3M-7871
Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material
Features • Facestock is topcoated for thermal transfer printing. Resin ri** are
recommended for optimum durability. The topcoat also provides improved
ink anchorage for traditional forms of press printing.
• #350 adhesive is 3M&rsquo*ost universal adhesive for label materials. It can
permanently bond to high surface energy (HSE) and low surface energy
(LSE) plastics, textured and co*ured surfaces, powder coatings, and slightly
oily metals. It has excellent chemical resistance and holding strength even at
high temperatures. Thick adhesive caliper provides for stronger bond on
textured surface.
• 55# densified kraft liner assures c*isten*e cutting.
• 3M™ Label Material 7871 is UL recognized (File MH16411) and CSA
accepted (File 99316). See the UL and CSA listings for details.
• UL listing includes approval for use on powder coated surfaces.
• 3M Label Material 7871 meets British Standard BS-5609.
Technical Data January 1, 1999
Application Ideas • Barcode labels and rating plates.
• Property identification and asset labeling.
• Warning, instruction, and service labels for durable goods.
• Nameplates for durable goods.
C*truction
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Supersede*arch 9, 1998
3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material
7871
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be c*idered
representative or typical only and should not be used for specification pur*es.
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 Room
(10 Minute Dwell/RT) 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 88 96 63 69 96 105 75 82
Polycarbonate 90 98 65 71 94 103 69 76
Polypropylene 73 80 29 32 83 91 31 34
Glass 93 102 69 76 99 108 77 84
HD Polyethylene 54 59 27 30 58 63 32 35
LD Polyethylene 53 58 30 32 56 61 37 40
Smooth
Powder Coating 85 93 89 97
Finely Textured
Powder Coating 49 54 52 57
Conditioned for 3 Days at Conditioned for 24 hours at 90°F
120°F (49°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 108 118 96 105 99 108 81 89
Polycarbonate 66 72 34 37 77 84 59 64
Polypropylene 81 89 33 16 78 85 47 51
Glass 106 116 86 94 89 97 72 79
HD Polyethylene 56 61 32 35 50 55 38 42
LD Polyethylene 15 16 14 15 43 47 40 44
Smooth
Powder Coating 93 102 88 96
Finely Textured
Powder Coating 56 61 50 55
Liner Release: 180° Removal of Liner from Facestock
Rate of Removal Grams/Inch Width N/100 mm
90 inche*inute 16 0.62
300 inche*inute 22 0.85
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