IRASORB CTO M10 is a highly efficient Infrared Absorbing Material, which has been especially designed to be used in solvent based coatings, inks and for extrusion processes in the polymer industry.IRASORB CTO M10 performs well as a Laser Marking Additive to generate white marks on dark polymers.

Functions: IR Absorber, Laser Marking Additive

Chemical Family: Oxides, Tin Compounds

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC)

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), High Optical Transparency

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Features
  • LDS additives have a double function – they work as a laser marking additive and as a catalyst for the metallisation process.
  • The specific advantages of the StanoStat additives are their light colouration and high stability.
Product Highlights
  • Laser marking produces permanent and indestructible marks on plastic surfaces, and these permanent marks offer many advantages over other markings. To name just a few: improved quality control, brand protection against product piracy, and stability against environmental impact.
  • Laser marking is a very flexible technology, suitable for high volume products, as well as for small lot sizes. The abrasion resistant laser marks can be applied on soft or hard surfaces, and even on surfaces which are not flat. Marking in all 3 dimensions is possible.
  • Whether it is for technical applications like bar codes and lot numbers, or for decorative purposes, the laser marking process is a good choice for those looking for a lasting solution.
  • However, not all polymers mark the same way. Some polymers like PE or PP are almost transparent for the typically used near infrared lasers with a wavelength around 1064 nm. Others, for example, PC, interact easily with NIR laser light without any additives.
  • As a result, the use of laser marking additives is necessary in many polymers to achieve a good laser marking result.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Ink & Toner Type

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Measurements (L Value)35 - 55
Loss on Ignition (at 1000°C in air)2.5%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Area10 - 30m²/gBET
Reflectance (at 1000nm)max. 15%
Bulk Density1500 - 2200g/l
Tap Density2000 - 3000g/l
Water Update (per 2g sample)max. 0.2g

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Product Information

0.1 wt.% IRASORB BITO in polycarbonate @ 1, 2 and 3 mm thickness

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Optical Properties

Plaque Thickness (mm) UV T(%) VL T (%) IR R (%) SHGC (%)
1 13.1 64.9 83.2 0.46
2 2.7 46.8 95.7 0.29
3 0.6 33.6 98.9 0.20

T= transmittance
R=rejection
SHGC= Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

 

Transmittance Curves

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