Identco TT403 Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film

| Face Stock: 2.4 mil topcoated gloss white polyimide film offering excellent chemical resistance combined with superior high heat resistance. The material will not curl and is designed to survive high temperatures of lead-free solder processes. | Adhesive: 2.0 mil high- performance permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, offering exceptional resistance to harsh PCB cleaning solvents and high heat. |
Release Liner: 55# glassine liner or a 1.5 mil polyester liner designed to offer excellent performance for both manual and automatic application |
Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film
TT403 is designed for thermal transfer printing of variable information for circuit board labeling. This high-performance label withstands multiple passes through inline and batch cleaning processes; as well as very good resistance to most fluxes. TT403 performs well through most lead and lead-free re-flow processes.
Typical Applications
In-process circuit board labeling.
Typical Industry Sectors
Medical
Electronics
Industrial

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Agency Recognitions UL-MH16873/MH16225 |
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Adhesion
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Material Caliper See following charts for specific details. |
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Exterior Durability Recommended: Indoor use only |
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Temperature Range See following charts for specific Temperature Ranges. |
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Shelf Life Recommended Storage: 45-90 ̊F (7-32 ̊C) 20-75% R.H. Shelf Life: 2 years @ recommended storage |
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Recommended Ribbons TTRR-B TTRR-D TTRR-CR |
Product Details
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS |
| Thickness Tolerance for each layer: ± 10% |
ASTM D 1000 Substrate (Topcoat & Film) Adhesive Liner (Glassine/polyester) Total |
0.0024” (0.0610 mm) 0.0020” (0.051 mm) 0.0031/0.0051"(0.079/0.038 mm 0.0075/0.0059"(0.195/0.150 mm |
| Adhesion to: Stainless Steel Epoxy PC Board |
ASTM D 1000 20 minute dwell 24 hours dwell 20 minute dwell 24 hours dwell |
35 oz/in (39 N/100mm) 43 oz/in (47 N/100mm) 35 oz/in (39 N/100mm) 38 oz/in (42 N/100) |
| Tack | ASTM 2979 Polyken Probe Tack |
11 oz (310 g) |
| Drop Shear | PSTC-7 (1/2” x 1” sample) | 100 hours |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D1000 | 10,000 volts |
Performance Properties
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHODS | AVERAGE RESULTS | ||||||
| Short-Term High Service Temperature |
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| Long-Term High Service Temperature | 1000 hours at 212F (100C) | No visible effect | ||||||
| Low Service Temperature | 1000 hours at -94F (-70C)” | No visible effect | ||||||
| Humidity Resistance | 1000 hours at 98F (37C), 95% R.H. | No visible effect | ||||||
| UV Light Resistance” | 30 days in UV Sunlighter 100 | Topcoat turns yellow, label remains functional | ||||||
| Weatherability | 1000 hours in Xenon Arc Weatherometer | Slight discoloration | ||||||
| Salt Fog Resistance |
ASTM B 117 30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber |
No visible effect | ||||||
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306 |
Print legible after 100 cycles | ||||||
| Chemical Vapor Phase Resistance |
Labels adhered to epoxy PC board and exposed to the vapor of the boiling chemical for 10 minutes and then rubbed with a cotton swab saturated with the chemical for 10 rubs. Testing samples were baked 4 minutes at 160C prior to testing |
Severe print removal Micronox MX2501” Complete print removal |
Performance properties tested on TT416 printed with IDENTCO Series TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbon. Printed samples of TT416 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions.
* TT403 is not recommended for outdoor use.
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 b relied upon by IDENTCO customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specific performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criter for specific product applications should contact IDENTCO for further informati n. Revised 3/7/2017.
Performance Properties
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
| CHEMICAL REAGENT | SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISIBLE CHANGE | |
| EFFECT TO LABEL | RIBBON PERFORMANCE: TTRR-B,TTRR-CR, TTRR-D |
| RIBBON PERFORMANCE: TTRR-B,TTRR-CR, TTRR-D |
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Kyzen Corp. 15% Aquanox® A4625 at 140F (60C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Kyzen Corp. 17% Aquanox® A4520 at 140F (60C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Kyzen Corp. 10% Aquanox® A4638 at 150F (65C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Kyzen Corp. 20% Aquanox® A4703 at 145F (63C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Zestron, 15% Atron® AC205 at 150F (65) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Zestron, 15% Atron® AC207 at 150F (65) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Zestron, 15% Vigon® A201 at 150F (65) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Zestron, 15% Vigon® N600 at 150F (65) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Isopropyl Alcohol 99% at 180F (82C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Deionized Water AT 212F (100C) |
No visible effect | 1 |
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Samples printed with TTRR-B, TTRR-CR, & TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbons. Samples laminated to epoxy PC board. Test samples exposed to indicated environments. Test samples baked 4 minutes at 160°C before testing. All test samples were immersed in the test fluids for 10 minutes. Samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with the test fluid.
Rating Scale: 1=no visible effect. 2=slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear. 3=moderate smear or print removal (print still legible).
4=severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible. 5=complete print removal
| PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES | CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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Solvent Resistance TEST FLUID |
MIL-STD202G, Method 215K RESULTS TTRR-D |
| Solvent A | part IPA, 3 parts mineral spirits | Meets RequirementI |
| Solvent B | Terpene Defluxe | Meets RequirementI |
| Solvent C | Saponifier @ 70 | Meets RequirementI |
Test samples were printed with TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbon. Labels were printed with alphanumerics and barcodes. Test samples were subjected to 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion.
Product testing, customer feedback and history of similar products support a customer performance expectation of at least two years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environmment between 45-90°F (7-32°C) and 20-75% RH. We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame however it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product’s fitness for use in their actual applications.
Trademarks: ANSI: American National Standards Instite (U.S.A.) • ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) • All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units • Aquanox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • Atron® is a registered trademark of Zestron Corporation • Ionox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • Micronox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • PolykenTM is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc. • PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.) • UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.) • Vigon® is a registered trademark of Zestron Corporation • Weather-Ometer® is a registered trademark of Atlas material Testing Technology LLC
Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form with written permission.
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 b relied upon by IDENTCO customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specific performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criter for specific product applications should contact IDENTCO for further informati n. Revised 3/7/2017.
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