What is the chemical corrosion resistance of mixed carbon ribbon?

The chemical corrosion resistance of mixed based carbon ribbon (Wax/Resin Carbon Ribbon) is between that of wax based carbon ribbon and pure resin based carbon ribbon, and the specific performance depends on the proportion of its resin components and application scenarios. The following is a detailed analysis of its chemical corrosion resistance:

1. Material characteristics

Ingredients: Mixed carbon ribbon is usually made by mixing wax and resin, with a resin ratio generally between 30% and 50%. The resin component enhances the scratch resistance and chemical corrosion resistance of the carbon ribbon, but the specific performance varies depending on the formula.

Applicable scenarios: commonly used in scenarios with moderate durability requirements such as retail labels, industrial labels, logistics labels, etc.

2. Chemical corrosion resistance performance

Common chemical tolerance:

Short term exposure: Has a certain resistance to alcohol (such as isopropanol), mild cleaning agents, water, oils, etc.

Sensitive chemicals: have weak tolerance to strong solvents (such as acetone, toluene), strong acids/bases, oily substances that have been in long-term contact (such as engine oil), or high concentration chemicals, which may cause blurry or peeling printed content.

Environmental factors: High temperature and high humidity environments may accelerate chemical corrosion and reduce the lifespan of carbon ribbons.

3. Compare with other types of carbon ribbon

Wax based carbon ribbon: has the worst chemical resistance and is only suitable for dry, non chemical contact scenarios.

Pure resin based carbon ribbon: It has the strongest chemical resistance and can resist strong solvents and corrosive substances, but the cost is relatively high.

Mixed based carbon ribbon: Balancing cost and durability, suitable for moderate chemical exposure environments.

4. Usage suggestions

Test verification: Before formal use, it is recommended to test the tolerance of specific chemicals (such as soaking and wiping experiments).

Environmental adaptation: If long-term exposure to reinforced chemicals (such as chemical laboratories, industrial clean environments) is required, it is recommended to choose pure resin based carbon ribbon.

Printing substrate: Paired with chemically resistant label materials (such as PET, polypropylene) can enhance the overall protective effect.

Summarize

The mixed carbon ribbon has moderate chemical corrosion resistance and is suitable for short-term chemical exposure scenarios in general industrial or retail environments. If higher protection is required, it is necessary to upgrade to pure resin based carbon tape and conduct targeted testing according to the actual application environment.