PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

TEST METHODS

AVERAGE RESULTS

Surface Flammability of Materials Using a

Radiant Heat Energy Source

Tested at an outside laboratory White,

yellow and black tubing tested

ASTM E162

Common Maximum – 35

Flame Spread Index (Is) (rounded

average result of 4 tests)

White/yellow – 5

Black 0

Specific Optical Density of Smoke (Ds)

Tested at an outside laboratory

White, yellow and black tubing tested

ASTM E662

Common Maximum

Flaming and Nonflaming Mode at 1.5

minutes – 100

Flaming and Nonflaming Mode at 4.0

minutes – 200

Specific Optical Density (Ds) (average of

3 tests)

White/Yellow:

Flaming Mode at 1.5 minutes – 76

Flaming Mode at 4.0 minutes – 155

Nonflaming Mode at 1.5 minutes – 2

Nonflaming Mode at 4.0 minutes – 13

Black:

Flaming Mode at 1.5 minutes – 92

Flaming Mode at 4.0 minutes – 155

Nonflaming Mode at 1.5 minutes – 4

Nonflaming Mode at 4.0 minutes – 41

B-342 white, yellow and other colors tested/printed with R5000 Series dot matrix and R4300 and R6600 Series thermal transfer

ribbons. B-342 black samples tested printed with R4502S silver and R6700 white thermal transfer ribbon. B-342 white samples

were also laser marked with a 10 watt fiber laser. Results are the same with all processes and ribbons unless stated otherwise.

White, yellow, and black data listed below, other color data available upon request.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

TEST METHODS

AVERAGE RESULTS

High Service Temperatures

5 minutes at 500°F (260°C)

24 hours at 350°F (180°C)

1000 hours at 267°F (130°C)

White: Slight tube darkening and yellowing

Yellow: Moderate tube darkening. Black: No

visible effect to tubing, slight print yellowing

(R6700).

White and yellow: Slight tube darkening.

White and yellow: Moderate tube darkening.

No visible change to printing in above conditions

(R4300, R6600, and laser marking)

Low Service Temperature

1000 hours at -94°F (-70°C)

No visible effect

Weatherability

ASTM G155 Cycle 1

1000 hours in Xenon Arc

Weatherometer

White: Slight tube yellowing Yellow: No

visible effect

No visible change to printing

UV Light Resistance

ASTM G155 Cycle 1 dry 1000

hours

White: Moderate tube yellowing Yellow:

No visible effect

No visible change to printing

Humidity Resistance

1000 hours at 100°F/95% R.H.

No visible effect

Salt Fog

1000 hours in 5% Salt Fog Chamber

per ASTM B117

Moderate print fade (R4502S on black marker).

No visible effect to all other color/ribbon

combinations and laser marking.

Dielectric Strength

ASTM D2671 (after unrestricted

shrink)

500 volts/mil minimum

Flammability

ASTM D2671, Procedure B

Self-extinguishing within 60 seconds

Print Adherence per SAE-AS81531

(Sec 3.4.2)

Samples tested after unrestricted

shrink at 200°C for 3 minutes

20 eraser rubs with hard hand

pressure

Print is still easily legible on sleeves printed

with all ribbons and laser marking.

Solvent Resistance

MIL-STD-202 method 215K with

Change 1, 3 cycles of 3 minute

immersions in specified fluids followed

by toothbrush rub after each

immersion

B342 white printed with R4300 and

R6600, tested after unrestricted shrink

at 200°C for 3 minutes

No visible effect