Datasheet

Product Data Sheet
Product Description: A range of temperature test strips that will record, permanently, the highest
bracketed temperature reached by the label.
Standard Range: Various styles of labels are produced to cover temperatures between 29 and 290ºC
Physical Properties:
(Not for specification purposes)
Low Temperatures
(171ºC and below)
Mid Temperatures
(177°C to 210°C)
High Temperatures (210ºC+)
Adhesive Type Acrylic Modified Acrylic Modified Acrylic
Carrier Polyester Tissue Tissue
Covering Film Polyester Kaladex Polyimide
Response Time 2 to 5 seconds
Colour Change Material Non toxic, white crystalline solid on a black absorbent backing, adhered with acrylic adhesive
Tolerance 29 to 99°C = ±1°C, 100 to 154°C = ±1.5°C and 160 to 280°C = ±1% +1°C
Shelf Life
Temperatures from 29 – 34ºC / 84 – 93ºF = 6 months storage life, providing they are stored
in a refrigerator inside a sealed bag.
Temperatures from 37 – 49ºC / 99 – 120ºF = 12 months storage life, providing they are
stored in a refrigerator inside a sealed bag.
Temperatures from 54 – 290º / 130 – 554ºF = 24 months storage life, store at room
temperature & Humidity (i.e. 20ºC/68ºF & 50% relative humidity)
Application Data: Peel temperature-indicating label from backing paper. Apply to dust & grease free surface.
Indicators change from white/grey to black when the temperature rating has been achieved.
Note that labels with a polyimide film will appear orange to start.
These products are made to the highest standards however they are not suitable for all
applications. Please discuss any specific needs with our team.
Information in this Product Data Sheet is compiled from our general experience and data obtained from various
technical publications. While TMC believes that the information provided herein is accurate at the date hereof, no
responsibility for its completeness or accuracy can be assumed. The information is provided solely for consideration,
investigation and verification by the user. Customer must test the products to ensure they meet their needs and are
suitable for use in their process.
Revision date - August 1st 2008.
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