3M Safety & Security Window Tinting
Serving businesses in Brentwood, CA, Beverly Hills, CA, and West Los Angeles, CA
Ultra 800
Blast Mitigation
★★★★★
Break and Entry
★★★★★
Safety Glazing
★★★★★
Seismic
★★★★★
Best ★★★★★
Better ★★★★
Good ★★★
Fair ★★
Not Recommended ★
In comparison to other 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films
Keep outside dangers securely outside with 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Series in Brentwood, CA, Beverly Hills, CA, and West Los Angeles, CA.
- Co-extruded micro-layered film composite with high graves tear resistance and high energy absorption for enhanced protection of people, property and possessions
- Mitigates hazards from shattered glass due to natural disasters
- Meets and exceeds many industry performance standards for glass fragment retention
- Helps protect people from flying glass shards, one of the most common causes of blast related injuries and fatalities
- Can be combined with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems for additional safety and security
- Helps extend the life of furnishings by significantly reducing harmful UV rays, the largest cause of fading
- Comprehensive warranty from 3M
Superior protection
and clarity.
Valued Associations and Alliances:
Bomb Blast and Explosion Protection
- Help protect people from flying glass shards, one of the most common causes of blast related injuries and fatalities
Completed Testing
- ASTM F1642
- GSA TS01-2003
Safety Glazing
- Upgrade your glass to meet safety glazing codes*
- Help protect your occupants from broken glass hazards
Completed Testing
- ANSI Z97.1
- 16 CFR CPSC 1201
- EN 12600
Break and Entry
- Provides precious time by helping to deter unwanted individuals from entering your building or home
- Help protect occupants and assets
Completed Testing
- Independent lab evaluations, contact 3M for details
Seismic and Spontaneous Glass Breakage
- Help keep glass fragments from falling from your windows, helping to protect people and potentially reducing injuries on your property
Completed Testing
- ASTM E 1886
Film Properties (nominal) — not for specification purposes
| Film Type | Film Thickness | Construction | Graves Tear Resistance | Tensile Strength | Break Strength | Elongation at Break | Peel Strength | Abrasion Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 800 | 8 mil (0.20mm) | Micro-layered | 1,075 lbs% | 31,500 psi (217 MPa) | 253 lbs/in (1,123 N / 25mm) | 135% | > 6 lbs/in (27 N / 25mm) | <5% |
The Effects of 3M Safety Film on a Glass Window
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3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra S800 in Brentwood, CA, Beverly Hills, CA, and West Los Angeles, CA
IMPORTANT: This Technical Data Sheet provides an overview of product performance. Prior to product selection you should refer to the current 3M Technical Specifications for more detailed product information and specifications.
Product Features and Benefits
- Micro-layered film designed for tear resistance
- Optically clear
- Applies to interior glass surfaces
- Helps protect from broken glass hazards
- Helps extend the life of furnishings by significantly reducing harmful UV rays
Applications
- Bomb Blast Mitigation
- Safety Glazing
- Helping to Deter Break & Entry
- Building Envelope Protection
- Spontaneous Glass Breakage
- Seismic Preparedness
Film Properties (typical)
Film Thickness
8 mils (203µ) nominal *
Film Construction
Micro-layered
Tensile Properties (ASTM D882)
Tensile Strength
31,500 psi
Break Strength
253 lbs/in
Elongation at Break
135%
Yield Strength
15,000 psi
Elongation at Yield
8%
Modulus
520 kpsi
Other Physical Properties
Graves Area Tear
Resistance (ASTM D1004)
1,100 lbs% (MD) /1,050 lbs% (TD)
Puncture-Propagation-Tear
Resistance (ASTM D2582)
10 lbf (MD) / 12 lbf (TD)
Puncture Strength (ASTM D4830)
183 lbf
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D1044)
<5% haze
Peel Strength (ASTM D3330)
6 lbs/in
Flammability (ASTM E84)
Class A
Solar Properties – film applied to ¼” clear glass
Visible Light Transmitted
88%
UV Light Rejected
99%
* Total thickness with adhesive is 9mils (230 µ)
Performance Testing
| Method | Glass Substrate | Film Attachment * | Blast Load | GSA Performance Condition and/or ASTM Hazard rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blast Mitigation | ||||
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1/4” annealed | IPA | 6 psi, 42 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3a” ASTM F1642 “Minimal Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1/4” annealed | IPA | 7.5 psi, 55 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3a” ASTM F1642 “Low Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1” double pane annealed | IPA | 6 psi, 42 psi msec | GSA Rating of “2” ASTM F1642 “Minimal Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1” double pane annealed | IPA | 9 psi, 70 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3B” ASTM F1642 “Low Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1” double pane tempered | IPA | 9 psi, 70 psi msec | GSA Rating of “2” ASTM F1642 “Minimal Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 | 1” double pane tempered | IPA | 10 psi, 75 psi msec G | GSA Rating of “2” ASTM F1642 “Minimal Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1” double pane tempered | IPA (2 sides) | 6.8 psi, 47 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3a” ASTM F1642 “Very Low Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 ASTM F1642 | 1/4” tempered | IPA (2 sides) | 6.5 psi, 40 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3a” ASTM F1642 “Very Low Hazard” |
| GSA TS01-2003 | 1/4” tempered | IPA | 7.6 psi, 51 psi msec G | GSA Rating of “2” |
| GSA TS01-2003 | 1” double pane annealed | IPA (2 sides) | 6.84 psi, 45 psi msec | GSA Rating of “3b” |
| Method | Glass Substrate | Film Attachment * | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Glazing | |||
| 16 CFR 1201 | 1/4” & 1/8” annealed | -- | Category 2, 400 ft-lbs and Category 1, 150 ft-lbs |
| ANSI Z97.1 | 1/4” & 1/8” annealed | -- | Class A (Unlimited), 400 ft-lbs and Class B (Unlimited), 150 ft-lbs |
| Impact Resistance | |||
| ASTMs E1886 / E1996 | 1/4” tempered | IPA | Missile Level C +/- 75 psf |
| ASTMs E1886 / E1996 | 1/4” tempered | IPA | Missile Level A +/- 75 psf |
* IPA = 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Sealant, all 4 sides unless noted.
Technical Information
The technical information, guidance, and other statements contained in this document or otherwise provided by 3M are based upon records, tests, or experience that 3M believes to be reliable, but the accuracy, completeness, and representative nature of such information is not guaranteed. Such information is intended for people with knowledge and technical skills sufficient to assess and apply their own informed judgment to the information. No license under any 3M or third party intellectual property rights is granted or implied with this information.
Product Selection and Use
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Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer
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