® 18900 Panduit Drive Tinley Park, IL 60487 Customer Service: 800-777-3300 TDS: Effective Date: Revision: GMNT 16JUL12 6 Technical Data Sheet High Temperature Marker Tag This specification is intended to outline the physical and chemical properties of PANDUIT’s GMNT material for identification purposes. Printable Material Suffixes FPT FQT FQT-B PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Description: Recommended Ribbons: Standard Colors: Thickness: Service Temperature Range: Storage Conditions: PROPERTIES: Tensile Strength: Elongation Ultimate: Dielectric Strength: Water Absorption: Printability: Flammability: Specific Gravity: QUV Outdoor Durability: Page 1 of 5 Material is RoHS compliant (European Union directive 2002/95/EC). GMNT is a crosslinked, thermal transfer printable polyolefin. When printed using RMR*BL, RMER4BL-A, and RMH*BL thermal transfer ribbons it will also meet MIL-M81531. This product has been tested for use as an identification marker for use in (Class 1E) harsh environments in various high temperature power plants. RMR*BL, RMER4BL-A, RMH*BL (recommended for best print quality) White 24 +/- 2 mils Minus 67F to 275F (Minus 55C to 135C) Store at 70F(21C) and 50% Relative Humidity PERFORMANCE: 1500 psi minimum (ASTM D638) 200% minimum (ASTM D 638) 500 volts/mil minimum (ASTM D876) 0.5% maximum (ASTM D570) Product meets print performance as per MIL-M-81531 Product complies with the UL94-V2 flammability test 1.35 max (ASTM 792) The samples were tested in a QUV weather tester as per test procedure ASTM G-154. Observations made at *3000 hours exposure showed no loss in legend or change in material. 2007 PANDUIT Corp TDS: GMNT ® TDS: Effective Date: Revision: 18900 Panduit Drive Tinley Park, IL 60487 Customer Service: 800-777-3300 GMNT 16JUL12 6 Technical Data Sheet *3000 hours equates to 5 years of assimilated outdoor UV exposure. CHEMICAL/SOLVENT RESISTANCE: The testing was conducted at room temperature. Samples were thermal transfer printed with Panduit Resin ribbon on Panduit printer. Chemical/Solvent 30% Sulfuric acid 10% Sulfuric acid 30% Hydrochloric acid 10% Hydrochloric acid 50% Sodium Hydroxide 10% Sodium Hydroxide Methyl Ethyl Ketone Acetone 1:1:1 Trichloroethane Isopropyl Alcohol ASTM#3 Oil SAE 30 Oil 7 DAY IMMERSION 1 1 1 DIP TEST 1 1 1 RUB TEST 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 3 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Alconox Toluene Mineral Spirits Glacial Acetic Acid Diesel Fuel 10% Sodium Chloride Water Gasoline 1 = No change 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 = Slight failure in Legibility 1 1 1 1 3 = Failure in Legibility 7 Day Immersion – Immersed in reagent for 7 days Dip Test Five 10 minute dips in reagent followed by 30 minute recovery Rub Test Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent Marking Performance: MIL-M-81531: Page 2 of 5 Print still legible after 20 eraser rubs with hard hand pressure. 2007 PANDUIT Corp TDS: GMNT ® TDS: Effective Date: Revision: 18900 Panduit Drive Tinley Park, IL 60487 Customer Service: 800-777-3300 GMNT 16JUL12 6 Technical Data Sheet CHEMICAL/SOLVENT RESISTANCE: The testing was conducted at room temperature. Samples were thermal transfer printed with Panduit Hybrid ribbon on Panduit printer. Chemical/Solvent 30% Sulfuric acid 10% Sulfuric acid 30% Hydrochloric acid 10% Hydrochloric acid 50% Sodium Hydroxide 10% Sodium Hydroxide Methyl Ethyl Ketone Acetone 1:1:1 Trichloroethane Isopropyl Alcohol ASTM#3 Oil SAE 30 Oil 7 DAY IMMERSION 1 1 1 DIP TEST 1 1 1 RUB TEST 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 Alconox Toluene Mineral Spirits Glacial Acetic Acid Diesel Fuel 10% Sodium Chloride Water Gasoline 1 = No change 1 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 3 2 = Slight failure in Legibility 1 1 1 2 3 = Failure in Legibility 7 Day Immersion – Immersed in reagent for 7 days Dip Test Five 10 minute dips in reagent followed by 30 minute recovery Rub Test Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent Marking Performance: MIL-M-81531: Page 3 of 5 Print still legible after 20 eraser rubs with hard hand pressure. 2007 PANDUIT Corp TDS: GMNT ® 18900 Panduit Drive Tinley Park, IL 60487 Customer Service: 800-777-3300 TDS: Effective Date: Revision: GMNT 16JUL12 6 Technical Data Sheet High Temperature Plant (Class 1E) Harsh Environment Test Result Summary GMNT marker tag has been tested for use as an identification marker for use in harsh environments in various high temperature power plants. Printed markers were subjected to radiation exposure, thermal aging and LOCA/MSLB environmental testing as shown in the three tables below. Test margins related to IEEE 3232003 were used. General Environmental Test Result Summary Table Item Normal Service Life: 40 years Temperature 140F (60C) Pressure Atmospheric Relative Humidity 90% Radiation 2.0E7 rads *Halogen Content Marker with (Print) (Thermal Print) Fluorine < 1.0 ppm (Thermal Print) Bromine < 1.0 ppm (Thermal Print) Chlorine < 7.0 ppm (Thermal Print) Iodine < 1.0 ppm Print remained legible with Print Permanence no change in print density No significant change Physical Integrity Containment Spray Test Information Table Item Short Term (Injection Phase) Duration 4 hours Temperature 60-360F (16-182C) Spray Density (gpm/ft^2.) >0.62 (25.3 L/min/m2) Chemical Composition Hydrazine (N2H4) 0-50 ppm Boric Acid (H3BO3) 4,400 ppm pH 4.0 - 10.0 Accident 1 year 360F (182.2C) (peak) 57 psig (peak) 100% (max) 2.0E8 rads (TID) Not Applicable Thermal Print -No significant change Some warping and splitting but remained attached on wire Long Term (Recirculation Phase) 30 days 60-360F (16-182C) >0.62 (25.3 L/min/m2) 0-50 ppm 4,400 ppm 7.0 - 8.5 LOCA /MSLB Combined Temperature/Pressure Test Information Table TIME Temperature Pressure Seconds Deg F ( Deg C) PSIG (kPa) 0 120 (49) 0 (0) 10 300 (149) 57 (393) 50 360 (182) 57 (393) 250 360 (182) 57 (393) 270 275.3 (135.2) 57 (393) 1 X 103 275.3 (135.2) 57 (393) 1 X 104 230 (110) 46 (317) 1 X 105 190 (88) 20 (138) 1 X 106 150 (66) 10 (69) 2.592 X 106 (30 days) 150 (66) 10 (69) 1.572 X 107 (182 days) 142 (61) 10 (69) 3.15 X 107 (365 days) 142 (61) 10 (69) *The chemical analysis method SM4110B (De-ionized Water Soluble Method) was performed to identify concentration of halogen ions in this material that could potentially leach onto materials such as stainless steel and promote corrosion, This chemical analysis does not identify the concentration of toxic gaseous effluents released by burning this material. Page 4 of 5 2007 PANDUIT Corp TDS: GMNT ® 18900 Panduit Drive Tinley Park, IL 60487 Customer Service: 800-777-3300 TDS: Effective Date: Revision: GMNT 16JUL12 6 Technical Data Sheet LIMITED WARRANTY All PANDUIT Identification Solution Products (except for Software programs) are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of sale but our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement of the product proved to be defective within 6 months from the date of sale, or in the case of printers, within 90 days from the date of sale. This warranty is void if the products or printers are modified, altered or misused in any way. Use of PANDUIT printers with any product other than the specified PANDUIT products for which the printer was designed constitutes misuse. Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The foregoing may not be altered except by an agreement signed by officers or seller and manufacturer. NEITHER PANDUIT OR SELLER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE PRINTER. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PARTICULAR USE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. The information contained in this literature is based on our experience to date and is believed to be reliable. It is intended as a guide or use by persons having technical skill at their own discretion and risk. We do not guarantee favorable results or assume any liability in connection with its use. Dimensions contained herein are for reference purposes only. This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any existing patents. This supersedes and voids all previous literature, etc. Page 5 of 5 2007 PANDUIT Corp TDS: GMNT