
Windows and glass doors are among the most vulnerable points in any building — and when glass breaks, flying shards become the real danger. 3M™ Safety S40 is an optically clear, 4-mil polyester film that holds broken glass firmly in place on impact, significantly reducing the risk of injury from flying fragments while blocking harmful UV rays that cause interior fading.
Applied to the interior surface of windows or doors, Safety S40 provides reliable shatter protection against spontaneous glass breakage, accidental impact, and seismic events — all without changing the look of your glass. For enhanced performance in higher-risk scenarios, it can be paired with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) systems, which are required for all windstorm, break-and-entry, and explosion mitigation applications.
Important to note: this film is designed to hold glass together and reduce flying glass hazards — it is not bulletproof and is not designed to stop determined intruders. For higher levels of security, consider upgrading to 3M Safety S80 or Ultra S800.
Every installation is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry — limited lifetime for residential, and 10 years for commercial buildings — from 3M, a company that’s been engineering protection solutions for over a century.
Highlights
Pair with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant to upgrade your glass against smash-and-grab burglaries — adding a critical layer of resistance at your most vulnerable entry points
Increases anti-spall protection for laminated glass — keeping glass fragments bonded together even under extreme stress
When combined with IPA Sealant, the film slows intruders down — buying valuable response time to protect the people and assets inside your building
Pair with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems to unlock the full safety and security potential of your window film installation
Blocks up to 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays — the single largest cause of fading in furniture, flooring, and interior finishes
Blocks harmful UV rays that accelerate fading — extending the life of your furnishings, artwork, and interior materials
Combined with IPA Sealant, it helps mitigate the danger of flying glass shards — turning your windows from a hazard into a shield
Backed by a comprehensive warranty from 3M — trusted protection from the global leader in safety and security film technology
3M Luminer Safety & Security Comparison
| Specification | Safety S40 Basic |
Safety S80 Enhanced |
Ultra S800 Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 4 mil (0.10 mm) | 8 mil (0.20 mm) | 8 mil (micro-layered) |
| Film Construction | Single ply | Multi (2) ply | Micro-layered |
| VLT (on clear glass) | 87% | 86% | 87% |
| UV Block | 99% | 99% | 99.9% |
| Tensile Strength | 25,000 psi | 25,000 psi | 27,000 psi |
| Break Strength | 100 lbs/in | 200 lbs/in | 215 lbs/in |
| Elongation at Break | >125% | >125% | 95% |
| Impact Resistance | 150 ft-lbs (CPSC Cat 1) |
400 ft-lbs (CPSC Cat 2) |
400 ft-lbs (CPSC Cat 2) |
| ANSI Z97.1 Rating | Class B | Class A (Unlimited) | Class A (Unlimited) |
| Bomb Blast Mitigation | — | GSA Level 2 (Minimal Hazard) |
GSA Level 2 (No Hazard on tempered) |
| Tear Resistance | — | — | 1,200 lbs% |
| Scratch Resistance | <5% haze increase | <5% haze increase | 3% Δ haze |
| Best For | Low-force impact, basic shatter protection |
Seismic, windstorm, blast mitigation |
Maximum security, blast & break-in deterrence |
Source: 3M™ Safety & Security Window Film Technical Data Sheets.
Solar properties measured on 1/4" clear glass. Film properties are nominal, not for specification purposes.
Specifications
| Application Temperature (Celsius) | 5 °C |
| Applications | Forced Entry Delay, Impact Resistance, Security Enhancing, Tear Resistance |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Film Thickness (Metric) | 0.102 mm, 0.178 mm, 0.203 mm, 14 mm |
| Interior/Exterior | Interior |
| Performance Level | Medium-high |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Usage | Buildings, Windows |
| Substrates | Glass |
| Visible Light Transmittance (%) | 85 Percent, 87 Percent |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 23 Meter, 30.48 Meter, 45.72 Meter |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 1524 mm, 1829 mm |