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4 N/ Q- |+ d: D9 \0 WThermal Endurance
7 Z4 F' J1 |( B0 T, gThe materials covered by this program have been investigated with respect to thermal endurance of certain critical properties. The investigation was performed as part of a long-term thermal-aging program or based on historical record in accordance with ANSI/UL 746B, "Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations." The temperature below which a class of critical property will not be unacceptably compromised through chemical thermal degradation, over the reasonable life of an electrical product (relative to a reference material having a confirmed, acceptable corresponding performance) is defined as the Relative Thermal Index (RTI). More than one RTI may be appropriate for a given material depending on the property requirements for a given application. In certain cases, higher temperatures are permitted if so specified by the end-use-product standard.
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3 l+ _$ U9 a/ w0 E& Q! URTI Elec — Electrical RTI, associated with critical insulating properties.
& S; L2 O- a* Y2 a- dRTI Mech Imp — Mechanical Impact RTI, associated with critical impact resistance, toughness, elongation and flexibility properties.5 c& U' }' S: T R0 M2 T* a
RTI Mech Str — Mechanical Strength (Mechanical without Impact) RTI, associated with critical mechanical strength and structural integrity where impact resistance, resilience and flexibility may not be essential. |