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Description for 3M High Performance Adhesive Transfer 7955MP
• Graphic nameplates • Outstanding adhesion • Bonding to plastics • Excellent solvent resistance • Excellent shear strength to resist slippage and edge lifting • Acrylic Adhesive • 2 mil aluminum foil • Clear.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Excellent Solvent Resistance, Warm/humid, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Excellent resistance to Water, Chemical Resistance: Splashes of organic solvents, Disinfectants, Chemical Resistance: MEK, Cleaning solutions, Weak base, Germicidals, Oils Application Type Bond, Lamination, Lamination to industrial foams for rotary die-cutting of small gaskets 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Transfer Tape Substrate Aluminum, Glass, Metal, Plastic, ABS, polycarbonate, Polyester, Rigid PVC (unplasticized), Stainless Steel, Acrylic, High surface energy plastics Industry Membrane switch applications, Telecommunications, Medical, Graphic attachment, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronic markets, Medical components, Graphic nameplates and overlays, Graphic overlays for membrane switches, Elexible circuits Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic Adhesive Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Color Clear Total Thickness (mm) 0.132 High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, Performs well after exposure to hot/cold cycles Low Temperature Resistance (°C) Performs well after exposure to hot/cold cycles, -35 Key Specifications UL 969 -
Technical Data for 3M High Performance Adhesive Transfer 7955MP
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Excellent resistance to Water
- Chemical Resistance - Weak base, Warm/humid, Cleaning solutions, Germicidals, Disinfectants, Oils
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - MEK, Splashes of organic solvents, Excellent Solvent Resistance
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Application Type
- Laminate - Lamination
- Gasketing - Lamination to industrial foams for rotary die-cutting of small gaskets
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape - Transfer Tape
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Substrate
- Glass
- Metal
- Aluminum
- Plastic - High surface energy plastics
- ABS
- Polycarbonate
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Rigid PVC (unplasticized)
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic
- Polyester
- Stainless Steel
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Industry
- Telecom / Datacom - Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Electronics - Membrane switch applications, Electronic markets, Graphic overlays for membrane switches, Elexible circuits
- Industrial - Industrial equipment, Durable labels
- Printing and Graphics - Graphic attachment, Graphic nameplates and overlays
- Medical - Medical components
- Appliances - Appliance
- Other - Plastic parts
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Acrylic Adhesive
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Application Method
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - UL 969
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Outstanding Peel Strength (piw) 47 (ounces/inch), 82 (ounces/inch), 168 (ounces/inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 62 (ounces/inch), 61 (ounces/inch), 80 (ounces/inch), 58 (ounces/inch), 52 (ounces/inch), 66 (ounces/inch), 118 (ounces/inch), 181 (ounces/inch), 115 (ounces/inch), 68 (ounces/inch), 67 (ounces/inch), 92 (ounces/inch), 65 (ounces/inch), 69 (ounces/inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 133 (ounces/inch) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) Excellent, 55 (lbs.), 109, 2000 (grams), 1000 (grams), 500 (grams), 400 (grams), 200 (grams) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 51 Test Method Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.132 Tape Backing 2 mil aluminum foil Material Resistance
UV Resistance UV cabinet Environmental Resistance Excellent resistance to harsh environments High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, Performs well after exposure to hot/cold cycles Low Temperature Resistance (°C) Performs well after exposure to hot/cold cycles, -35 Moisture/Humidity Resistance Performs well after exposure to humidity Other Properties
Glass Transition Temp (Tg) (°C) -35 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 28 x 10(-5) (m/m/C), 72 x 10-5 (m/m/C), -6 x 10(-5) (m/m/C), 92 x 10(-5) (m/m/C) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details It is suggested that products are stored at room temperature conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.;If stored properly, product retains its performance and properties for 18 months from date of shipment., 24 months from the manufacturing date when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70, 70 Shelf Life Type from date of shipment., From the manufacturing date Shelf Life (mon) 18, 24 Not Good For
Don't Use With low energy plastics, Polypropylene, polyethylene, Powder coated paints -
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Best Practices for 3M High Performance Adhesive Transfer 7955MP
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Surface Preparation
For maximum bond strength (during installation of the final part) the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane (for oily surfaces) or isopropyl alcohol for plastics. Use reagent grade solvents since common household materials like rubbing alcohol frequently contain oils to minimize the drying affect on skin and can interfere with the performance of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Note: Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when working with solvents. These cleaning recommendations may not be in compliance with the rules of certain air quality management Districts in California, consult applicable rules before use.
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Application
It is necessary to provide pressure during lamination (1.5-20 pli recommended) and during final part installation (10-15 psi) to allow the adhesive to come into direct contact with the substrate. Using a hard edged plastic tool, which is the full width of the laminated part, helps to provide the necessary pressure at the point of lamination. Heat can increase bond strength when bonding to metal parts (generally this same increase is observed at room temperature over longer times, weeks). For plastic parts, the bond strength is not enhanced with the addition of heat.
Application is not recommended if the surface temperature is below 50°F (10°C) because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. Once properly applied, at the recommended application temperature, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
When bonding a thin, smooth, flexible material to a smooth surface, it is generally acceptable to use 2 mils of 3M™ Adhesive 200MP. If a texture is visible on one or both surfaces, the 5 mil 3M adhesive 200MP would be suggested. If both materials are rigid, it may be necessary to use a thicker adhesive to successfully bond the components.
To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to ensure acceptable quality.
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Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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Excellent | |||||
55 (lbs.) | Lap shear strength | aluminum | Peak Load, ASTM D1002-72, (0.5 square inch on #6061 aluminum) | ||
109 psi | Lap shear strength | Peak Stress, ASTM D1002-72 | |||
2000 (grams) | Static shear strength | aluminum foil to stainless steel | 600,000 sec | 23°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
1000 (grams) | Static shear strength | aluminum foil to stainless steel | 600,000 sec | 93°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
500 (grams) | Static shear strength | aluminum foil to stainless steel | 600,000 sec | 177°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
400 (grams) | Static shear strength | aluminum foil to stainless steel | 3,600 sec | 232°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
200 (grams) | Static shear strength | aluminum foil to stainless steel | 600,000 sec | 232°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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51 psi | ASTM D2370-82 |
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Chemical | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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47 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 15 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
82 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
168 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 70°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
77 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Aluminum | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
62 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | ABS | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
61 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Acrylic | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
80 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Glass | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
58 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Polycarbonate | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
52 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Rigid PVC (Unplasticized) | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
66 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 15 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 89% | 60 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
118 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 64% | 60 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
181 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 70°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% | 240 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
115 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Aluminum | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 84% | 240 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
68 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | ABS | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% | 4,320 min | 49°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
67 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Acrylic | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 6,000 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
92 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Glass | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 4,320 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
65 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Polycarbonate | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131% | 7 (days),30 (days) | 32°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
69 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Rigind PVC (Unplasticized) | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147% | 240 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 148% | 240 min | 70°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 148% | 960 min | -29°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 148% | 60 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 89% | 60 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 64% | 240 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% | 240 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 84% | 4,320 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% | 6,000 min | 49°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 4,320 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 7 (days),30 (days) | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131% | 240 min | 32°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147% | 240 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 148% | 960 min | 70°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 148% | 4,320 min | -29°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 148% | 4,320 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
77 (ounces/inch) | 180° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 2 mil (0.002 inches) | |||||
133 (ounces/inch) | 180° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 5 mil (0.005 inches) |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Test Method |
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28 x 10(-5) (m/m/C) | first heat, ASTM D 696 |
72 x 10-5 (m/m/C) | second heat, ASTM D 696 |
-6 x 10(-5) (m/m/C) | first heat, ASTM D 696 |
92 x 10(-5) (m/m/C) | second heat, ASTM D 696 |

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