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XF 446

ESD label ,Static Dissipative Label, and Static Dissipative Kapton® label Materials for printed circuit board labels.
Recommended Ribbon: IIMAK R2 PRIME
Description: POLYONICS XF-446 is a polyester film with a permanent pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and a high opacity, gloss white finish specifically designed for thermal transfer printing. XF-446 is deemed to be a STATIC SAFE product in accordance with EIA 625, EIA 541. The Test Methods employed were in accordance with EOS/ESD S11.11.

Use: POLYONICS XF-446 is designed for barcode or alphanumeric identification of printed circuit boards, or related electronic components. It is the ideal label to withstand many surface mount board processes, but is not well suited for temperatures above 400°F.

Properties: The XF-446 topcoat, in combination with the appropriate thermal transfer ribbon, passes the requirements of MIL-STD-202F, Notice 12, Method 215J. 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. Moreover, when the label is peeled from its release liner, less than 25 volts per square inch of electrostatic charge is generated, making it safe to use in a static free work environment, per EIA 625 and 541.
Properties
Test Methods
Average Results
USA Units
SI Units
Thickness
ASTM D1000
• Substrate
0.002 in.
0.0508 mm
• Adhesive
0.0008 in.
0.0203 mm
• Total
0.0028 in.
0.0711 mm
Adhesion to:
ASTM D-3330
 
 
• Stainless steel
20 minute dwell
21 oz/in.
23 N/100 mm
 
72 hour dwell
40 oz/in.
44 N/100 mm
Tack
ASTM D2979
 
• Polyken Probe
1 second dwell
25 oz.
710 grams
Drop Shear
PSTC
›100 hrs.
>100 hrs.
Surface Resistivity
EOS/ESD S.11.11
Label Surface
10^7^ - 10^8 Ohms
Adhesive Surface >10^6 Ohms
Peel Value
(Volts/sq in.)
Polyonics 90224
‹25 volts
 
Temperature Range -40°F to 275°F (-40°C to 135°C)   

All Sl units are mathematically derived from U.S. conventional units.
Note. All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes. Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by POLYONICS or American Printing Converters customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact POLYONICS or American Printing Converters for further information.
Properties
Test Methods
Heat/Chemical/Abrasion Resistance
POLYONICS
Samples printed with recommended thermal transfer ribbon using a Zebra 90Xi printer. Labels printed with 3:1 ratio barcodes with 6 mil X dimension bars. Samples exposed to indicated environments. Abrasion Performance tested with 100 strokes of stainless steel ball (AISI 302, 0.3125" diameter) with 300 gram load.
Test Environment
PCS1
Read Rate2
PCS After Abrasion
Read Rate After Abrasion
Control
99%
100%
99%
100%
230°C heat, 5 minutes
99%
100%
99%
100%
Kyzen Corp. Aquanox SSA® 30% aqueous, 40°-45°C, 10 minutes3
100%
99%
100%
100%
RE-ENTRY®. KNI 2000 Terpene, 40°-45°C, 10 minutes3
98%
100%
98%
100%
Alpha Metals Inc. EC-7R® Terpene,
40°-45°C, 10 minutes3
98%
100%
98%
100%
Alpha Metals Inc. 2110 Saponifier,
6% aqueous, 65°-70°C,
10 minutes
97%
100%
97%
100%
Isopropanol 99%, 82°C,
10 minutes
99%
100%
99%
100%
Deionized Water, 100°C,
10 minutes
99%
100%
99%
100%
1 PCS - Print Contrast Signal. PCS determined with Quick Check 650, 0.005" aperture, 660 nm wavelength. Quick Check 650 manufactured by
Photographic Sciences Corp.
2 Read rate determined using PSC 850 laser scanner.
3 Followed by 2 minute immersion in deionized water at 100°C
Storage Conditions
To ensure optimal performance, please adhere to the following environmental conditions for use, shipping and storage.
    • For optimal print results, thermal transfer printing should occur in the temperature range of 5° C (41° F) to 35° C (95° F) at 45% to 85% relative humidity.
    • Recommended shipping conditions for up to one month duration are -5° C (23° F) to 45° C (113° F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.
    • To ensure the ribbons performance, our suggested storage conditions for up to one year duration are -5° C (23° F) to 40° C (104° F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.

Please Note: Exposing Thermal Transfer Ribbons to direct sunlight or moisture will cause damage to the ribbons.

Aquanox SSA® is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation. BIOACT® is a registered trademark of Petroferm, Inc.

EC-7® is a trademark of Petroferm Inc. Fluorinert® is a trademark of the 3M Corporation RE-ENTRY® is a registered trademark of Environsolv Inc.

**INK RIBBONS DISCLAIMER NOTE

Polyonics, Inc. does not endorse ribbons from specific ribbon companies. Our recommendations are based solely on the manufacturers testing methods and procedures and are subject to revision without further notice.

American Printing Converters' goal is to achieve total customer satisfaction, and we offer a 100% guarantee on all our bar code thermal transfer ribbon products.
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AQUANOX SSA® is a trademark of Kyzen Corporation. BIOACT® is a registered trademark of Petroferm, Inc. EC-7® is a trademark of Petroferm, Inc. KAPTON® is Dupont’s registered trademark for its brand of polyimide film. RE-ENTRY® is a registered trademark of Environsolv, Inc. THERMOGARD™, TRIBOGARD®, & POLYONICS are registered trademarks of Polyonics, Inc.