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Description for 3M 468MP
Excellent resistance to harsh environments, this adhesive can withstand splashes of organic solvents, weak acids and bases and salt water, cleaning solutions, germicidals, disinfectants, oils, etc. In addition, it performs well after exposure to humidity and hot/cold cycles.Chemical Resistance Gasoline, Chemical Resistance: Splashes of organic solvents, Chemical Resistance: Weak acid, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water resistance, Can withstand splashes of germicidals, Chemical Resistance: MEK, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Salt water resistance, Can withstand splashes of disinfectants, Weak base, Oil, Warm/humid, Can withstand splashes of cleaning solutions Application Type Bond, Lamination 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Transfer Tape Substrate Acrylic, Aluminum, Glass, Metal, Plastic, ABS, Polycarbonate, Polyester, Rigid PVC (unplasticized), Stainless Steel, Aluminum foil, High surface energy plastics Industry Membrane switch applications, Telecommunications, Medical components, Graphic attachment, Automotive, Aerospace, Human Machine Interface, Electronic markets, Graphic nameplates, Graphic overlays, Flexible circuits Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Organic solvents Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Color Clear Total Thickness (mm) 0.239 Single Sided Single Sided High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, 70, 21 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -35, -29 Other Resistance UV cabinet Key Specifications UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under Standard UL 969, Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): Meets MIL-P-19834 -
Technical Data for 3M 468MP
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Salt water resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Gasoline, Weak base, Oil, Warm/humid, Can withstand splashes of cleaning solutions, Can withstand splashes of germicidals, Can withstand splashes of disinfectants
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - MEK, Splashes of organic solvents
- Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - Weak acid
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Application Type
- Laminate - Lamination
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape - Transfer Tape
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Substrate
- Glass
- Metal
- Aluminum - Aluminum foil
- Plastic - High surface energy plastics
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic
- ABS
- Polycarbonate
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Rigid PVC (unplasticized)
- Polyester
- Stainless Steel
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Industry
- Telecom / Datacom - Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Human Machine Interface
- Aerospace
- Electronics - Membrane switch applications, Electronic markets, Graphic overlays, Flexible circuits
- Industrial - Industrial equipment, Durable labels
- Printing and Graphics - Graphic attachment, Graphic nameplates
- Medical - Medical components
- Appliances - Appliance
- Other - Rotary die-cutting, Plastic parts, Graphic overlays
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Chemistry
- Other - Organic solvents
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Application Method
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) : UL 969 - Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under Standard UL 969
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : P-19834 - Meets MIL-P-19834
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) 47 (ounces/inch), 82 (ounces/inch), 168 (ounces/inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 62 (ounces/inch), 61 (ounces/inch), 80 (ounces/inch), 58 (ounces/inch), 52 (ounces/inch), 66 (ounces/inch), 118 (ounces/inch), 181 (ounces/inch), 115 (ounces/inch), 68 (ounces/inch), 67 (ounces/inch), 92 (ounces/inch), 65 (ounces/inch), 69 (ounces/inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 101 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 149 (oz./inch), 77 (ounces/inch), 133 (ounces/inch) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) Excellent, 2000 (grams), 1000 (grams), 500 (grams), 400 (grams), 200 (grams) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 51, 55 (lbs.), 109 Test Method Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.239 Single Sided Single Sided Material Resistance
Environmental Resistance Excellent resistance to harsh environments High Temperature Resistance (°C) Excellent, 204, 149, 70, 21 Test Method Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -35, -29 Test Method Moisture/Humidity Resistance Very high resistance to humidity, Warm/humid Test Method Other Resistance UV cabinet Test Method Conductivity
Insulation Resistance (O) Insulation Resistance Other Properties
Glass Transition Temp (Tg) (°C) -35 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 28e-5 (m/m/C), 72e-5 (m/m/C), -6e-5 (m/m/C), 92e-5 (m/m/C) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details If stored properly, product retains its performance and properties for 18 months from date of shipment.; It is suggested that products are stored at room temperature conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type From Date of Shipment Shelf Life (mon) 18 Not Good For
Don't Use With low energy plastics, polypropylene, polyethylene, powder coated paints -
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Best Practices for 3M 468MP
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Surface Preparation
For maximum bond strength (during installation of the final part) the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane (for oily surfaces) or isopropyl alcohol for plastics. Use reagent grade solvents since common household materials like rubbing alcohol frequently contain oils to minimize the drying affect on skin and can interfere with the performance of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Note: Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when working with solvents. These cleaning recommendations may not be in compliance with the rules of certain air quality management Districts in California, consult applicable rules before use.
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Application
It is necessary to provide pressure during lamination (1.5-20 pli recommended) and during final part installation (10-15 psi) to allow the adhesive to come into direct contact with the substrate. Using a hard edged plastic tool, which is the full width of the laminated part, helps to provide the necessary pressure at the point of lamination. Heat can increase bond strength when bonding to metal parts (generally this same increase is observed at room temperature over longer times, weeks). For plastic parts, the bond strength is not enhanced with the addition of heat.
Application is not recommended if the surface temperature is below 50°F (10°C) because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. Once properly applied, at the recommended application temperature, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
When bonding a thin, smooth, flexible material to a smooth surface, it is generally acceptable to use 2 mils of 3M™ Adhesive 200MP. If a texture is visible on one or both surfaces, the 5 mil 3M adhesive 200MP would be suggested. If both materials are rigid, it may be necessary to use a thicker adhesive to successfully bond the components.
To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to ensure acceptable quality.
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Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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Excellent | |||||
2000 (grams) | Static shear | Aluminum foil to stainless steel | >600,000 sec | 21°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
1000 (grams) | Static shear | Aluminum foil to stainless steel | >600,000 sec | 93°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
500 (grams) | Static shear | Aluminum foil to stainless steel | >600,000 sec | 177°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
400 (grams) | Static shear | Aluminum foil to stainless steel | 3,600 sec | 232°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
200 (grams) | Static shear | Aluminum foil to stainless steel | >600,000 sec | 232°C | ASTM D3654 - 1" x 1" sample area - aluminum foil to stainless steel, 2 mil |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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51 psi | ASTM D2370-82 | ||
55 (lbs.) | Tensile Lap Shear | 0.5 square inch on #6061 aluminum | Peak Load, ASTM D1002-72 |
109 psi | Tensile Lap Shear | Peak Stress, ASTM D1002-72 |
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Chemical | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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47 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 15 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
82 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
168 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 70°C | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
77 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Aluminum | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
62 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | ABS | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
61 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Acrylic | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
80 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Glass | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
58 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Polycarbonate | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
52 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Rigid PVC (Unplasticized) | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 2 mil | |||
66 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 15 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 89% | 60 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
118 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 64% | 60 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
181 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 70°C | Stainless Steel | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% | 240 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
115 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Aluminum | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 84% | 240 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
68 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | ABS | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% | 4,320 min | 49°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
67 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Acrylic | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 6,000 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
92 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Glass | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 4,320 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
65 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Polycarbonate | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131% | 7 (days),30 (days) | 32°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
69 (ounces/inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | Rigid PVC (Unplasticized) | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147% | 240 min | 21°C | ASTM D3330 modified (90° peel, 2 mil aluminum foil backing), 5 mil |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 148% | 240 min | 70°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 148% | 960 min | -29°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 148% | 60 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, gasoline - 1 hour RT immersion, 89% | 60 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, MEK - 1 hour RT immersion, 64% | 240 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak acid - 4 hour RT immersion, 86% | 240 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, weak base - 4 hour RT immersion, 84% | 4,320 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, oil (10W30) - 72 hour, 120°F (49°C) immersion, 146% | 6,000 min | 49°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, water - 100 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 4,320 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, salt water (5%) - 72 hours, 70°F (21°C), 105% | 7 (days),30 (days) | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, warm/humid - 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131% | 240 min | 32°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
101 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, UV cabinet - 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147% | 240 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 2 , mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - I, 148% | 960 min | 70°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - II, 148% | 4,320 min | -29°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure, Temperature Cycle - III, 148% | 4,320 min | 21°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | |||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
149 (oz./inch) | 90° Peel Strength | 1,440 min | 25°C | Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm, 5 mil | ||||
77 (ounces/inch) | 180° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 2 mil (0.002 inches) | |||||
133 (ounces/inch) | 180° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 modified (180° peel, 2 mil al foil), 5 mil (0.005 inches) |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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Excellent | |
204°C | |
149°C | |
70°C | Temperature cycle, Temperature cycle, 148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
21°C | Temperature cycle, 16 hours, 148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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-35°C | |
-29°C | Temperature cycle, 4 hours,148%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
Moisture/Humidity Resistance Test Methods
Moisture/Humidity Resistance | Test Method |
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Very high resistance to humidity | 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
Warm/humid | 7 days, 90°F (32°C) and 90% relative humidity, 131%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
Other Resistance Test Methods
Other Resistance | Test Method |
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UV cabinet | 30 days, 70°F (21°C), 147%, Adhesion Retention after Immersion and Exposure (percent retention) Control is 24 hour RT dwell on stainless steel, 2 mil al foil backing, 90° peel, 12 ipm |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Test Method |
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28e-5 (m/m/C) | first heat, ASTM D 696 |
72e-5 (m/m/C) | second heat, ASTM D 696 |
-6e-5 (m/m/C) | first heat, ASTM D 696 |
92e-5 (m/m/C) | second heat, ASTM D 696 |