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Resin - AS1

For near-edge printers
The AS1 is a new generation resin ribbon developed for applications requiring excellent
mechanical and solvent resistance. It is the recommended product for use in harsh environment
label printing for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The AS1 is compatible with most
synthetic materials, and some matt and high gloss coated papers.
It will withstand temperatures of up to 180ºC (356ºF) and has a blackness of 1.8 (ODR). It is
UL recognized and has BGA approval (EU direct food contact). It also offers the very best in
printhead protection, as with all Toshiba ribbon products.
Toshiba AS1 is the preferred choice for all images destined for harsh situations.

Characteristics
Excellent print quality

Multi receptor compatibility and sensitivity

Good resistance to high temperatures

Available in colours

Outstanding scratch and solvent resistance

Specifications
Ink

(Performances expressed in this sheet are for the black ribbon)

Type
Melting point

Carrier

Resin
80ºC (176ºF)

Film thickness

<9µm

PET thickness

Back Coating
Colours

4.5µm

Tensile strength

>300 N/mm2 (MD)

Silicone product based

Friction coefficient Kd <0.2

Black, White, Dark blue (286 C),
Dark red (192 C), Green (Green C)

Ribbon is anti static build up treated. Storage: 12 months, 5-35ºC (40-95ºF), 20-80% Humidity

Certifications and Approvals
Food contact (Europe)

(For other standards, please contact us)
UL/CSA Legibility
and durability of
the printed label.

1935/2004/EC
Heavy metals

EC 98/638.

Ames test

The ribbon is not mutagenic, does not cause DNA modifications.

TSCA

The ribbon does not contain any of the toxic substances mentioned in this list.

California
Proposition 65

The ribbon does not contain any of the chemicals mentioned in this list.

EC Directives

(except for carbon black which as far as we know is present in every black TT ribbons).

1999/45/EC and 2001/59/EC.
The ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health.