Traffic Safety and Security Division
Luminous Film 6900
Product Bulletin 6900
August 2015
Description
3M Luminous Film 6900 is the high performance luminous film for safety and emergency exit signage.
Rechargeable glow in the dark signs and markings.
Dimensionally stable, durable, multilayer film.
Excellent chemical and stain resistance.
Easily cleaned with 3M Citrus Base Cleaner.
No heavy metals or radioactive materials used in manufacture of this product.
May be safely disposed of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
Meets and/or exceeds:
ASTM E2072-00
NFPA 101
IMO A.752. 18
OSHA 10910.37 Means of Egress
2010 IFC
2009 IBC
UL 1994
Application and Uses
Primarily intended for interior luminous signs and markings, including safety signage in buildings, ships, ferries
and railroads.
Limitations of End Uses
3M Luminous film 6900 is not intended or warranted for the following:
Application surfaces subjected to gasoline spills or vapors.
Application to complex curved surfaces, corrugated surfaces or riveted surfaces.2 August 2015 Luminous Film 6900
Compatible Products
The following products can be used with 6900 luminous film:
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3M Diamond Grade DG Reflective Sheeting Series 4090
3M Scotchcal Film Series 180, 3630, 3650, 3690
3M Application Prespacing Tape SCPS-2
May be imaged using 3M Scotchcal Screen Printing Inks 2900 and 9800 or thermal
transfer methods.
Product Data
Physical Properties
Property Description
Visual Appearance Glossy appearance, light yellow green
color
Adhesive Permanent pressure sensitive
Application Surface Flat, simple curves
Luminance Exceeds luminance requirements
(per ASTM E 2073) specified in ASTM E 2072-00
Application 50F to 100F
Temperature Range 10C to 38C
Typical Physical Properties
Property Values
Thickness 8-9 mils
(film and adhesive)
Service temperature range -30F to 200F
-34C to 90C
Applied shrinkage 0.031 inch
0.8 mm
General Performance Considerations
The durability of 3M Luminous Film 6900 depends on the following:
Selection and preparation of the substrate
Application methods
Cleaning methods