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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET - PLOTTER VINYL - ETCHED GLASS

S5DEPM and S5DP Series
Range comprising of an 80-µm, calendered, polymeric PVC, which is coated with a pressure-
sensitive, acrylic adhesive.

FILM FEATURES:
Indicative value
 Thickness (µm): 80
Average values Standard
 Tensile strength (N/25 mm): min. 35 HEXNFX41021
 Elongation at break: min. 100 HEXNFX41021
 Shrinkage 168 hours at 70 °C (158 °F) (mm): < 0.4 HEXRET001

LINER:
 Silicone-coated Kraft paper 137 g/m², with grey HEXIS print.
 Stable under hygrometric variations.

ADHESIVE PROPERTIES:
(Measured average values at publication of the technical data sheet)
Average values Standard
 Peel strength test 180° on glass (N/25 mm): HEXFTM001
after 20 minutes of application 17
after 24 hours of application 23
 Initial tack (N/25 mm): 17 HEXFTM009
 Release (N/25 mm): 0.2 HEXFTM003

 Resistance to solvents: the adhesive is resistant to most chemicals (alcohol, petrol, diluted
acids, oils, fuels).

ADHESIVE:
 Solvent-based acrylic adhesive.
 Immediate and permanent adhesion; suitable for wet application.

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USER'S INSTRUCTIONS:
 The films should preferably be stored in the same environment as the cutting station.
 If the pressure during cutting is too high, the protective liner (silicone-coated paper) may
slightly crack causing adhesive bleeding. This would make the weeding process more difficult
and the paper liner could even peel off in the cutting area. In any case, it is recommended to
weed the material immediately after the cutting.
 Recommended minimum application temperature: +10 °C (+50 °F).
Both the ambient and the substrate temperature must comply with the minimum temperature.
 Operating temperature range: between -40 °C and +90 °C (-40 °F and +194 °F).
 Apply to an untreated surface that is clean and free from all traces of contaminants (dust,
grease, wax, silicone, etc.).
Particular care must be taken to clean the angles and periphery of the glass surfaces in order to enable
the film to adhere properly to the surface.
Clean with soapy water only.
 The film transfer tapes (HEX909, HEX750, HEX930) allow you to press the squeegee firmly
over the entire surface of the graphic to be transferred.
If using HEX930 tape, the film must solely be applied according to the dry application
method.
 To facilitate application, HEXIS have several types of squeegees in their range of accessories,
ranging from softer to harder (plastic or felt).
 In a cold environment, the transfer tape should be left on longer before its removal as
several days are necessary to complete the final adhesion of the film.
 If bubbles appear during the dry application, only use a needle to pierce and expel the air as
a cutter would weaken the film in this area.
 In the case of an already painted substrate, self-adhesive media must only be applied to
undamaged original paintwork. If the paintwork is not original and/or damaged, the
application and the removal are at the judgement and risk of the installer.

OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
 For a window glass application, due to a variety of light exposures and conditions, especially
when applied with a backlight, it is recommended to perform a preliminary test before each
type of application.
 The colour of the films is controlled by HEXIS in order to ensure faithful reproduction of
their colour tints. Nevertheless, in the case that your project requires the use of several
rolls of the same colour reference, HEXIS recommend using only a single batch number of
each reference.
 For further information on the application method of the etched glass films, please refer to the
Application Guide available on the "Professionals" pages, category "Plotter vinyls" on our website at
www.hexis-graphics.com.

STORAGE:
 Shelf life (before application):
The shelf life of this film is 2 years when stored in its unopened original packaging at a
temperature ranging from +15 °C to +25 °C (+59 °F to +77 °F) with relative humidity
between 30 % and 70 %.
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DURABILITY:
The pigmentation (colour) of the PVC affects the stability duration of the dyes. These stabilities
are confirmed by UV ageing tests performed on ETCHED GLASS polymers and by natural
exposure; the durations given are the periods during which the surface finish is expected to be
free from any gradual reduction or modification.

Northern & Mediterranean Mediterranean Mediterranean

Colours Central European region region region
climate climate climate climate

S5DEPM 8 years 7 years 5 years 4 years

Coloured etched glass Up to 4 years Up to 3 years Up to 3 years Up to 2 years

These results were obtained from a vertical outdoor exposure and the durability conditions
indicated are inherent to this position up to a few degrees. Other positions accentuate climatic
influences and an alteration in gloss or colour, or even a slight dusting may appear (outdoors).

To find the indicative durabilities of the films for any other exposure and geographical area, please refer to
the "Conversion rules for indicative durabilities according to geographical area" chart available under
Durability, on the "Professionals" pages on our site www.hexis-graphics.com.

CERTIFICATIONS:
 This product is B‐s1, d0 classified according to the European standard EN13501-1:2018: Fire
classification of construction products and building elements (protocol no. EFR-21-001909-
Review 1).

NOTES:
Due to the great variety of substrates and the growing number of new applications, the installer must check the suitability of the medium for each application. The
measuring methods for the standards quoted above served as the basis for the development of our own measuring methods, which are available on request. Please feel
free to contact us to get the latest instructions in use. All the published information is based on measurements regularly performed in the laboratory. It does not
however constitute a binding guarantee. The seller cannot be held liable for indirectly related damages and assumes no liability for claims that are higher than the
replacement value of the purchased product. All specifications are subject to potential changes without prior notice. Our specifications are automatically updated on our
website www.hexis-graphics.com.
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