Static Dissipative Adhesive-Backed Polyester Film
Description
ABF-300™ ESD Control Film composite is a clear, adhesive-backed film product designed to control static electricity for a wide range of end uses. Suitable for application on smooth, flat, non-porous surfaces, it is a high tensile, high tear strength polyester film surfaced with SciCron Technologies proprietary, clear, C-300™ static dissipative coating. This unique technology prevents charge generation on the film surface, thereby controlling particulate attraction and preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. This performance is permanent and totally independent of humidity. ABF-300 ESD Control Film is made with a high shear strength pressure sensitive adhes-ive for maximum performance and application versatility. The product exhibits excellent clarity, toughness, chemical resistance, surface hardness, mar resistance, dimensional stability, and UV light screening properties.
Applications
ABF-300 ESD Control Film resists tribocharging under all circumstances and cannot generate a charge when proper-ly grounded. This makes it ideal for use in manufacturing and assembly operations for charge sensitive electronic components where it can help prevent both immediate and latent ESD caused defects. Since it resists charge build-up it does not attract contaminants, so it can also help prevent contamination-related rejects in ultra-clean manufacturing operations. Consequently, it is used in the semi-conductor, electronic, micro-manufacturing, and mining industries. It is ideally suited for application to glass cleanroom glazing to prevent surface charge generation. Other uses include application to: machine covers and enclosures; work station and wall panel surfaces; various insulative surfaces like cabinets, boxes, drawers, and melamine laminates; CRT screens; die cut parts for OEM made devices and assemblies; and plastic panels and parts which are in explosive and ESD sensitive areas.
Installation
ABF-300 ESD Control Film is applied to glass or any other smooth surface like a conventional adhesive-backed window film or security film. It can be cut to size with simple tools like utility knives and scissors. Note: Once the release film backing has been removed to expose the adhesive, the product can be easily ruined if it is allowed to fold over on itself causing adhesive to touch adhesive. Even if this contact is momentary, it is very unlikely that the film can be restored to its original flat condition. For more information on handling and installation refer to SciCron Technologies Technical Information Bulletin No. FP-01.
Features and Benefits
- Cannot be tribocharged when properly grounded
Prevents build-up of static charge and accumulation of harmful contamination. - Electrostatic decay in less than 0.05 second per Federal Test Standard 101C, Method 4046.1
Results in rapid static dissipation without arcing. - Surface resistivity of 106 – 108 ohms per square
Provides for ESD control without the need for ionization. - Permanence in static dissipation performance
Avoids cost of application of temporary topical anti-stats. - Humidity independent static charge control
Avoids inconvenience of maintaining high levels of humidity and damage caused by such humidity. - Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment
Avoids charged “hot spots” often found with non-uniform temporary topical anti-stats. - Superior optical properties
High clarity polyester film with C-300 surfacing means optimum use of available light in glazing applications. - 90% UV light screen
Reduces UV exposure for light sensitive materials and processes. - High tear and tensile strength polyester film
Adds impact and shatter resistance to glass windows for added facility security and personnel protection. - Hard, mar resistant, durable surface
C-300 surface reduces risk of mechanical surface damage. - Superior chemical resistance
Reduces risk of solvent or chemical surface damage.
Availability
ABF-300 ESD Control Film composite is available as a clear 4.0 mil film with a 1.0 mil release film backing which is removed prior to installation.
Standard roll size: 48″ x 96″
Made in USA
Typical Physical Properties (Typical but not guaranteed values for 4 mil film)
Property | Test Method | Units | ABF-300 ESD Control Film |
Mechanical Tensile Strength Break Strength Peel Strength | ASTM D882 ASTM D882 ASTM D882 | psi lbs/inch lbs/inch | 25,000 110 5 |
Thermal U Factor Total Solar Energy Reflected Transmitted Absorbed Total Solar Energy Rejected Shading Coefficient | ASHREA Handbook Methods ASTM E903 ASTM E903 ASTM E903 ASHREA Handbook Methods ASHREA Handbook Methods | BTU/ft2/hrºF % % % % — | 1.02 – 1.13 10 82 8 17 0.94 |
Optical Light Transmittance Total UV Total Visible Haze | ASHREA Handbook Methods ASTM D1003 ASTM D1003 | % % % | 10 87 6.0 |
Electrical Surface Resistivity Surface Resistance Electrostatic Decay | ASTM D257 EOS/ESD S11.11 FTS 101C, Method 4046.1* | ohms/sq ohms sec | 106 – 108 105 – 107 Less than 0.05 |
* Federal Test Standard 101C, Method 4046.1 as described in EIA-541, Appendix F, Measurement of Electrostatic Decay Properties of Dissipative Planar Materials
Chemical Resistance ASTM D543
Samples immersed in the specified chemicals for 24 hours at room temperature and visually examined.
Chemical | Surface Attack | Visual Evaluation |
Deionized Water | None | Clear |
30% Sodium Hydroxide | None | Slight Change |
30% Sulfuric Acid | None | Clear |
30% Nitric Acid | None | Clear |
Methanol | None | Clear |
Ethanol | None | Clear |
Isopropyl Alcohol | None | Clear |
Acetone | None | Clear |
Methylene Chloride | None | Clear |
Precautions:
- Polyester is a combustible thermoplastic. Avoid exposure to flame and excessive heat. Observe fire precautions appropriate for comparable forms of wood and paper.
- Clean with soap and water. Do not use abrasives. Avoid inappropriate contact with solvents.
ABF-300-6 5/17
The information and statements contained herein are believed to be accurate, however, users should perform their own testing and verification to determine the durability, applicability and suitability of the products for their own purposes. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. All sales are subject to SciCron’s standard terms and conditions of sale.