)
4 h
No deterioration

Alkali (PH 10)
4 h
No deterioration

Foil bonded to stainless steel, tested after 24 h storage in standard climate 23/50.
The evaluation was carried out 1 hour after removing the samples from the test liquid containers.

Question 8

Specification

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer&#8217;s quality assurance system is certified according to EN ISO 9002.
Only 76500 and 76530:
UL File MH18072
cUL File MH18072
Approved for indoor and outdoor applications with the following ribbons:
Armor AXR8, Astromed RY, Armor AXR600, Ricoh 120EC, Sony 4070, 5070, TR4570, Ricoh
B110C, B110CR
ISO 9002:
The manufacturer&#8217;s quality assurance system is certified according to EN ISO 9002.

Product	Color	Foil thickness in mm	Adhesive thickness in mm	Release liner in mm (g/m²)	Release liner
76500	Transparent matte	0,031	310E 0.020	0,056 (62)	Glassine paper siliconized on one side
76510	Glossy transparent	0,039	310E 0.020	0,056 (62)	Glassine paper siliconized on one side
76530	Transparent matte	0,056	310E 0.020	0,056 (62)	Glassine paper siliconized on one side

Material	Polyester
Temperature Resistance	-40°C to +150°C no visible change
Dimensional Stability (tested according to DIN 30646)	Index 02 (Shrinkage <0.2%)
Dielectric Strength (VDE 0303, T2)	Minimum value: 82.2 kV/mm Average value: 84.1 kV/mm
Fire behavior in the bonded state	Self-extinguishing after 15 seconds, does not drip
Opacity	Covers high-contrast colors of the substrate well
Salt Spray (according to DIN 50021 SS)	150 h no deterioration
Fungus	Fungus resistant, non-fungus promoting
Substrate corrosion	Does not cause corrosion on the adhered substrate
Adhesive	Acrylic adhesive, Series 310E.
Minimum Application Temperature	+15°C

Durability	Outdoor use: 2-3 years Indoor use: almost unlimited
Shelf life	2 years
Recommended Storage Conditions	23°C / 50% relative humidity. Storage of film/label rolls in polybags is recommended.

Printing	Screen / Letterpress / Flexo / Offset printing processes A color qualification test before series production is recommended. Note: It is advisable to also test the base print for chemical resistance if necessary!
Thermal Transfer Printing	The special surface coating of the 3M Thermoscript Film Series 310E is highly suitable for subsequent labeling using the thermal transfer printing process. The optical appearance and durability of the subsequent labeling depend on the ribbon used. To achieve an optimal print image, the printing speed and the transfer temperature of the heating bar may need to be varied.
Die-cutting	Sharp knives and minimal web tension are recommended, to avoid possible adhesive squeeze-out.
Substrate Pretreatment / Bonding	See Processing Information KG-054

Aluminum	6.4
Stainless steel	6.8
Phenolic resin	4.7
ABS	3.2
Polycarbonate	3.1
Polystyrene	4.5
Polypropylene	1.8
HD-Polyethylene	3.2
LD-Polyethylene	1.3
Smooth powder coating	6.4

Loading agent	Loading time	Result
Heptane	4 h	No deterioration
Petroleum	4 h	No deterioration
Diesel	4 h	No deterioration
Engine Oil SAE 15W40	4 h	No deterioration
Windshield Cleaner	4 h	No deterioration
IPA	4 h	No deterioration
Industrial Cleaner (Lemon)	4 h	No deterioration
Pril	4 h	No deterioration
Acid (PH 4)	4 h	No deterioration
Alkali (PH 10)	4 h	No deterioration

Printable Laminate 76510