AUTOTEX PRODUCT DATA SHEET - The PCB Company

1 AUTOTEXPRODUCT data SHEETP olyester film is tougher and more durable than polycarbonate and PVC film. It offersenhanced chemical resistance and dramatically improved flex life. The advancedmanufacturing techniques used by Autotype provide a controlled textured PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONA utotex is a high quality textured polyester film, consisting of a base polyester and aflexible chemically bonded, UV-cured textured coating. It is available in sheets range: AUTOTEX Fine F150, F200, F280 Fine texture150, 200 and 280 micronAutotex Velvet V150, V200, V280 Velvet texture150, 200 and 280 micronPrimer: AUTOTEX has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface. Thisprimer confers excellent adhesion to a wide range of solventbased graphic inks.

2 The primer is not recommended for usewith UV cured graphics inks or a combination of solvent andUV graphic inks because the adhesion performance will beinconsistent. A special primer is available for use with UV inksupon : AUTOTEX can be screen printed with Windotex to obtain a clearwindow (see Windotex PRODUCT data SHEET ). AUTOTEX Fine,because of its lighter texture, will produce clearer windows thanAutotex PRODUCT APPLICATIONSA utotex is used as a substrate in the following markets:MarketsMajor BenefitsMembrane switch overlays! Long flex lifeFacia panels! Chemical and household cleanerNameplatesresistance even at the edgesLabels/ PRODUCT marking ! Clear window facility! Embossable!

3 Excellent scratch resistance! Consistent low gloss, textured surface! Attractive appearance3. PRODUCT PERFORMANCEP ropertyAutotexTest MethodCHEMICAL! Chemical resistanceResistant to:AlcoholsDilute acidsDilute alkalisEstersHydrocarbonsKetonesHousehol d cleaning agentsDIN 42 115 MECHANICAL! Switch life! MIT fold durability>5 million flexes>20,000 folds transverse directionAutotype Method1 ASTM D2176 OPTICAL! Gardner haze! Total luminous transmissionFine60% 3%Velvet71% 5%Fine91% 2%Velvet91% 2%ASTM D1003-772 ASTM D1003-772 THERMAL! Dimensional maximum shrinkage at 120 CTypical result Method1 AUTOTEX polyester films have limited long term resistance to UV light and therefore are not recommended for prolonged useoutdoors (see AUTOTEX UV).

4 1 See Test Method Manual2 Adapted to Autotype Method - See Test Method Manual4. OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCESEC Regulation 594/91 classifies ozone depleting substances into a number of differentgroups, I-VI. AUTOTEX does NOT contain any substance classified in groups I-VI norhave any of the substances been used by Autotype during details of the content of each of the groups, please see separate Ozone DepletingSubstances information and recommendations in this publication are believed to be accurate and are offered in good faith but do notconstitute specifications. Suggestions concerning uses and applications are only the opinion of Autotype International Limitedand users should carry out their own testing procedures to confirm suitability for their purposes.

5 Except in the case of death orpersonal injury caused by the materials, Autotype International Limited MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ANDEXCLUDES ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED other than that materials conform to their currentapplicable standard specification. Statements herein therefore should not be construed as guarantees of satisfactory quality orfitness for purpose. The responsibility of Autotype International Limited for claims arising out of breach of guarantee,negligence, strict liability or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the concerning working practices and procedures are based on the practices adopted by existing users of the productsand are made in good faith.

6 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT HEALTHAND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH. Autotype International Limited does not provide anyadvice on such laws and regulations and accepts no responsibility, express or implied, for breach of such concerning the use of products described herein should not be construed as recommending the infringement of anypatent and no liability for infringement arising out of such use is 2002 AUTOTEXTECHNICAL DATA1. CHEMICAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodChemical ResistanceSee AUTOTEX Solvent ResistanceDIN 42 115 Coefficient of hygroscopic expansion1MD 8 x 10-6 (per 1% RH)TD 7 x 10-6 (per 1% RH)DuPont Teijin Films Method1 Between 40-80% RHMoisture vapour transmission rate(MVTR) F372-73 Oxygen transmission hoursASTM D1434-82 @ 25 C, 77% RH1 data derived from DuPont Teijin Films literature for 125 Melinex OD.

7 The AUTOTEX coating slightly enhances ELECTRICAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodDielectric strength1 125 175 250 125kV/mm = kV105kV/mm = kV 84 kV/mm = 21 kVASTM electrodes in dry air @ 25 CDissipation D150-70 Surface resistivity>1013 /sq D257-83 @ 20 C/54% RHVolume resistivity11015 m D257-83 @ 25 C/1000s1 data derived from DuPont Teijin Films literature for 125 Melinex OD. The AUTOTEX coating slightly enhances most MECHANICAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodElastic modulus(1% secant) 175 GPaASTM D882-83 23 C, @ 50% rate - 10%/1 minuteElongation at break175 MD125%TD80%ASTM D882-83 23 C, @ 50% rate - 50%/minuteMIT fold durability>10,000 folds TDASTM D2176-692 Switch life>5 million flexesAutotype Method3 Tensile strength at break175 160-250 MPa (160-250 N/ mm2)ASTM D882-83 Yield point6%ASTM D882-83 Yield strength95-140 MPa TDASTM D882-831 data derived from DuPont Teijin Films literature for Melinex OD 2 Adapted to Autotype Method, see Test Method Manual3 See Test Method Manual4.

8 OPTICAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodGardner HazeFine Velvet60% 3%71% 5%ASTM D1003-771 Gloss Level (60 )Fine 1% D2457-701 Texture profileRaFine VelvetRtmFine 10 2 2 Autotype Method2 Total luminous Finetransmission Velvet91% 2%91% 2%ASTM D1003-771UV transmission method2365nm narrowpass filterYellowness index< D1925-701 Adapted to Autotype method, see Test Method Manual2 See Test Method Manual5. PHYSICAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodRelative D1505-85 modified toDuPont Teijin Films Method1 at23 CPencil hardness2 HAutotype Method2 ThicknessesF150F200F280V150V200V280150 10%200 10%280 10%150 10%200 10%280 10%1 data derived from DuPont Teijin Films literature for Melinex OD2 See Test Method Manual6.

9 THERMAL PROPERTIESP ropertyAutotexTest MethodCoefficient of thermal expansion1MD 19 x 10-6 cm cm-1 C-1TD 16 x 10-6 cm cm-1 C-1 DuPont Teijin Films Method1between 20-50 CDimensional maximum shrinkage MDat 120 C[Typical result ]Autotype Method2 Maximum Processing Temperature120 CMaximum and minimum usetemperaturesSee AUTOTEX Solvent Resistanceand Environmental dataAutotype Method21 data derived from DuPont Teijin Films literature for 125 Melinex OD2 See Test Method ManualThe information and recommendations in this publication are believed to be accurate and are offered in good faith but do notconstitute specifications. Suggestions concerning uses and applications are only the opinion of Autotype International Limitedand users should carry out their own testing procedures to confirm suitability for their purposes.

10 Except in the case of death orpersonal injury caused by the materials, Autotype International Limited MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ANDEXCLUDES ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED other than that materials conform to their currentapplicable standard specification. Statements herein therefore should not be construed as guarantees of satisfactory quality orfitness for purpose. The responsibility of Autotype International Limited for claims arising out of breach of guarantee,negligence, strict liability or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the concerning working practices and procedures are based on the practices adopted by existing users of the productsand are made in good faith.