Application Profile Market: Household Appliance Application Description: Identifying washing machines with an information/ instruction label. Key Application Requirements Label must be able to provide variable information, durable for the life of the refrigerator, and adhere permanently to washing machine door. ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY 3MTM Premium Performance Adhesive Technology 350 Benefits/Advantages To Customer Easy printability: The gloss white facestock is top-coated for "on-demand" printing of variable information. Recognized performance: 3M Label Material 7868 is UL-recognized and CSA -accepted. Excellent durability: 3MTM Premium Performance Adhesive 350 provides firmness and high holding strength on almost any type and texture surface. In addition, this adhesive family provides excellent resistance to most cleaning solutions, harsh solvents, high temperatures and UV exposure. Polyester facestock: The 2.0 mil white polyester facestock provides easy operator handling, consistent application and appearance. Easy to apply: 3M pressure-sensitive adhesive helps make the information label easy to apply during assembly. PRODUCT 3MTM Label Material 7868 3M Industrial Business Process 3MTM Label Material 7868 is printed and die-cut into finished labels of specified shapes and sizes by a converter. Labels are shipped to the washing machine manufacturer. Labels may have additional information specific to the particular model added at the assembly plant prior to being applied by hand to the washing machine. 3M Label Material 7868 is compatible with a wide range of ribbons. Please consult the 3M data page on this product for additional information. Related Products 3MTM Label Material 7871 made with 3MTM Premium Performance Adhesive 350 3MTM Label Material 7872 made with 3M Premium Performance Adhesive 350 3MTM Label Material 7879FL made with 3M Premium Performance Adhesive 350 Related Application Ideas Information/instruction labels for laundry appliances. SIC Code 3632 ­ Household Laundry Equipment 3639 ­ Household Appliances Key Decision Makers Product Design Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Quality Control Engineers For Additional Information To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550. Address correspondence to: 3M Industrial Business Customer Response Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada, phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico, phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application. Unless stated otherwise in 3M's product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's application. If the 3M product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M's and seller's sole obligation will be, at 3M's option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price. Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability. Product Use Warranty and Limited Remedy Limitation of Liability Industrial Business Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Printed in the USA Awil7868.pdf © 3M 2004 ...