3M Safety & Security Filmsfor Facility Management Solutions
Add a layer of protection to your glass.
3M™ Safety & Security Window Films offer solutions for Break and Entry, Natural Disasters, Sun Control and Privacy.
Important: Window films are not bulletproof and are not designed to stop intruders.
3M™ Safety & Security Window Film + 3M™ IPA Sealant
An extra layer of protection for natural disasters, seismic events, spontaneous glass breakage, break and entry and explosions.
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Safety & Security Window FilmsThese solutions can help upgrade the performance of your windows and glass in spontaneous glass breakage, seismic preparedness, safety glazing, blast mitigation, smash and grab or break and entry events. And certain applications may contain use restrictions and may require that the film be installed in combination with 3M™ IPA Sealant.
Explore these options:
3M™ Scotchshield™ Security Window Film Series
3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Series
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Safety & Security with Sun ControlThese films combine the strength of our 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Series with the benefits of the 3M™ Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series. With a wide range of tint options, these films offer added comfort, help reduce air conditioning costs and enhance views.
Explore these options:
3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Prestige Series
3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Night Vision Series
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3M™ IPA Sealant
3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant improves the overall performance of 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films. This product is a window film attachment sealant or “wet glaze” engineered to anchor window film to the frame of a glass window or glass door.
3M Window Films must be installed with the 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant for all windstorm, break and entry, and explosion mitigation applications and for all spontaneous glass breakage applications on single pane tempered glass.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are 3M Safety & Security Window Films made from?
3M offers different types of Safety & Security window films, in several thicknesses and film constructions, with proprietary micro-layer technology in our 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Films Ultra Series. Most films are made using PET film technologies, in addition, 3M also has a security window film, 3M™ Scotchshield™ Window Film S2400, that utilizes a polyurethane-based film.
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Can the 3M™ Safety & Security Window Film stop intruders?
No. While 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films, when combined with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant, can help delay potential intruders, the window film does not stop intruders.
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Can the 3M™ Safety & Security Window Film stop bullets?
No, bullets will pass through the film. The film is intended to help keep broken glass fragments in the frame of the door or window and can help to delay forced entry when the 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant is used along with the film.
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How much does it cost to have 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films installed?
The cost of installation varies and depends on numerous factors including, but not limited to, the film selected, the square footage of the installation, preparation costs, and the area of the country. Please contact your 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer for more information and to obtain a price quote for your installation. Please note that window films are less expensive than other alternatives like polycarbonate sheets or ballistic glass. Film installation generally does not disrupt operations within a building.
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What is the warranty on 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films?
3M™ Safety & Security Window Film warranties vary by product and application. Please refer to the published 3M Warranty Bulletin for Flat Glass or contact your 3M Authorized Dealer for complete details.
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How do you clean your 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films?
Customers are advised to NOT wash newly installed windows for 30 days after installation to allow adhesion to build. After this 30 day period, customers can choose from a list of 3M recommended commercially available glass cleaners and cleaning materials, which include but are not limited to, Windex® Original Glass Cleaner and 3M Glass Cleaner Conentrate #1. To help prevent scratching of the installed window film, customers should not use knives, scrapers, brushes, or any abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials on the window. For more detailed information, please refer to the 3M Window Films Guidelines for Inspections, Cleaning and Maintenance Technical Bulletin Revision D, April 2024. A copy of these guidelines are included with your warranty.
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Can we have our facilities team apply your film and the 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant?
No, only 3M Authorized Window Film Dealers who are specifically trained can provide the installations.
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Read full disclaimer: IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is an overview of product features. References to explosions or blasts apply only to commercial and non-educational government facility applications. Prior to product selection, always refer to the current 3M Technical Data Sheet for detailed product information.
CAUTION: While 3M™ Window Films, when applied in accordance with 3M instructions, may help reduce the impact of flying glass shards under certain conditions and potentially delay intruders, THESE FILMS DO NOT PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. WINDOW FILMS ARE NOT BULLETPROOF AND NOT DESIGNED TO STOP INTRUDERS.
CAUTION: Although certain 3M™ Window Films help block a certain percentage of UVA and UVB radiation and may have received The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, the efficacy of these films in protecting against skin cancer has not been tested by 3M and 3M™ WINDOW FILMS DO NOT PREVENT SKIN CANCER.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT AND APPLICATION LIMITATIONS: Many factors can contribute to potential hazards and damages arising from wind, impact, seismic, explosion, or break and entry incidents, including the window film selected, type and thickness of glass, building construction, exterior pressure, proximity of impact occurrence, quality of window or door frames, intruder size and strength, and type of tools used to gain entry. Certain 3M™ Window Films require the use of 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant on glass window and door frames for windstorm, break & entry, and explosion mitigation applications and for spontaneous glass breakage applications on single pane tempered glass. The sealant may also be recommended for certain other spontaneous glass breakage, safety glazing, and seismic applications. Always refer to the 3M Technical Data Sheets and 3M Technical Specifications to determine whether these combinations are required. Always consult with security professionals and a 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer prior to selecting any window films to determine suitability for the intended application.
IMPORTANT STATE OF FLORIDA NOTICE: This product is not approved in the State of Florida for use as hurricane, windstorm, or impact protection from wind-borne debris from a hurricane or windstorm. In compliance with Florida Statute 553.842, this product may not be advertised, sold, offered, provided, distributed, or marketed in the State of Florida as hurricane, windstorm, or impact protection from wind-borne debris from a hurricane or windstorm.
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Please refer to the Warranty Bulletin for 3M™ Window Films (Flat Glass Applications) and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant for complete details on warranty coverage, which can be obtained by contacting your 3M Authorized Window Film Dealer or your local 3M sales representative. If a 3M product does not conform to the warranties described in this Warranty Bulletin, the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Except to the extent prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity), regardless of the legal or equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.
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