FLX068705

Flexcon® NexGen™ MWP344S

Matte topcoated 2 mil white polyester for consumer durable labeling

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Benefits

  • UL recognized under UL 969 – UL File No. PGJI2.MH16635 Printing Materials – Component
  • cUL recognized under UL File No. PGJI8.MH16635 – Printing Materials Certified for Canada – Component – under CAN/CSA standard C22.2, No. 0.15

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Features

  • Matte topcoated 2.0 mil white polyester provides consistent surface smoothness, excellent dimensional stability, and endurance to varying temperatures
  • Printable via resin and wax/resin thermal transfer; UV & solvent screen; UV, solvent & water flexo; laser (toner); narrow-format UV inkjet; UV letter press; and UV offset
  • Permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds well to low- and high-surface energy plastics, painted metal, powder-coated paint, polycarbonate and fiberglass
  • High shear and high peel adhesive resists cold flow and oozing
  • Adhesive bonds well to base film substrates
  • 90 lb. moisture stable polycoated release liner is ideal for roll-to-sheet and sheet-form converting on most narrow-format presses


Additional Details

Test

Technical Data

Physical Properties

Thickness (Mils [microns]) MilsMicrons
Film 2.1 +/- 10%53
Adhesive 0.9-1.0 +/- 0.1 (3)23-25
Liner6.9 +/- 10%175

Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape products)

Dimensional Stability (%)Value
MD No Shrinkage Observed
TD

Test Method: Applied Shrinkage: 24 hour dwell time on aluminum panel then 24 hours at 160°F (71°C)

Adhesion Properties

Ultimate Peel fromAverage Oz/In(N/m)
Acrylic77847
Stainless Steel55605
Glass68748
Polypropylene15165
Aluminum54594

Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)

Additional PropertiesValueTest Method
Expected Shear
Tack1030ASTM D 2979
Expected Exterior LifeTwo years
Additional Information
Service Temperature -40°F to 302°F (-40°C to 150°C)
Minimum Application Temperature 50°F (10°C)
Storage StabilityTwo years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH

Product Details

TitleDescription
AdhesivePermanent
Product AgencyUL_UL Recognized, CUL_CUL Recognized
Color FamilyWhite
ConvertingSheet Form
Film FamilyN/A
Master Web Width60
Other Available WidthsN/A
Print TechnologyFlexographic - UV, Inkjet - UV Narrow Format, Screen - Solvent, Offset - UV, Screen - UV, Flexographic - Solvent
Surface TypeN/A
Surface TreatmentN/A
Surface TextureN/A
Surface ProfileN/A

Product Performance and Suitability

Descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for Flexcon products are guides and not specifications. Providing this information is to assist you and does not constitute a warranty of any kind by Flexcon.

Purchasers must independently determine the material’s suitability for their intended use. No distributor, salesman, or representative of Flexcon is authorized to provide any warranty or guarantee beyond what is stated. FLEXCON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE.