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Technical Data Sheet
Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Film
This specification is intended to outline the physical and chemical properties of PANDUIT’s pressure sensitive polyimide material and
include the following part numbers and printable material identifiers:
Part Number Prefixes
TTC*KW
TTC*K
Printable Material Suffixes
KBT
KCT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Description:
Material is a top coated polyimide film with a pressure sensitive adhesive.
This product is halogen free and RoHS compliant (European Union directive
2002/95/EC).
Use:
Designed for barcode or alphanumeric identification of printed circuit boards, or
related electronic components. It is the ideal label to withstand surface mount board
processes, on either the top or bottom side of the board.
Properties:
The topcoat, in combination with Panduit thermal transfer resin ribbon, passes the
requirements of MIL-STD-202G, Notice 12, Method 215K. The print resists
smearing, even when the board and label are directly removed from a reflow or
wave solder environment. Preheating the labeled product can further enhance print
permanence in the case of extreme solvent and/or abrasion exposure, although this
is not typically required for board processing applications.
Print Methods:
This material is recommended for thermal transfer printing.
Adhesive:
Acrylic based, pressure sensitive adhesive
Standard Colors:
Opaque white, Opaque tan
Thickness:
4.5 +/- 0.5 mils (coated substrate and adhesive)
Service Temperature Range:
-40°F to 350°F (-40°C to 177°C)
Minimum Application Temperature:
50°F (10°C)
Storage Conditions:
Store at 70°F (21°C) and 50% Relative Humidity.
PROPERTIES:
PERFORMANCE:
Peel Adhesion to Stainless Steel:
Shear Adhesion:
40 oz/in width minimum (PSTC-101, 15 min. dwell)
Elongation:
Long Term High Service Temperature:
Low Service Temperature:
24 hours minimum(PSTC-107, procedure A)
MD: 45 +/- 10% lbs./inch width (PSTC-131)
TD: 40 +/- 10% lbs./inch width (PSTC-131)
MD and TD: 65% +/- 15% (PSTC-131)
1000 hours at 212°F (100°C), no change observed
1000 hours at -94°F (-70°C), no change observed
Humidity Resistance:
1000 hours at 100°F(37°C), 95% R.H., no change observed
Abrasion Resistance:
Taber Abraser, CS-10 wheels, 250 g/arm, 30 cycles, no change observed
Maximum Intermittent Temperature:
Opaque white: 482°F (250°C)/> 30 min., 527°F (275°C)/> 20 min., 572°F
(300°C)/> 10 min, 617°F (325°C)/5 min.
Tensile Strength:
Opaque tan: 482°F (250°C)/ 5 min., 527°F (275°C)/ 1 min., 572°F (300°C)/ 1 min,
617°F (325°C)/ 1 min.
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Technical Data Sheet
UV Resistance:
*3000 hours in Xenon Arc Weatherometer, no change observed (ASTM G154)
*3000 hrs. equates to 5 yrs. of assimilated outdoor UV exposure.
I. 2 mil White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide
Heat/Chemical Resistance
Labels printed with 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil (0.152mm) X dimension bars. Samples exposed to indicated
environments.
Test Environment
RMER4BL
Rating before
exposure1
Control
B
260C heat, 5 minutes
B
170C heat, 2 hours
A
Kyzen Corp, Aquanox
B
SSA, 30% aqueous,
40-45C, 10 minutes2
RE-ENTRY.KNI 2000
B
Terpene, 40-45C,
10 minutes2
Alpha Metals Inc. 2110
A
Saponifier, 6% aqueous,
65-70C, 10 minutes2
Isopropanol 99%, 82C, 10 A
minutes
Deionized water, 100C,
A
10 minutes
1,1,1 Trichloroethane,
A
74C, 10 minutes
BIOACT EC-7R Terpene A
Cleaner,
40-45C, 10 minutes2
Acetone, 30C,
A
10 minutes
B
B
A
B
RMER4BL-C
Rating
before
exposure1
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
RMEH4BL
Rating
before
exposure1
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
C
A
NR
C
A
NR
A
B
B
A
A
A
NR
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
NR
B
A
A
A
NR
F
A
NR
A
NR
Rating after
exposure1
Rating after
exposure1
Rating after
exposure1
1 Rating determined using PSC QuickCheck 850 Scanner.
2 Followed by 2 minute immersion in deionized water at 100C.
NR – NOT RATED
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PROPERTIES
Chemical Resistance
TEST METHOD
MIL-STD-202G, Notice 12, Method 215K
Labels printed with alphanumerics and 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil (0.152mm) X dimension bars. Samples subjected
to 3 cycles of three minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion.
TEST FLUID
RMER4BL
RMER4BL-C
RMEH4BL
Solvent A
Loss of print legibility
Loss of print density
Loss of print legibility
1 part IPA, 3 parts Mineral
Spirits
Solvent B
Solvent deleted per
Solvent deleted per
Solvent deleted per
1,1,1 Trichloroethane
Notice 12
Notice 12
Notice 12
Solvent C
No visible effect
Loss of print legibility
No visible effect
Terpene Defluxer
Solvent D
No visible effect
No visible effect
Loss of print density
Saponifier
Aquanox SSATM is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation. EC-7RTM is a trademark of Petroferm Inc. RE-ENTRYTM is a
registered trademark of Environsolv Inc.
References: ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council
(U.S.A.) S1: International Systems of Units.
II. 2 mil Tan Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide
Heat/Chemical Resistance
Labels printed with 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil (0.152mm) X dimension bars. Samples exposed to indicated
environments.
Test Environment
RMER4BL
RMER4BL-C
RMEH4BL
Rating before Rating after Rating
Rating after Rating
Rating after
exposure1
exposure1
before
before
exposure1
exposure1
1
1
exposure
exposure
Control
D
D
A
A
A
A
260C heat, 5 minutes
C
C
A
A
A
A
170C heat, 2 hours
D
D
A
A
A
A
Kyzen Corp, Aquanox
D
D
A
A
A
A
SSA, 30% aqueous,
40-45C, 10 minutes2
RE-ENTRY.KNI 2000
D
D
A
A
A
A
Terpene, 40-45C,
10 minutes2
Alpha Metals Inc. 2110
D
D
A
A
A
A
Saponifier, 6% aqueous,
65-70C, 10 minutes2
Isopropanol 99%, 82C, 10 C
C
A
A
A
A
minutes
Deionized water, 100C,
C
C
A
A
A
A
10 minutes
1,1,1 Trichloroethane,
C
C
A
A
A
A
74C, 10 minutes
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Technical Data Sheet
Test Environment
BIOACT EC-7R Terpene
Cleaner,
40-45C, 10 minutes2
Acetone, 30C,
10 minutes
RMER4BL
C
D
C
RMER4BL-C
A
A
RMEH4BL
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
1 Rating determined using PSC QuickCheck 850 Scanner.
2 Followed by 2 minute immersion in deionized water at 100C.
PROPERTIES
Chemical Resistance
TEST METHOD
MIL-STD-202G, Notice 12, Method 215K
Labels printed with alphanumerics and 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil (0.152mm) X dimension bars. Samples subjected
to 3 cycles of three minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion.
TEST FLUID
RMER4BL
RMER4BL-C
RMEH4BL
Solvent A
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
1 part IPA, 3 parts Mineral Spirits
Solvent B
Solvent deleted per
Solvent deleted per
Solvent deleted per
1,1,1 Trichloroethane
Notice 12
Notice 12
Notice 12
Solvent C
No visible effect
Loss in print density
No visible effect
Terpene Defluxer
Solvent D
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
Saponifier
Aquanox SSATM is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation. EC-7RTM is a trademark of Petroferm Inc. RE-ENTRYTM is a
registered trademark of Environsolv Inc.
References: ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council
(U.S.A.) S1: International Systems of Units.
APPROVALS
UL Recognized: UL 969
CUL Recognized: C22.2 No. 0.15-01
File Number: MH 14979
File Number: MH 14979
LIMITED WARRANTY
All PANDUIT Identification Solution Products (except for Software programs) are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
at the time of sale but our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement of the product proved to be defective within 6 months from the
date of sale, or in the case of printers, within 90 days from the date of sale. This warranty is void if the products or printers are modified, altered
or misused in any way. Use of PANDUIT printers with any product other than the specified PANDUIT products for which the printer was designed
constitutes misuse. Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and user assumes all risk and
liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The foregoing may not be altered except by an agreement signed by officers of seller and
manufacturer.
NEITHER PANDUIT NOR SELLER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE PRINTER.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PARTICULAR USE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
The information contained in this literature is based on our experience to date and is believed to be reliable. It is intended as a guide or
use by persons having technical skill at their own discretion and risk. We do not guarantee favorable results or assume any liability in
connection with its use. Dimensions contained herein are for reference purposes only. This publication is not be taken as a license to
operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any existing patents. This supersedes and voids all previous literature, etc.
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