Destructible Security Label

Destructible Security Label

This security label, made from 3M destructible vinyl, is nearly impossible to transfer without destroying the label.  The material is extremely sensitive to tampering, readily flaking upon pressure.  A clear overlaminate is applied to the label for increased abrasion resistance and durability.  This security label comes pre-perforated, which will thwart most attempts to defeat the security features.

When all these features are combined, this label will last for a long time both indoors and outdoors until an attempt is made to remove or transfer the label.  Then the label will fracture and disintegrate at the areas of attempted removal.

• Immediate destructibility on many surfaces.
• Low shrinkage vinyl produces dimensionally stable labels without adhesive ooze or dirty edges.
• Aggressive acrylic adhesive provides high bond and excellent destructibility

The destructibility depends upon adequate adhesion of the label to the substrate. A sufficient bond may not develop on all surfaces due to low surface energy, contaminated, or textured surfaces (see Application section for some suggested techniques). It is important to determine the suitability of this product for the intended application by carefully pretesting with application surfaces and real life conditions.

The primary function of the product is to produce a tamper-indicating label or seal by causing the label to fracture upon attempted removal from the substrate. Since no tamper-indicating feature is 100% tamper-proof, careful consideration must be taken when designing labels and seals. When the consequences of tampering could be severe, such as loss of life or significant monetary loss, these products are not recommended to be the sole means of package or product tamper indication. In these instances, additional methods in combination with the labels should be considered so that the tamper-indicating features are commensurate with the requirements of the application