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Resin - AS1

For flat-head printers
The AS1 is a pure resin ribbon developed for applications requiring excellent mechanical and
solvent resistance. It is suited to most synthetic materials such as PVC, PET, PP and various
matt and gloss coated papers, and is the preferred choice for printed images that are exposed
to harsh environments. The AS1 is UL recognised and BS5609 approved when used in
association with the correct substrates. It has a heat resistance of up to 180ºC (356ºF) and, as
with all Toshiba ribbon products, it offers the very best in printhead protection.
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

Carrier

Resin

Melting point

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.

BS 5609
The printing ink withstands
immersion in seawater
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.