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Product data sheet

Autotex® Softouch™ (ST) is a specially textured PET* film from MacDermid Autotype, developed to offer a tactile, soft-to-touch finish. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The surface has been developed to deliver a very fine, flat matt finish which in combination with new coating chemistry produces a unique soft-to-touch feel to satisfy today’s ever changing design concepts. This has been achieved whilst maintaining formability, flexibility, chemical and abrasion resistance. The new matt finish is compatible with WindotexTM and can produce excellent clarity display windows, whilst the surface chemistry minimises dust contamination compared to some other soft touch finishes. Autotex® Softouch can be supplied in roll or sheet format. * The term polyester is the generic term for a number of different polymers, of which polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most common. PET is used in MacDermid Autotype Industrial Polyester film products. Product Range: Autotex® Softouch ST150L 150µ

ST200L 200µ Primer: Autotex® Softouch™ has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface. The primer confers excellent adhesion to a wide range of solvent based graphic inks. If printing very dark colours in blocks please be aware that the flat matt finish on Autotex® Softouch™ can soften the finished colour. For a list of the recommended inks please refer to the Autotex® Printing Recommendations data sheet. A protective laminate is applied to the primer surface and should be removed before printing. Formability: Autotex® Softouch™ is suitable for parts that require embossing or have a shallow formed design. Please refer to the Embossing Recommendations Data Sheet. Windowing: Autotex® Softouch offers a unique textured surface which is compatible with Windotex™ windowing lacquers. Please refer to Windotex™ Processing & Safety Recommendations Data Sheet. Please note for Autotex® Softouch window printing must occur within 24 hours of the film being exposed to the atmosphere.

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Outdoor Use: In common with most other plastics, Autotex® Softouch™ has limited long term resistance to UV light and therefore is not recommended for long term use outdoors. Edge Quality After Cutting: Due to its elastomeric nature, the softouch coating is most susceptible to damage at a cut edge. This can be minimised by the use of sharp blades and good cutting technique. PRODUCT APPLICATIONS Autotex® Softouch™ is used as a substrate in the following applications: • Membrane switch overlays • Fascia panels • Nameplates • Labels/Product marking Major Benefits: • Consistent cosmetic tactile finish across the whole surface • Excellent abrasion and scratch resistance • Compatible with WindotexTM to produce excellent high clarity printed windows • Chemical and household cleaner resistance even at the edges • Embossable with superior flex life • Compatible with solvent screen inks, many UV curing ink jet printers and vacuum

metalising Autotex® Softouch™ has been developed to provide a unique tactile experience for the user. For applications where extreme durability is the key requirement we recommend Autotex® Fine, Velvet or Steel CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Specification Test Reagent Test Method

No stain or visible change

Acetone Oleic Acid

Potassium Carbonate Acetic Acid <50%

Ethyl acetate Hydrogen peroxide <25%

IPA KOH <40%

Potassium Carbonate Saturated White Spirit Linseed oil White Spirit

Sulphuric Acid (30%) Ammonia (32%)

DIN 42 115 Solvent immersion – 24 hours at 23°C





Specification

Test Reagent Test Method

Bleach Fantastik

Laundry detergent - Wisk, Ariel, Persil etc

Fabric softener - Downy, Lenor etc Window cleaner - Windex

Cream cleaner - Vim, Ajax etc Hard surface cleaner - Formula 409,

Fantastik Furniture polish - Pledge

Dishwasher drying agent – Jet Dry Milk

Car plastic cleaner (Armor All) WD-40 oil

Conc. Disinfectant - Mr. Clean, Wex-cide

No stain or visible change

Dishwasher drying agent - Jet Dry Coffee

Ketchup Lemon juice

Tomato Juice Grape juice Slight Stain

Vinegar

DIN 42 115 Spot test – 24 hours at 50°C

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Property Autotex ST Test Method

Surface resistivity1 >1015 Ω/ sq 500Vdc ASTM D257 @ 23°C/50% RH Volume resistivity1 1015 Ωm 500Vdc ASTM D257 @ 23°C/50%RH/60s 1Data derived from base film manufacturer’s literature. The Autotex® ST coating slightly enhances most

properties. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Property Autotex ST Test Method Elongation at break1 90-120% ASTM D882 Switch life3 noillim 5 MacDermid Autotype Method2 Tensile strength at break 150-200 N/mm ASTM D882 1 Data derived from base film manufacturer’s literature. 2See Test Method Manual 3 Slight glossing on the switch occurs after 2 million actuations





OPTICAL PROPERTIES

Property Autotex ST Test Method

Gardner Haze1 90 ±2% ASTM D10032 Gloss Level (60°) 1 1.5 ±0.2 ASTM D24572 Total luminous transmission1

92 ±2% ASTM D10032 Texture Profile

Ra Rtm

0.45 ± 0.2 3.12 ± 1.0

MacDermid Autotype Method3

58.1 – 57.1 noitprosba VU MacDermid Autotype Method (370nm)3

Yellowness index <3.0 ASTM D1925 1Typical value for 150µ product.

2Adapted to MacDermid Autotype method, see Test Method Manual.

3 See Test Method Manual PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Property Autotex ST Test Method

Relative density1 1.40 g/ cm3 ASTM D1505 B ssendrah licneP MacDermid Autotype Method2

Erichsen 318 Scratch rod test3

5N4 18N5 Erichsen Test Method

Thicknesses 150 200

150µ ±10% 200µ ±10%

1 Data derived from Base film manufacturer’s literature. 2See Test Method Manual 3Results measured 24 hours after test.

5Tested on samples with 3M 468 MP adhesive applied to reverse 4 Tested on hard glass back surface THERMAL PROPERTIES Property Autotex ST Test Method

Dimensional stability <0.2% at 120°C MD maximum shrinkage MacDermid Autotype Method1

Maximum processing temperature 120°C

Maximum use temperature Low humidity (<10% RH)

85°C High humidity (10-95%RH)

≤60°C

Minimum use temperature -40°C (-40°F) 1See Test Method Manual





LEGISLATIVE DIRECTIVES This product does not knowingly contain any phthalates, or substances listed in the European End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV), Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directives. EC Regulation 594/91 classifies ozone depleting substances into a number of different groups, I-VI. Autotex® ST does NOT contain any substance classified in groups I-VI nor have any of the substances been used by MacDermid Autotype during manufacture. For details of the content of each of the groups, please see separate ozone depleting substances document Revision 131210162341ES #3 The information and recommendations in this publication are believed to be accurate and are offered in good faith but do not constitute specifications. Suggestions concerning uses and applications are only the opinion of MacDermid Autotype Limited and users should carry out their own testing procedures to confirm suitability for their purposes. Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by the materials, MacDermid Autotype Limited MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND EXCLUDES ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED other than that materials conform to their current applicable standard specification. Statements herein therefore should not be construed as guarantees of satisfactory quality or fitness for purpose. The responsibility of MacDermid Autotype Limited for claims arising out of breach of guarantee, negligence, strict liability or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the material. Suggestions concerning working practices and procedures are based on the practices adopted by existing users of the products and are made in good faith. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH. MacDermid Autotype Limited does not provide any advice on such laws and regulations and accepts no responsibility, express or implied, for breach of such regulations. Statements concerning the use of products described herein should not be construed as recommending the infringement of any patent and no liability for infringement arising out of such use is assumed. © 2014 MacDermid Autotype Ltd




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