3M™ Safety & Security Window Films – Safety Exterior Series

The 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films – Safety Exterior Series are exterior-applied protective window films designed to improve the safety and security of existing glass while providing UV protection and solar control benefits. These films are particularly useful where an exterior installation is preferred or required due to the type of glazing or building design.

The Safety Exterior Series is suitable for commercial buildings, offices, banks, hospitals, hotels, schools, shopping malls, retail stores and residential properties where enhanced glass protection is required.

Technical Specifications

Note: Exact film thickness, visible light transmission, UV rejection, solar performance, dimensions and other technical specifications vary according to the specific Safety Exterior Series film/SKU.

Exterior Safety Film for Glass

Unlike conventional interior window films, the 3M Safety Exterior Series is designed for application on the outside surface of glass.

Exterior application can be beneficial in situations where:

• Interior access to glass is restricted
• Interior finishes should remain undisturbed
• The glass configuration requires exterior application
• Building design makes exterior installation more practical
• A protective film is required on the external glass surface

Glass Shatter Protection

The 3M Safety Exterior Series is designed to help retain glass fragments when glass is broken.

The film can help reduce the scattering of glass fragments following incidents such as:

• Accidental impact
• Storm damage
• Vandalism
• Forced-entry attempts
• Other glass-breakage incidents

This additional layer can help improve the overall safety of glazed areas.

Security Enhancement

Safety and security window film provides an additional protective layer to existing glass. When combined with a suitable attachment system, the film can help hold broken glazing in place and may help delay access through the damaged glass.

For security-critical applications, the complete system should be selected and installed according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

Important: Window safety film does not make glass completely unbreakable and is not bulletresistant.

UV Protection

The Safety Exterior Series can provide UV protection, helping reduce exposure to ultraviolet
radiation passing through glazing.