ENTHONE M Series
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- Five-Method Permanent Marking
- One to 24-Hour Pot-Life Options
- Humidity-Conditioned Electrical Insulation
Product Description
ENTHONE M-Series Inks are permanent, two-component epoxy marking inks for electronic and industrial identification. The family adheres to glass, metal, and thermosetting plastics when properly applied and cured, and supports hand stamping, machine marking, screen printing, spraying, and roller printing. Catalyst choices provide ambient or heat-cure routes with pot lives from 1 hour to 24 hours, depending on the selected catalyst. Cured films provide chemical and thermal resistance, while color-specific insulation resistance is characterized before and after humidity conditioning. Applications include semiconductor components, printed circuit boards, connectors, dials, nameplates, panels, chassis, glass, and thermoplastics.
Key features
- Five Marking Methods: Hand stamping, machine marking, screen printing, spraying, and roller printing support varied processes.
- Ambient or Heat Cure: Catalyst selection provides room-temperature and controlled thermal-cure options.
- Humidity-Conditioned Electrical Data: Insulation resistance is defined before and after 48-hour humidity conditioning.
Applications / Suitable for
- Semiconductor-component marking
- Printed circuit boards and connectors
- Dials, nameplates, panels, and chassis
- Glass and thermoplastic marking
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Typical processing data for the ENTHONE M-Series family. Catalyst-specific conditions are identified where applicable.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard catalyst addition | 5.0 | parts by weight | Per 100 parts ink; all standard catalysts except Catalyst 5 |
| Catalyst 5 addition | 7.5 | parts by weight | Per 100 parts ink |
| Induction period | 30; 60 | min | All standard catalysts; Catalyst 5, respectively |
| Average pot life | 1 to 24 max | hr | Depends on selected catalyst; measured after induction |
| Shelf life | Ink 3; catalysts 2 | years | From date of manufacture |
| Screen mesh | 180 to 330 | mesh count | Monofilament polyester fabric |
| Squeegee hardness | 70 to 80 | durometer | Sharp, nick-free squeegee for screen printing |
After-processing / final-state properties
Typical cured-film data for specified colors and cure conditions. Electrical values vary by ink color and cure schedule.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended cured film thickness | 0.7 to 1.4 (0.017 to 0.035) | mil (mm) | Cured ink film |
| Initial insulation resistance | M 0 N, M 0 NC, and all other colors: >1.0 x 10^12 | ohm | MIL-I-43553A; cured 30 min at 121 deg C |
| Insulation resistance after humidity | M 0 N: 1.5 x 10^9; M 0 NC and all other colors: >1.0 x 10^10 | ohm | MIL-I-43553A; 77 +/- 10 deg F and 95% RH for 48 hr; cured 30 min at 121 deg C |
| Low-outgassing cure condition | 30 at 150 | min at deg C | Extended cure for low-outgassing properties |
