3M Print Film Controltac ™ ™ Product Bulletin 40C Revision D Product Bulletin 40C Revision D, Effective February 2016 (Replaces C, Apr. ‘15) 40C-10R 40C-20R 40C-114R Quick Links 3M Graphics Warranties Technical Information Selector Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Flammability (ASTM E84 Reports) Videos Product Description • For Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV and Latex Inkjet and Screen Printing • 3-mil vinyl films Product Features • Available in gloss (10R), matte (20R), and transparent luster (114R) finishes • Includes Comply™ Adhesive for fast, easy bubble-free installations • Pressure-activated adhesive for easy sliding, tacking, snap up and repositioning • Removable • Expected Performance Life (unwarranted period of time) - Most General Signage: 7 years in a vertical exposure with typical usage. - Indoor Floor Graphics: 1 year when used in a horizontal indoor exposure with typical usage and protected by 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 3645 • Indoor Floor and Carpet Graphics: 3 months when used in a horizontal indoor exposure with typical usage and protected by 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 8509 Recommended Types of Graphics and End Uses • General intermediate signage for outdoor and indoor applications • Interior and exterior building windows and dividers • Indoor floor and carpet graphics • Truck graphics on flat or simple curved areas • Partial vehicle wraps on flat or simple curved areas IMPORTANT NOTE i Floor and carpet graphics are for use on indoor floors only. They require the use of overlaminate 3645 or 8509, which provides a slip- resistant surface. When applying graphics to carpet, it is solely the user’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, which includes, but is not limited to: 302.2 Carpet. Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 in (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge.
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Loose or damaged floor or carpet graphics may cause a person to slip or trip and fall. To reduce the risk of slipping or tripping on floor
graphics:
• Use only 3M overlaminate 3645 or 8509 which has a slip-resistance surface.
• Properly apply graphics only on hard indoor floors or carpets with a pile as described in ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section
302.
• Immediately remove or replace loose or damaged graphics. Do not attempt to repair or re-adhere.
Failure to heed this Caution may result in personal injury.
Graphic Protection
Graphic protection can improve the appearance, performance and durability of your graphic. Always use only the graphic protection options
recommended in this Bulletin for this film. See 3M Product Bulletin GP-1 for more details about these options.
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 3645
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8508
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 8509
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Matte Overlaminate 8510
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Gloss Overlaminate 8518
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 8519
• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Matte Overlaminate 8520
CharacteristicsThese are typical values for unprocessed product. Processing may change the values.
Physical Characteristics
Characteristic 10R 20R 114R
Material Vinyl
Film Color White, opaque Transparent
Finish Gloss Matte Luster
ThicknessWithout adhesive: 3 mil (0.081 mm)With adhesive: 4 mil (0.102 mm)
AdhesivePressure-activated (slide, tack, snap up, reposition) with airrelease channels
Adhesive Color Gray Clear
Liner Polyethylene-coated paper
FlammabilityASTM E84 reports: 40C-10R, 40C-20R, and 40C-114R or go to the On-line Product Catalog at 3M.com/graphicsAll other test reports: call 1-800-328-3908
Due to Thermal ExpansionGlass surfaces exposed to sunlight will absorb heat. A glass surface covered by a film with high opacity or dark-colored ink, including films
with small areas of high opacity or dark-colored ink, will absorb more heat. Heat absorption can create thermal stress that results in glass
breakage, or thermal cracking. This can cause personal injury and property damage. 3M specifically does not recommend using a film
with high opacity or dark-colored ink on glass surfaces with significant exposure to sunlight.
Warranty Information
Warranty Coverage Overview
The warranty coverage for eligible graphics is based on the user both reading and following all applicable and current 3M Graphics Product and
Instruction Bulletins. The warranty period for eligible graphics is as stated in the 3M Graphics Warranties Matrices at the time that the film was
purchased. Information found at 3Mgraphics.com/warranties includes:
• 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin
- This bulletin contains information on limitations and exceptions, and warranty period reductions for 3M Graphics Warranties. The warranty
period may be reduced and stipulations may apply for certain constructions and applications, and graphic exposures as covered in this
Bulletin.
• 3M Graphics Warranties Selector
- Use this selector to search for your vertical warranty period by product number, ink type, and ink/printer platform.
• U.S. Desert Southwest Region Map
- Use this map of hot, arid desert areas to determine if you are subject to reduced warranted durabilities.
The warranties set forth in this Bulletin are made in lieu of all other express or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or arising out of a course of dealing, custom, or usage of trade.
3M Basic Product Warranty
3M Graphics Products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the specifications
stated in its applicable 3M Graphics Product Bulletin and as further set forth in the 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin.
Characteristic Value
Finished Graphic Application Recommendation
Surface type: - Most Graphics: Smooth, flat with or without rivets (expect
tenting); simple curves- Indoor Floor Graphics Only: Flat and smooth (no surface
textture)Substrate type: - Most Graphics: Painted metal and other painted substrates,
Incomplete drying can result in graphic failure including curling, increased shrinkage and adhesion failure, which are not covered under
any 3M Graphic Warranty.
See the ink’s 3M Product and Instruction Bulletin for more details.
Cutting
See 3M Instruction Bulletin 4.1 for Sheeting, Scoring and Film Cutting details.
Screen Printing
Formulations and processing conditions can affect ink durability. Refer to the Product and Instruction Bulletins for your ink for limitations and
proper usage.
Graphic Protection
Graphic protection may improve the appearance, performance and durability of the graphic. Click on the graphic protection options listed in the
"Recommended Compatible Products" on page 1 or see the 3M Graphics Market Product Catalog, for more information.
Application and InstallationIn addition to other 3M Bulletins specified in this document, the following Bulletins provide details that you may need to successfully apply a
graphic.
• 3M Instruction Bulletin 5.1. Select and Prepare Substrates for Graphic Application
• 3M Instruction Bulletin 5.19. Lamination, Application and Maintenance of Floor Graphics
• 3M Instruction Bulletin 5.36. Application Techniques for Automobiles, Vans and Buses. Complete the 3M Pre-Installation Inspection Record
found in this Instruction Bulletin prior to manufacturing or applying a graphic to an automobile, van, or bus.