3M™ Scotchcal™ Thermal Transfer Printable Label Material 3690E+, White Glossy

3M™ Scotchcal™ Label 3690+ is a durable white PVC facestock label material designed for tough environments. It offers durability and conformability. Its  excellent resistance to UV light, temperature extremes and solvents, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

The flexible construction allows easy application on curved and complex surfaces, while the modified acrylic adhesive ensures strong bonding on rough, porous, and low surface energy materials like PE and PP.

It supports high-density barcode printing with thermal transfer printers and resin ribbons, delivering clear and reliable results. Ideal for applications such as barcode labels, serial numbering, nameplates, warning labels and surface protection.

Key Features

  • Durable and Flexible Material :- Made with white PVC facestock that provides long-lasting performance while easily conforming to curved and uneven surfaces.
  • Excellent Resistance :- Designed to withstand UV exposure, extreme temperatures and contact with solvents, making it reliable for harsh environments.
  • Strong Adhesion on Difficult Surfaces :- Equipped with a modified acrylic adhesive that bonds well to rough, porous and low surface energy materials like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
  • High-Quality Barcode Printing :- Compatible with thermal transfer printers using resin ribbons, ensuring sharp and high-density barcode printing.
  • Heat and Safety Performance :- Offers higher temperature resistance compared to standard adhesives and meets UL94 HB flammability standards.
  • Versatile Application Use :- Suitable for a wide range of uses including barcode labels, serial numbering, nameplates, warning labels, and surface protection.
Adhesive Type Acrylic
Application label applications
Facestock Material Vinyl
Label Form Roll
Brands 3M™
Printing Method Thermal Transfer
Surface Finish Glossy
Facestock Thickness (metric) 0.05 mm
Industries Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, General Industrial, Medical, Military and Government, Packaging, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation

Recommended Applications

  • Barcode Tracking and Identification :-Ideal for printing high-density barcodes used in tracking and trace systems across manufacturing and logistics.
  • VIN Labeling and Serial Numbering :- Suitable for vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and serial number labels that require durability and long-term readability.
  • Nameplates and Product Identification :- Perfect for equipment nameplates and product labels where clear and lasting identification is needed.
  • Warning and Instruction Labels :- Can be used for safety warnings and instructional labels that must remain intact in harsh environments.
  • Branding and Variable Information Printing :- Supports brand labels and variable data printing such as batch numbers, dates, and custom information.
  • Surface Protection and Masking :- Useful for protecting surfaces during processing or as a masking material in various applications.
  • Over-Laminate Applications :- Can also be used as an over-laminate layer to enhance durability and protect printed information.

1. What type of material is this label made of?
Ans : It is made from a durable white PVC facestock, designed for flexibility and long-term performance.

2. Can this label be used outdoors?
Ans : Yes, it is suitable for outdoor use as it resists UV light, temperature extremes, and solvents.

3. Will it stick to plastic surfaces like PE and PP?
Ans : Yes, the modified acrylic adhesive is specially designed to bond well with low surface energy materials like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), as well as rough and porous surfaces.

4. Is it suitable for curved or uneven surfaces?
Ans : Yes, its thin and flexible construction allows it to conform easily to curved and complex shapes.

5. What printing method is recommended?
Ans : It is ideal for thermal transfer printing using resin ribbons, especially for high-density barcode printing.

6. Can it handle high temperatures?
Ans : Yes, it offers higher temperature resistance compared to standard adhesives.

7. Is the material safe in terms of flammability?
Ans : Yes, it meets UL94 HB flammability standards.

8. What are the common uses of this label?
Ans : It is commonly used for barcode labels, VIN labeling, serial numbering, nameplates, warning labels, and surface protection.

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