3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive

If you want an electronic display with accurate color and full display brightness, choose 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesives. These free-film isotropic adhesives are formulated specifically for transparent applications where the greatest advantage is not being seen.

3M Increases Global Manufacturing Capacity for Optically Clear Adhesives to Support Explosive Growth in Consumer Electronics. Read the Press Release (PDF 26K)

Features and benefits include:

Crystal clarity

99% light transmission
< 1% haze level
birefringence-free, without film carrier
1.47 refractive index
Designed and manufactured to eliminate common adhesive visual defects including bubbles, dirt and gels

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Products

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Application Tips

Products	Thickness	Liners	Max. Width	Features
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8142KCL	2 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	60"	For general purpose applications including disply touch applications where very good adhesion, ITO compatibility and ink step compliance is required.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8171	1 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	26"	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth transparent substrates. Easy to convert with improved bubble resistance in laminations exposed to high temperature and humidity.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8172	2 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	26"	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth transparent substrates. Easy to convert with improved bubble resistance in laminations exposed to high temperature and humidity.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8180	10 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die-cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8182	2 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die-cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8185	5 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8187	7 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8188	8 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die-cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8189	9 mil	2 mil Polyester 2 mil Polyester	Available as die-cut parts only.	Optically clear adhesive for bonding smooth or textured transparent substrates.
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 9483	5 mil	3 mil Polyester 3 mil Polypropylene	48”	Optically clear adhesive for wide web applications.