SIST EN 61249-2-44:2016

Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad - Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test), copper-clad for lead-free assembly

IEC 61249-2-44:2016 gives requirements for properties of non-halogenated epoxide non-woven reinforced core/woven E-glass reinforced surface laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test), copper-clad for lead-free assembly in thicknesses of 0,60 mm up to 1,70 mm. The flammability rating is achieved through the use of non-halogenated fire retardants reacted as part of the epoxide polymeric structure. The glass transition temperature is defined to be 105 °C minimum.

Materialien für Leiterplatten und andere Verbindungsstrukturen - Teil 2-44: Kaschierte und unkaschierte verstärkte Basismaterialien - Kupferkaschierte mit E-Glaswirrfaser im Kernbereich und E-Glasgewebe in den Außenlagen verstärkte Laminattafeln auf der Basis von halogenfreiem Epoxidharz definierter Brennbarkeit (vertikale Prüflingslage) für bleifreie Bestückungstechnik

Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion - Partie 2-44: Matériaux de base renforcés, plaqués et non plaqués - Feuilles stratifiées renforcées en verre de type E tissé/non-tissé époxyde non halogéné, plaquées cuivre, d’inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale) pour les assemblages sans plomb

L'IEC 61249-2-44:2016 fournit des exigences relatives aux propriétés des feuilles stratifiées de surface renforcée en verre de type E tissé et à coeur renforcé non tissé époxyde non halogéné, plaquées cuivre, d'inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale) pour les assemblages sans plomb et ayant une épaisseur comprise entre 0,60 mm et 1,70 mm. Les caractéristiques assignées d'inflammabilité sont obtenues en faisant réagir des ignifuges non halogénés qui font partie de la structure polymère époxyde. La température de transition vitreuse a été définie comme étant 105 °C au minimum.

Materiali za plošče tiskanih vezij in druge povezovalne strukture - 2-44. del: Kaširani in nekaširani ojačeni osnovni materiali - Laminatne plošče s sredico iz brezhalogenskih epoksidnih E-steklenih vlaken, zunaj ojačene z E-stekleno tkanino, z določeno vnetljivostjo (preskus z navpičnim gorenjem), kaširane z bakrom za tehniko sestavljanja brez svinca

Ta del standarda IEC 61249 določa zahteve za lastnosti laminatnih plošč s sredico iz brezhalogenskih epoksidnih E-steklenih vlaken, zunaj ojačene z E-stekleno tkanino, z določeno vnetljivostjo (preskus z navpičnim gorenjem), kaširane z bakrom za tehniko sestavljanja brez svinca, z debelino od 0,60 mm do 1,70 mm. Ocena gorljivosti se doseže z uporabo nehalogeniranih zaščitnih sredstev proti ognju, ki reagirajo kot del epoksidne polimerne strukture. Točka posteklenitve je opredeljena kot najmanj 105 °C. Nekatere zahteve glede lastnosti lahko vključujejo več razredov lastnosti. Želeni razred naj bi bil opredeljen na naročilnici, sicer se dobavi privzeti razred materiala.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Aug-2016
• ICS: 31.180 - Printed circuits and boards
• Technical Committee: ITIV - Electronics assembly technology and Environmental standardization
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 05-Aug-2016
• Due Date: 10-Oct-2016
• Completion Date: 18-Aug-2016
• Ref Project: EN 61249-2-44:2016 - Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad - Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test), copper-clad for lead-free assembly

Overview

EN 61249-2-44:2016 (identical to IEC 61249-2-44:2016) specifies requirements for non‑halogenated epoxide non‑woven/woven E‑glass reinforced laminate sheets, copper‑clad for lead‑free assembly, with defined flammability measured by the vertical burning test. It covers clad and unclad reinforced base materials in thicknesses from 0.60 mm to 1.70 mm. The standard requires the use of non‑halogenated fire retardants chemically reacted into the epoxy matrix and defines a minimum glass transition temperature (Tg) of 105 °C.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Material construction
  • Non‑halogenated epoxide resin system combined with non‑woven core and woven E‑glass surface reinforcement.
  • Copper foil specifications for copper‑clad laminates intended for lead‑free soldering processes.
• Flammability
  • Defined flammability class using the vertical burning test; flame retardancy achieved by reactive, non‑halogenated additives.
• Thermal properties
  • Minimum Tg ≥ 105 °C; decomposition temperature and cure factor are specified and tested.
• Mechanical and physical properties
  • Flexural strength, water absorption, measling, time‑to‑delamination (TMA), and dimensional stability under thermal stress.
• Copper bond and processing
  • Pull‑off and peel strength, surface appearance (pits, dents, scratches, waviness), punching/machining performance.
• Dimensional and cosmetic limits
  • Tolerances for laminate thickness, sheet and cut‑panel sizes, bow and twist limits.
• Quality, testing and documentation
  • Qualification and conformance inspection procedures, certificate of conformance, safety data sheet and packaging/marking requirements.

Practical applications

• Manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other interconnecting structures where lead‑free assembly and controlled flammability are required.
• Suitable for consumer, industrial and automotive electronics requiring higher Tg and non‑halogenated fire performance.
• Ideal for PCB designers, material engineers and manufacturing process planners selecting base materials that meet soldering and safety requirements.

Who should use this standard

• PCB substrate manufacturers and laminators
• PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers (CMs)
• OEMs and procurement teams specifying materials for lead‑free assembly
• Quality, compliance and R&D engineers validating material performance and safety

Related standards

• IEC 61189‑2 (test methods for materials)
• IEC 61249‑5‑1 (copper foils)
• IEC/PAS 61249‑6‑3 (E‑glass fabric specification)
• ISO 11014 (safety data sheet content)

This standard is essential when specifying copper‑clad, non‑halogenated epoxide E‑glass laminates where flammability, thermal resistance and lead‑free assembly compatibility are key selection criteria.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures - Part 2-44: Reinforced
base materials clad and unclad - Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass
reinforced laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test), copper-clad for
lead-free assembly
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion - Partie 2-44:
Matériaux de base renforcés, plaqués et non plaqués - Feuilles stratifiées renforcées en
verre de type E tissé/non-tissé époxyde non halogéné, plaquées cuivre, d’inflammabilité
définie (essai de combustion verticale) pour les assemblages sans plomb
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61249-2-44:2016
ICS:
31.180 7LVNDQDYH]MD7,9LQWLVNDQH Printed circuits and boards
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61249-2-44

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2016
ICS 31.180
English Version
Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures -
Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad -
Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced
laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test),
copper-clad for lead-free assembly
(IEC 61249-2-44:2016)
Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures Materialien für Leiterplatten und andere
d'interconnexion - Partie 2-44: Matériaux de base renforcés, Verbindungsstrukturen - Teil 2-44: Kaschierte und
plaqués et non plaqués - Feuilles stratifiées renforcées en unkaschierte verstärkte Basismaterialien - Kupferkaschierte
verre de type E tissé/non-tissé époxyde non halogéné, mit E-Glaswirrfaser im Kernbereich und E-Glasgewebe in
plaquées cuivre, d'inflammabilité définie (essai de den Außenlagen verstärkte Laminattafeln auf der Basis von
combustion verticale) pour les assemblages sans plomb halogenfreiem Epoxidharz definierter Brennbarkeit
(IEC 61249-2-44:2016) (vertikale Prüflingslage) für bleifreie Bestückungstechnik
(IEC 61249-2-44:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-06-16. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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Ref. No. EN 61249-2-44:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 91/1351/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61249-2-44, prepared by IEC/TC 91
"Electronics assembly technology" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61249-2-44:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-03-16
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-06-16
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61249-2-44:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
ISO 9000 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 9000.
ISO 14001 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 14001.

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61189-2 2006 Test methods for electrical materials, EN 61189-2 2006
printed boards and other interconnection
structures and assemblies -
Part 2: Test methods for materials for
interconnection structures
IEC 61249-5-1 -  Materials for interconnection structures - EN 61249-5-1 -
Part 5: Sectional specification set for
conductive foils and films with or without
coatings -
Section 1: Copper foils (for the
manufacture of copper-clad base
materials)
IEC/PAS 61249-6-3 -  Specification for finished fabric woven - -
from "E" glass for printed boards
ISO 11014 -  Safety data sheet for chemical - -
products - Content and order of sections

IEC 61249-2-44 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures –

Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad – Non-halogenated epoxide

non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced laminate sheets of defined flammability

(vertical burning test), copper-clad for lead-free assembly

Matériaux pour circuits imprimés et autres structures d'interconnexion –

Partie 2-44: Matériaux de base renforcés, plaqués et non plaqués – Feuilles

stratifiées renforcées en verre de type E tissé/non-tissé époxyde non halogéné,

plaquées cuivre, d’inflammabilité définie (essai de combustion verticale) pour

les assemblages sans plomb
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 31.180 ISBN 978-2-8322-3394-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .4
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Materials and construction .6
3.1 General .6
3.2 Resin system .6
3.3 Metal foil .7
3.4 Reinforcement .7
4 Internal marking .7
5 Electrical properties .7
6 Non-electrical properties of the copper-clad laminate .7
6.1 Appearance of the copper-clad sheet .7
6.1.1 General .7
6.1.2 Indentations (pits and dents) .8
6.1.3 Wrinkles .8
6.1.4 Scratches .8
6.1.5 Raised areas .8
6.1.6 Surface waviness .9
6.2 Appearance of the unclad face .9
6.3 Laminate thickness .9
6.4 Bow and twist .9
6.5 Properties related to the copper foil bond . 10
6.6 Punching and machining . 11
6.7 Dimensional stability . 11
6.8 Sheet sizes . 11
6.8.1 Typical sheet sizes . 11
6.8.2 Tolerances for sheet sizes . 11
6.9 Cut panels . 12
6.9.1 Cut panel sizes . 12
6.9.2 Size tolerances for cut panels . 12
6.9.3 Rectangularity of cut panels . 12
7 Non-electrical properties of the base material after complete removal of the
copper foil . 12
7.1 Appearance of the dielectric base material . 12
7.2 Flexural strength . 13
7.3 Flammability . 13
7.4 Water absorption . 14
7.5 Measling . 14
7.6 Glass transition temperature and cure factor . 14
7.7 Decomposition temperature . 14
7.8 Time to delamination (TMA) . 15
8 Quality assurance . 15
8.1 Quality system . 15
8.2 Responsibility for inspection . 15
8.3 Qualification inspection . 15
8.4 Quality conformance inspection . 15

IEC 61249-2-44:2016 © IEC 2016 – 3 –
8.5 Certificate of conformance . 15
8.6 Safety data sheet . 16
9 Packaging and marking . 16
10 Ordering information . 16
Annex A (informative) Engineering information . 17
A.1 General . 17
A.2 Chemical properties . 17
A.3 Electrical properties . 17
A.4 Flammability properties . 17
A.5 Mechanical properties . 17
A.6 Physical properties . 17
A.7 Thermal properties . 18
Annex B (informative) Common laminate constructions . 19
Annex C (informative) Guideline for qualification and conformance inspection . 20
Bibliography . 21

Table 1 – Electrical properties .7
Table 2 – Size of indentations .8
Table 3 – Nominal thickness and tolerance of metal-clad laminate.9
Table 4 – Bow and twist requirements . 10
Table 5 – Pull-off and peel strength requirements . 10
Table 6 – Dimensional stability . 11
Table 7 – Size tolerances for cut panels . 12
Table 8 – Rectangularity of cut panels . 12
Table 9 – Flexural strength requirements . 13
Table 10 – Flammability requirements . 13
Table 11 – Water absorption requirements . 14
Table 12 – Measling requirements . 14
Table 13 – Glass transition temperature and cure factor requirements . 14
Table 14 – Decomposition temperature requirements . 14
Table 15 – Time to delamination requirements . 15
Table C.1 – Qualification and conformance inspection . 20

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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MATERIALS FOR PRINTED BOARDS
AND OTHER INTERCONNECTING STRUCTURES –

Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad –
Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced
laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test),
copper-clad for lead-free assembly

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61249-2-44 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 91:
Electronics assembly technology.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
91/1351/FDIS 91/1364/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

IEC 61249-2-44:2016 © IEC 2016 – 5 –
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61249 series, under the general title Materials for printed boards
and other interconnecting structures, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
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related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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MATERIALS FOR PRINTED BOARDS
AND OTHER INTERCONNECTING STRUCTURES –

Part 2-44: Reinforced base materials clad and unclad –
Non-halogenated epoxide non-woven/woven E-glass reinforced
laminate sheets of defined flammability (vertical burning test),
copper-clad for lead-free assembly

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61249 gives requirements for properties of non-halogenated epoxide non-
woven reinforced core/woven E-glass reinforced surface laminate sheets of defined
flammability (vertical burning test), copper-clad for lead-free assembly in thicknesses of
0,60 mm up to 1,70 mm. The flammability rating is achieved through the use of non-
halogenated fire retardants reacted as part of the epoxide polymeric structure. The glass
transition temperature is defined to be 105 °C minimum.
Some property requirements may have several classes of performance. The class desired
should be specified on the purchase order, otherwise the default class of material will be
supplied.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61189-2:2006, Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other
interconnection structures and assemblies – Part 2: Test methods for materials for
interconnection structures
IEC 61249-5-1, Materials for interconnection structures – Part 5: Sectional specification set
for conductive foils and films with and without coatings – Section 1: Copper foils (for the
manufacture of copper-clad base materials)
IEC PAS 61249-6-3, Specification for finished fabric woven from "E" glass for printed boards
ISO 11014, Safety data sheet for chemical products – Content and order of sections
3 Mate
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