Sabic Innovative Plastics have introduced the new Lexan SD films to manufacturers to meet safety, aesthetic, and performance requirements in identity and security cards, while at the same time improving card durability.

Identity theft, border security and other threats are expanding the use of electronic identity cards that can resist compromise, last for up to 10 years, and incorporate a variety of advanced graphics technologies including laser marking.

To meet these challenges, Sabic Innovative Plastics have developed a new material for manufacturing security documents and electronic ID cards that features three new grades of Lexan polycarbonate film: a laser-markable grade, a bright white opaque material, and a clear grade for the cover or intermediate layers.

These films offer tight gauge tolerances to simplify the manufacturing of cards within mandated thickness parameters. They also provide high performance and durability without the need for adhesives.

Sabic Innovative Plastics’ investment in new products enable the company to provide converters with innovative solutions to meet today’s information security needs.

Features and potential benefits:

High temperature resistance
Low and controlled shrinkage for improved flatness before and after lamination
Surface textures optimised for printing, hot stamping and lamination
Tight gauge tolerance for controlled stack tolerance after lamination
High quality optical films, manufactured in a clean room environment
Maximised opacity in white layer for enhanced ability to hide embedded security devices at thin gauges
Good laser markability of the SD8B94 clear film

Potential applications:

Drivers’ licenses
E-Passport data pages
Border crossing cards
Residency permits
Green cards
Military and police ID
Smart cards inlays
Tachometer cards
Healthcare cards
Government employees ID
Vehicle registration tags

Architecture & Design Team

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