PPG Industries

440 College Park Drive

Monroeville, PA 15146

USA

800.437.8318

+1 724.325.5924

www.teslin.com

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Finishes Inc. Teslin is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

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Unique

Substrate

Solutions

Brochure cover printed on Teslin SP1400Blue substrate (14 mil / 356 microns) with1.5 mil / 38 microns polyester laminate.Text pages printed on Teslin SP1000 Bluesubstrate (10 mil / 254 microns).

2851 EN 15M 1009

Enhance.Delivering superior durability, security,

flexibility, and adhesion,Teslin® substrate

extends the functionality and service life

of existing product offerings.

Differentiate.With a unique look and feel, and

exceptional print quality, Teslin

substrate assists in setting offerings

apart from the competition.

Innovate.The unique material science of Teslin

substrate coupled with its extreme

performance capabilities enables new

product and application development

essential for profitable business growth.

The Science WithinTeslin® substrate, from PPG Industries, is a

microporous, dimensionally stable, highly

filled, single-layer, polyolefin synthetic

material. A non-abrasive inorganic filler

comprises 60 percent of the weight, and it

is 65 percent air by volume. The porous,

uncoated nature of Teslin substrate allows

inks, adhesives, coatings, and laminating

films to penetrate into its structure, forming

strong interlocking bonds with the substrate.

Easy, High-Quality PrintabilityBefore the introduction of Teslin substrate, it was difficult to perform high-quality printing on a synthetic

sheet. The porous nature makes Teslin substrate highly absorptive, enabling inks to set almost

instantly, resulting in rich, vibrant color and crisp, clear print definition. Compatible with most printing

technologies, Teslin substrate doesn’t require special inks or drying equipment. It can be duplex and

dual-surface printed with high quality graphics, digital photos, bar codes and micro text; it doesn’t

crack upon folding; and doesn’t require an edge seal when laminated. Also, an inherent thermal

stability enables superior personalization throughput and versatility.

Unique Material ScienceTeslin substrate’s proprietary composition and structure makes it a peerless material with a unique

combination of capabilities. Due to the porous structure, Teslin substrate exhibits a lower dielectric

constant than other substrate materials, feels soft to the touch, and offers a valuable cushioning

quality for embedded electronic applications. Teslin substrate remains flexible at temperatures down

to -70° C. It bonds under heat and pressure without adhesives to a wide variety of polymers and

resins, and is suitable for both platen and high-throughput roll lamination. Teslin substrate is more

static-dissipative than other synthetics and emits minimal particulates upon flexing, enabling various

clean room and electronics applications.

Differentiating Teslin substrate from other syntheticmaterials—and the key to many performance benefits—is a unique microporous structure that makes the substrate lightweight but strong and enables it to absorband breathe while providing insulation and cushioning.

Extreme Performance. Game-Changing Versatility.

The Game-Changing AdvantageIn use every day around the world, Teslin substrate is a proven

material that delivers real results across multiple industries,

technologies and applications. The performance benefits

that are enabled by Teslin substrate—coupled with PPG’s

leadership in innovation —deliver unparalleled versatility and

enable game-changing solutions that not only meet but

exceed the demands and expectations of our customers.

Teslin® Substrate: Enabling Distinctive Products and SolutionsThrough Game-Changing Performance

Built-in SecurityInherently tamper-resistant and tamper-evident, Teslin substrate forms adhesive bonds as much as

10 times stronger than those of other substrates—requiring no edge seals to produce durable, secure

products. In response to a need for advanced methods of authentication, PPG engineered a security-

grade product that embeds optional covert and forensic security features within the Teslin substrate

during production, providing the opportunity for security system simplification and reduced costs.

Rugged DurabilityTeslin substrate withstands harsh environments and punishing applications, remains pliable in extremely

cold temperatures and survives heat of up to 200° C. Teslin substrate is waterproof, resists abrasion and

tearing, and stands up to a wide range of chemicals. It can be steam-pressed and dry cleaned.

Applications

Porous, printable,durable, secure andeasy to use: thesecharacteristics togetherenable game-changingtechnologies and make

substrateadaptable to a broadarray of applications.

Laminated cards and key tags must withstand

everyday handling while maintaining the high-

quality appearance demanded by brand-image

products. Independent lab tests prove that cards

and key tags incorporating Teslin substrate

outperform their all-PVC counterparts, resisting

cracking and delamination better. Teslin substrate

can be printed using nearly any combination

of fixed and variable printing. The processing

capabilities and efficiencies of Teslin substrate

enable cost effective production of cards and key

tags with superior appearance and durability.

Typical applications:• Retail and loyalty

• Healthcare and insurance

• Library and membership

Cards & Key Tags

Brand authentication labels made withTeslin® substrate help detect and deter product diversion and counterfeiting.

Used worldwide for over 10 years in billions of

security cards and credentials, Teslin substrate’s

inherent tamper-resistant, tamper-evident

characteristic offers a key first line of defense in

these applications. This characteristic couples

effectively with security printing technologies

such as microprint, split fountain or intaglio in

keeping critical documents safe. For maximum

security applications, customized covert and

forensic elements can be incorporated within

Teslin substrate during the production process.

Standard Card Construction

By incorporating easy-to-print Teslin® substrateinto polycarbonate (PC) composite security cards,lamination bond strength and the ability to laserengrave are retained, while card flex life isextended (six to ten times greater than all-PCcards) and overall card construction costs arereduced significantly.

Integrated Circuit (IC) Card Construction

Independent laboratory testing demonstrates thatincorporating Teslin® substrate into polycarbonate(PC) eCards improves read range and extendscard and IC service life, while reducing unit costover all-PC cards.

Security & Brand ProtectionTypical applications:• Drivers’ licenses

• National identification and voter registration cards

• Police identification

• Birth certificates, social securitycards, visas, and otheridentification documents

• Security labels and packaging

Prelam/Inlay

Clear Overlay/Laminate Teslin Printed Layers

Platen or Roll Lamination

Applications

Applications

Combining the printability of paper with the

performance of plastic, Teslin substrate enables

excellent print definition, fast dry times and

durable images for extended-run and customized

on-demand printing applications. Supporting

digital personalization projects, Teslin substrate

is qualified on leading OEM digital presses. The

excellent fold-endurance, pliability and cold-crack

resistance of Teslin substrate extends the life of

printed products. And the materials’ adaptability

to a variety of printing technologies, converting

methods and finishing techniques enables greater

design creativity.

RFID & Smart Cards, Key Tags & Labels

Teslin substrate has all the properties necessary for successful in-mold labeling and decorating.

The substrate’s excellent thermal stability withstands processing temperatures, and the

material forms incredibly strong bonds with molded articles – without requiring

adhesives. The microporous structure of Teslin substrate enables better part

conformity and helps prevent trapped bubbles. Adaptable to a wide

variety of molding systems, Teslin substrate enables designers to

decorate surfaces with higher-quality graphics than previously

possible. The durability of Teslin-printed graphics

enables in-molded product cleaning /

sterilization and reuse.

In-Mold Labels & Decorating

Teslin substrate labels are durable, secure, and

exhibit exceptional print quality. The static-

dissipative and low-particulate properties of

Teslin substrate enable label applications for

volatile chemical and clean room environments.

Teslin substrate’s microporosity permits

selective gas permeation that is especially

important for food and medical packaging.

And the material’s flexibility enables expansion

and contraction during container filling and

shipping. The substrate’s strong bonding

capability provides reliable adhesion that is

superior to conventional substrates.

Self-Adhesive & PSA Tags & Labels

The microporous structure, low dielectric

constant and static dissipation of Teslin

substrate enable the superior security,

functionality and service life required for

high-value security applications incorporating

electronics (such as eCards). Teslin substrate

cushions and protects embedded electronics

and enables extended signal-read range,

harsh radio-frequency environment

performance and smaller form factors.

Specialty & Commercial Printing

Typical applications:• Drum, pallet and shipping labels

• Clean room labels

• Blood bag labels

• Food and beverage packaging labels

• Medical and pharmaceutical labels

• Identification, safety and warning labels

Typical applications:• Labels / graphics for reusable pallets

• In-mold RFID labels

• Decorated recreational products andother durable goods

• Simulated wooden furniture

Typical applications:• Maps

• Menus

• Direct-mail pieces

• Stationary, business cards and envelopes

• Posters, signs, banners and outdoor advertising

• Calendars and greeting cards

• Manuals, books, folders and brochures

• Sale tags

• Order forms

• Horticultural tags

Typical applications:• ePassport inlays

• Financial eCards and key tags

• Enhanced drivers’ licenses

• Secure facility access eCards

• Border crossing eCards

• Electronic medical record eCards

• RFIDs for logistics (tracking, tracing, and locating)

• In-mold RFID pharmaceutical labels

• Printed electronics

Back: Antenna, Chip,Adhesive, Release Liner

Front: Graphics, Bar Code, Text, Photos

RFID Label Construction

Teslin® substrate’s conductive ink and dual surface printability enablecost-effective production ofRFID inlays, tags and labels.

Applications

With experience implementing diverse and

technologically advanced applications around

the world, PPG knows what it takes to make

Teslin substrate work best for you. Whether you

are enhancing or differentiating your current

products or developing new, game-changing

applications, our customer and technical service

and sales personnel have the skills to help drive

your success.

PPG’s exceptionally courteous and highly trained

customer service team serves as the first point of

contact to immediately understand the needs of

our customers. After obtaining your technical

requirements, they will identify the appropriate

Teslin substrate product grade, provide product

samples and information for project trials and

qualification, and then engage sales and technical

service to help speed the start-up of your project.

Teslin SP SubstrateWithout any other classification, SP designatesthe standard product line. Available thicknesses: 600 to 1400 (152 to 356 microns)

Teslin Security-Grade SubstrateThe security-grade product incorporatescustomer-specific covert and/or forensic, binaryor information centric security features withinthe substrate. Teslin security-grade substrate issold solely by PPG through a secure supply chain. Available thicknesses: 600 to 1400 (152 to 356 microns)

Teslin TS SubstrateBest for applications where fixed graphics are printed before digital or laser printing ofvariable data, thermally stabilized (TS) gradesare treated to be more resistant to shrinkage(<1 percent) when exposed to elevatedtemperatures. Available thicknesses: 600 to 1400 (152 to 356 microns)

Teslin substrate is available in a range of product grades to address specific needs for variousapplications and solutions.

For PPG, it is critical that an innovative approach andenabling capability extend beyond our products into the management of all customer interfaces.

SecurityGrade

Numbers following the grade classification designate thickness of the product in mils (.001 inch).For example, Teslin® SP 1000 substrate is a 10 mil (254 micron) standard product.

Compatible with a wide variety

of printing processes, Teslin

substrate adheres exceptionally

well to toners and inks, and can

be printed with photographs,

bar codes and conductive inks.

• Offset (UV and standard inks)

• Flexography

• Laser printing / electrophotography

• Digital

• Inkjet

• Thermal transfer

• Gravure

• Screen print

• Intaglio, split fountain, micro text

Choose the Perfect Teslin Substrate for Your Application Exceeding Customer Expectations—Constantly, Consistently

Teslin Blue SubstrateSimilar to standard product, Teslin Bluesubstrate incorporates special additives todeliver 12-15 percent additional whiteness. Available thicknesses:600 to 1400 (152 to 356 microns)

Teslin SPID Substrate Coated to enhance transport properties andrelease from the fuser surface, Teslin SPIDproduct is your choice for xerographic(especially color) processes.Available thicknesses:1000 and 1400 (254 to 356 microns); others available by special order.

Teslin HD SubstrateThe high density (HD) product offers greaterstiffness and tear-resistance, making it idealfor rugged tag and label applications.Available thicknesses:1400 and 1800 (356 to 457 microns)

Teslin Digital SubstrateDeveloped specifically for printingprocesses using Indigo®, Omnius®

and Xeikon® digital machines, this grade doesn’t require a coating to becompatible with these processes. Available thicknesses:1000 (254 microns)

Teslin IJ WP Substrate Developed for two-sided ink jet (IJ)applications requiring waterproof (WP)durability, IJ WP substrate is treated to optimize ink jet printability, provide photo-realistic image quality, and offerextremely quick drying time andlamination peel strength with most dyeand pigment- based inks in both wideand narrow formats. Available thicknesses: 1000 mils (254 microns); others available by special order.

Our technical service managers are expertly

knowledgeable of Teslin substrate’s enabling

characteristics, completing equipment and

material qualification testing and conducting

new product development trials. In this way, they

stand ready to assist you in leveraging Teslin

substrate’s extreme performance in your product-

improvement or new application initiatives.

PPG’s sales managers possess the technical

experience and expertise required to serve as

program consultants from initial prototype generation

through final production. Teslin substrate sales

personnel are dedicated to customers’ success

throughout every stage of a project.

And it doesn’t end there. By listening closely

to customers and understanding industry

trends, PPG directs the efforts of dedicated

research personnel so that evolving Teslin

substrate technologies can enable customer

product enhancement, differentiation and

innovation for years to come.

Innovation backed by science—this has been the hallmark of PPG Industries since the company’s founding in 1883. Today, PPG is a leading supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, specialtymaterials, chemicals, glass and fiber glass around the world.

PPG At a GlanceFounded in 1883

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

More than 140 sales and manufacturingfacilities in more than 60 countries

Composed of 13 businesses in sixreporting segments

Serving customers on six continents

More than 40,000 employees worldwide

Publically traded on the New York

Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG)

Quality Through Customer ServicePPG’s focus is on customers...

learning their exact needs;

doing the right things the first

time, every time; giving them

products and services they

want, when they want them.

In short, continually striving

for total customer satisfaction.

Safety &EnvironmentalConsiderationsAlong with our commitment to

providing the highest quality

products and services to

customers, PPG is also dedicated

to making all operations as safe,

environmentally responsible, and

cost-efficient as possible for the

benefit of shareholders, customers,

employees, and global neighbors.

From the the fiber glass that strengthens wind turbine blades to the latest color finish on a new line of

laptops to energy-efficient windows, PPG offers a spectrum of products and services that are built on

innovation and technology. You’ll recognize many of PPG’s products, from Olympic® paints and stains

to Transitions® photochromic lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight.

Excellence by DesignOngoing, vigorous product

and market development

driven by innovative PPG

technology coupled with

strategic acquisitions and

joint ventures, help to

ensure PPG’s long-term,

profitable growth.

Growth. Leadership. Innovation.

The proven performance and unmatched versatility

of Teslin substrate enables product enhancement,

differentiation and innovation in a wide range of

industries, technologies and applications.

Teslin® substrate delivers:

• Rugged durability • Built-in security• Easy, high-quality printability• Unique material science

Visit www.teslin.com for more information.

Contact your Teslin sales representative to enable

your next project.

Enabling Substrate Technology.

Game-Changing Innovation.