| For flat-head and near-edge printers The AS3 is a pure resin ribbon developed for printing wash care labels in the textile industry. Best suited to polysatins and nylons, the printed image offers excellent resistance to dry cleaning and both home and industrial washing, bleaching and ironing. The AS3's outstanding back coating prevents static build-up and clogging, offering the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AS3 ribbons – the perfect outfit for the occasion. Characteristics - Excellent printing quality on textile material
- Very good resistance to ironing
- Excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning.
Specifications | Ink | | Type | Resin | | Melting point | 90 °C (194 °F) | | Carrier | | Film thickness | < 8 µm | | PET thickness | 4.5 µm | | Tensile strength | > 300 N/mm² (MD) | | Back coating | | Silicone product based | Friction coefficient Kd < 0.2 | | Colours |  Black | Ribbon is anti-static build-up treated.
Storage: 12 months, 5-35 °C (40-95 °F), 20-80 % humidity Certifications and approvals (For other standards, please contact us.) | 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.
(except for carbon black which as far as we know is present in every black TT ribbon). | | EC Directives | 1999/45/EC and 2001/59/EC
The ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health. | Always choose Toshiba ribbons for Toshiba printers The wide range of Toshiba ribbons available today ensures that our valued customers have different product options for virtually any thermal transfer application. Using Toshiba ribbons ensures optimum print quality causing minimum wear on working parts – in particular to the printhead. Before a ribbon is certified by Toshiba it must first undergo stringent tests to ensure its continuity and reliability in the field. It is assessed on a variety of receiving materials, and at every speed and temperature combination. Only once this procedure is completed and deemed successful will the ribbon receive its certificate of approval. This commitment to quality and reliability is what you would expect from Toshiba as the biggest thermal transfer ribbon distributor in Europe. Other approved ribbon types available | Standard applications | Wax | Wax/Resin | | | Super wax resin | Full resin | | Specialist resins for | Wash-care and textile labelling | Harsh chemical and industrial uses | | | Extreme automotive and aviation environments | | Colour ribbons are also available in all qualities including HazChem Orange. Disclaimer Please note that not using Toshiba approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA TEC Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All Toshiba's range of consumable products meet the current EU Directives for Health and Safety; RoHS; REACH; Banned Substances and Waste and Packaging. | 
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