AZ 1518 Photoresist - 3.785 l
Merck Performance Materials GmbH
AZ® 1518 is a thin positive resist with high resolution potential for wet etching.
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1A001518
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AZ® 1518
Positive Thin Resist for Wet Etching
General Information
AZ® 1518 belongs to the AZ® 1500 photoresist series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive) with optimized adhesion to all common substrate materials, the main application of which is as a resist mask for wet etching.
Product Properties
AZ® 1500 resist family is not optimized for very steep resist sidewalls nor for high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 100 °C), but for improved adhesion to all common substrate materials. The high photoinitiator concentration of the AZ® 1500 series compared to thick resists allows for very fast development. AZ® 1518 achieves a resist film thickness of approx. 1.8 µm at 4000 rpm and is often used for etching metallic or non-metallic layers. It is not advisable to dilute the AZ® 1518 below the level of the AZ® 1505, as diluted, photoinitiator-rich resists tend to quickly form particles. If the resist does have to be diluted, the corresponding amounts should be used up quickly and attention should be paid to possible particle formation. AZ® 1518 should not be processed with a resist film thickness significantly thicker than approx. 2 µm, as the high photoinitiator concentration can lead to the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the resist film when exposed to light as the resist thickness increases. If thicker resist films are required, the AZ® 4533, which has a significantly lower photoinitiator content, is recommended.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as the ready-to-use AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B (typically 1: 4 diluted with water), and if the selectivity requirements are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K K (also typically 1:4 diluted with water). On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 2: 1 to 1:1 dilution (developer:water).
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropanol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
Even if, as described above, a stronger dilution of AZ® 1518 is not recommended due to the accelerated particle formation, PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent.is the recommended solvent. PGMEA is the solvent for AZ® 1518 anyway and is also recommended for edge wall removal if necessary.
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AZ 1505 Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A001505
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® 1505
Positive Thin Resists for Wet Etching
General Information
The AZ® 1505 Photoresist belongs to the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive) with optimized adhesion to all common substrate materials, the main application of which is as a resist mask for wet etching.
Product Properties
AZ® 1500 Resist Family is not optimized for very steep resist sidewalls nor for high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 100 °C), but for improved adhesion to all common substrate materials. The high photoinitiator concentration of the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series compared to thick resists allows for very fast development.
AZ® 1505 Photoresist is the thinnest member of the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series with a resist film thickness of approx. 500 nm at 4000 rpm. This resist is often used for chrome etching in photomask production, but is also suitable as an etching mask for other materials. AZ® 1505 allows a resolution in the submicrometer range under optimized process parameters. If such a high resolution is not required, a slightly thicker resist (for example AZ® 1514 H Photoresist or AZ® 1518 Photoresist) can be useful, which reduces the risk of pinholes in the resist film caused by particles on the substrate and the corresponding etching defects. Further dilution of the AZ® 1505 is not recommended, as heavily diluted, photoinitiator-rich resists tend to quickly form particles. If the resist does have to be diluted, the corresponding batches should be used up quickly and attention should be paid to possible particle formation.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. With AZ® 351Bor AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1:4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140°C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropyl alcohol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
Even if, as described above, further dilution of AZ® 1505 Photoresist is not recommended due to the accelerated particle formation, PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent is the recommended solvent. PGMEA is the solvent for AZ® 1505 anyway and is also recommended for edge wall removal if necessary.
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AZ 1512 HS Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A001512
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® 1512 HS
Positive Thin Resists for Wet Etching
General Information
The AZ® 1512 HS Photoresist belongs to the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive) with optimized adhesion to all common substrate materials, the main application of which is as a resist mask for wet etching.
Product Properties
AZ® 1500 Resist Family is not optimized for very steep resist sidewalls nor for high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 100°C), but for improved adhesion to all common substrate materials. The high photoinitiator concentration of the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series compared to thick resists allows for very fast development.
AZ® 1512 HS Photoresist achieves a resist film thickness of approx. 1.3 µm at 4000 rpm and is often used for chrome etching in photomask production, but is also suitable as an etching mask for other materials. AZ® 1512 HS allows a resolution in the submicrometer range under optimized process parameters. If such a high resolution is not required, a slightly thicker resist (for example AZ® 1518 Photoresist) can be useful, which reduces the risk of pinholes in the resist layer caused by particles on the substrate and the corresponding etching defects. AZ® 1512 HS Photoresist has the highest photoinitiator concentration within the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series, is correspondingly high in contrast, and shows a particularly high development rate. Diluting the AZ® 1512 HS is not advisable, as diluted resists that are very rich in photoinitiators tend to quickly form particles. If the resist still needs to be diluted, the corresponding amounts should be used up quickly and attention should be paid to possible particle formation.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B (typically 1:4 diluted with water), and if the selectivity requirements are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K (also typically 1:4 diluted with water). For very fine resist structures, a slightly higher dilution of the developer can be helpful. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 2:1 to 1:1 dilution (developer : water).
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140°C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropyl alcohol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
Even if, as described above, further dilution of AZ® 1515 HS Photoresistis not recommended due to the accelerated particle formation, PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent is the recommended solvent. PGMEA is the solvent for AZ® 1512 HS anyway and is also recommended for edge wall removal if necessary.
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AZ 1514 H Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A001514
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® 1514 H
Positive Thin Resist for Wet Etching
General Information
The AZ® 1514 H Photoresist belongs to the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive) with optimized adhesion to all common substrate materials, the main application of which is as a resist mask for wet etching.
Product Properties
AZ® 1500 Resist Family is not optimized for very steep resist sidewalls nor for high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 100°C), but for improved adhesion to all common substrate materials. The high photoinitiator concentration of the AZ® 1500 Photoresist Series compared to thick resists allows for very fast development.
AZ® 1514 H Photoresist achieves a resist film thickness of approx. 1.5 µm at 4000 rpm and has particularly good adhesion to metallic substrate materials, making it suitable as an etching mask for aluminum, chrome and other metals, for example, but also for etching non-metallic layers. It is not advisable to dilute the AZ® 1514 H Photoresist too much, as diluted, photoinitiator-rich resists tend to quickly form particles. If the resist does need to be diluted, the corresponding amounts should be used up quickly and attention should be paid to possible particle formation.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as the ready-to-use AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B (typically 1:4 diluted with water), and if the selectivity requirements are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K (also typically 1:4 diluted with water). For very fine resist structures, a slightly higher dilution of the developer can be helpful. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 2:1 to 1:1 dilution (developer : water).
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140°C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropyl alcohol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
Even if, as described above, further dilution of AZ® 1514 H Photoresist is not recommended due to the accelerated particle formation, PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent is the recommended solvent. PGMEA is the solvent for AZ® 1514 H anyway and is also recommended for edge wall removal if necessary.
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AZ ECI 3007 Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A003007
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® ECI 3007
High Resolution with Broad Process Window
General Information
AZ® ECI 3007 belongs to the AZ® ECI 3000 series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive), whose main applications are as a resist mask for dry etching, RIE, ion implantation or lift-off processes.
Product Properties
AZ® ECI 3000 resist family is optimized for steep resist sidewalls and high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 125 °C). AZ® ECI 3000 resists require a significantly lower exposure dose compared to other positive resists, but still develop quickly.
AZ® ECI 3007 is the thinnest member of this resist series with a resist film thickness of approx. 700 nm at 3000 rpm. This resist is often used for dry etching, RIE or lift-off processes and, under optimized process parameters, allows a resolution well in the sub-micrometer range. If such a high resolution is not required, a slightly thicker resist from this series (for example AZ® ECI 3012, AZ® ECI 3027) can be useful. If necessary, the AZ® ECI 3007 can easily be further diluted with PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent. Paints from the AZ® 1500 or 4500 series are recommended for applications with high requirements for very good resist adhesion such as wet etching and galvanic deposition.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. With AZ® 351B or AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1: 4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropanol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent can generally be used as a thinner for spin coating, which can also be used to remove edge ridges if necessary.
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Safety Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3007 Photoresist english
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Further Information about Photoresist Processing
AZ ECI 3012 Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A003012
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® ECI 3012
High Resolution with Broad Process Window
General Information
AZ® ECI 3012 belongs to the AZ® ECI 3000 series of positive thin resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive), whose main applications are as a resist mask for dry etching, RIE, ion implantation or lift-off processes.
450 nm resist lines with the AZ® ECI 3012 at approx. 1.2 µm film thickness.
Product Properties
AZ® ECI 3000 resist family is optimized for steep resist sidewalls and high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 125 °C). AZ® ECI 3000 resists require a significantly lower exposure dose compared to other positive resists, but still develop quickly. AZ® ECI 3012 covers the resist film thickness range of approx. 1.3 µm at 3000 rpm with adapted spin profiles. This resist is often used for dry etching, RIE or lift-off processes and allows a resolution in the sub-micrometer range under optimized process parameters. If such a high resolution is not required, a slightly thicker resist from this series (for example AZ® ECI 3027) can be useful. If thinner resist layers are required, we recommend AZ® ECI 3007, or alternatively a dilution of AZ® ECI 3012 with PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent. For applications with high requirements for very good resist adhesion, such as wet etching and galvanic deposition, we recommend resists from the AZ® 1500 or 4500 series.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF, or 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. with AZ® 351B or AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1: 4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropanol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover, are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent can generally be used as a thinner for spin coating, which can also be used to remove edge ridges if necessary.
Further Information
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Safety Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3012 Photoresist english
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Technical Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3012 Photoresist english
Technical Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3000 Series english
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AZ ECI 3027 Photoresist - 3.785 l
1A003027
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® ECI 3027
High Resolution with Broad Process Window
General Information
AZ® ECI 3027 belongs to the AZ® ECI 3000 series of positive resists (g-, h- and i-line sensitive), whose main applications are as a resist mask for dry etching, RIE, ion implantation or lift-off processes.
900 nm resist lines with the AZ® ECI 3027 at approx. 2.7 µm resist film thickness.
Product Properties
AZ® ECI 3000 resist family is optimized for steep resist sidewalls and high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 125 °C). AZ® ECI 3000 resists require a significantly lower exposure dose compared to other positive resists, but still develop quickly.
AZ® ECI 3027 covers a resist film thickness of approx. 2.7 µm at 3000 rpm with adapted spin profiles and covers the resist film thickness range of approx. 2 - 4 µm. This resist is often used for dry etching, RIE or lift-off processes. If a resolution in the sub-micrometer range is required, a slightly thinner resist from this series (for example AZ® ECI 3012 or AZ® ECI 3007) may be useful, or alternatively a dilution of the AZ® ECI 3027 with PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent. For applications with high requirements for very good resist adhesion such as wet etching and galvanic deposition, resists from the AZ® 1500 or 4500 series are recommended.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. With AZ® 351B or AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1:4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropanol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent can generally be used as a thinner for spin coating, which can also be used to remove edge ridges if necessary.
Further Information
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Safety Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3027 Photoresist english
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TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® ECI 3000 Series english
Application Notes:
Further Information about Photoresist Processing
AZ MIR 701 Photoresist (14 CPS) - 3.785 l
10070114
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® MIR 701 (14CPS)
High Resolution and Temperature Stability
General Information
AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) is a positive thin resist (g-, h- and i-line sensitive), the main application of which is as a resist mask for dry etching, RIE, or lift-off processes.
300 nm resist lines attained with the AZ® 701 MIR
1.2µm structure after 130°C hardbake
Product Features
AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) is optimized for steep resist sidewalls and high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 130°C). AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) achieves a resist film thickness of approx. 800 nm at a spin speed of 4000 rpm and, under optimized process parameters, allows a resolution well in the sub-micrometer range. If such a high resolution is not required and thicker resist layers are desired, the use of the higher-viscosity AZ® 701 MIR (29CPS) is recommended. If necessary, the AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) can also be (even heavily) diluted with PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent. For wet-chemical etching, resists from the AZ® 1500 series with optimized resist adhesion are recommended in this resist film thickness range.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. With AZ® 351B or AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1:4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropyl alcohol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent can generally be used as a thinner for spin coating, which can also be used to remove edge ridges if necessary.
Further Information
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Safety Data Sheet AZ® MIR 701 (14CPS) Photoresist english
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Technical Data Sheet AZ® MIR 701 Series english
Application Notes:
Further Information about Photoresist Processing
AZ MIR 701 Photoresist (29 CPS) - 3.785 l
10070129
Bottle size:
3.785 l
AZ® MIR 701 (29CPS)
High Resolution and Temperature Stability
General Information
AZ® 701 MIR (29CPS) is a positive resist (g-, h- and i-line sensitive) in the medium resist film thickness range, whose main applications are as a resist mask for dry etching, RIE, or lift-off processes.
300 nm resist lines attained with the AZ® 701 MIR
1.2µm structure after 130°C hardbake
Product Features
AZ® 701 MIR (29CPS) is optimized for steep resist sidewalls and high stability against thermal softening (softening temperature approx. 130°C). It achieves a resist film thickness of approx. 2µm at a spin speed of 4000 rpm. If thinner layers or a higher resolution are desired, the use of the lower-viscosity AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) is recommended. Alternatively, AZ® 701 MIR (14CPS) can easily be heavily diluted with PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent. For wet-chemical etching, resists from the AZ® 1500 series with optimized resist adhesion are recommended.
Developers
For development, we recommend either TMAH-based developers such as AZ® 326 MIF or AZ® 726 MIF, the NaOH-based AZ® 351B, and if the requirements for selectivity are not too high, the KOH-based AZ® 400K. With AZ® 351B or AZ® 400K, it may be advisable to work with a higher diluted developer (for example 1:5 to 1:6) instead of the usual 1:4 dilution to achieve very fine resist structures or better controllable development times. On alkaline-sensitive substrate materials such as aluminum, we recommend the aluminum-compatible AZ® Developer in a 1:1 dilution.
Removers
If the resist structures have not been thermally cross-linked by plasma processes, ion implantation or high temperatures (> approx. 140 °C), all common removers such as AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or many other organic solvents (e.g. acetone rinsed with isopropyl alcohol) are suitable for removing the resist layer. For cross-linked resist structures, high-performance strippers such as the NMP-free TechniStrip P1316 or AZ® 920 Remover are recommended, and in the case of alkaline-sensitive substrate materials (such as aluminum), the TechniStrip MLO 07.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
PGMEA = AZ® EBR Solvent can generally be used as a thinner for spin coating, which can also be used to remove edge ridges if necessary.
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Further Information about Photoresist Processing
AZ TFP-650F5 (15CP) Photoresist - 3.785 l
34000511
AZ® TFP 650
Flat Panel Display Photoresist
General Information
The AZ® TFP 650 F5 resist is suitable for spin coat and extrusion coat applications excellent adhesion requirements and/or harsh etching conditions. It is designed to meet the requirements of the flat panel display industry. They are specifically optimized for a variety of applications including spin coat, extrusion coat and roller coat. These production-proven photoresists can be used with a variety of developers and removers, and they are formulated to be compatible with the underlying layers.
Product Properties
Ultra high photospeed
Low dark film loss
Optimized resist adhesion
Easy removal after hardbake
High resistance to harsh etchants
Compatible with all common strippers (e.g. with AZ® 100 Remover, organic solvents or aqueous alkaline)
g-, h- and i-line sensitive (approx. 320 - 440 nm)
Resist film thickness range approx. 1 – 2 µm
Developers
We recommend the TMAH-based AZ® 726 MIF or AZ® 326 MIF (this one contains surfactants).
Removers
For non cross-linked resist films the AZ® 100 Remover, DMSO or other common organic solvents cab be used as stripper. If the resist film is cross-linked (e.g. by high temperature steps > 140°C, during plasma processes such as dry etching, or during ion implantation), we recommend the NMP-free such as AZ® 920 Remover or TechniStrip P1316 as remover.
Thinning/ Edge Bead Removal
We recommend for thinning and edge bead removal the products AZ® EBR Solvent or PGMEA. AZ® EBR Solvent 70/30 is possible as well for edge bead removal.
Further Information
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Safety Data Sheet AZ® TFP 650 Photoresist english
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Technical Data Sheet AZ® TFP 650 english
Information AZ® TFP 650 english
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Further Information about Photoresist Processing
Developer
AZ 351 B Developer - 5.00 l
1000351
AZ® 351B Developer
Inorganic, Metal Ion Containing Developer
General Information
AZ® 351B Developer is a boric acid buffered, NaOH-based developer for non-chemically amplified positive resists.
Product Features
AZ® 351B Developer is a NaOH-based developer, particularly suitable for developing non-chemically amplified positive resists with layer thicknesses of a few µm. AZ® 351B Developer comes as a concentrate and is usually diluted 1: 4 with water. To increase selectivity, a 1: 5 - 1:6 dilution can also be applied, but this significantly reduces the development rate and is therefore not a reasonable option for thicker resist films. If the requirements for steep resist sidewalls are low, the AZ® 351B can also be set stronger (1:3.5 - 1:3) if higher development rates are required , but this leads to a disproportionate increase in dark erosion. AZ® 351B is less suitable for negative resists or chemically amplified positive resists; TMAH-based developers such as the AZ® 326 MIF, AZ® 726 MIF or AZ® 2026 MIF are recommended here. AZ® 351B attacks aluminum with an etching rate of - depending on the concentration of the developer dilution - several 10 nm/min to over 100 nm/min. If this cannot be tolerated, the Al-compatible AZ® Developer can be an alternative.
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MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 351B Developer english
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 351B Entwickler german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 351B Developer english
Application Notes:
Development of Photoresist english
Development of Photoresist german
AZ 400 K Developer - 5.00 l
1000400
AZ® 400K Developer
Inorganic, Metal Ion Containing Developer
General Information
AZ® 400K Developer is a boric acid buffered, KOH-based developer for non-chemically amplified positive resists.
Product Features
As a KOH-based developer, AZ® 400K is particularly suitable for developing thicker, non-chemically amplified positive resists, but can also be used for thinner resist layers if the resolution requirements are not too high. AZ® 400K comes as a concentrate and is usually diluted 1: 4 with water. To increase selectivity, a 1: 5 - 1:6 dilution can also be selected, but this significantly reduces the development rate and is therefore not a reasonable option for thick resist processing. For very thick resist films and/or very steep resist sidewalls are not required, AZ® 400K can also be used at a stronger dilution (1:3.5 - 1:3), which increases the development rate but significantly increases the dark removal. AZ® 400K is less suitable for negative resists or chemically amplified positive resists; TMAH-based developers such as the AZ® 326 MIF, AZ® 726 MIF or AZ® 2026 MIF are recommended here. AZ® 400K attacks aluminum with an etching rate of - depending on the concentration of the developer dilution - several 10 nm/min to over 100 nm/min. If this cannot be tolerated, the Al-compatible AZ® Developer can be an alternative.
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Our safety data sheets and some of our technical data sheets are password-protected.
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MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 400K Developer english
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 400K Developer german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 400K Developer english
Information AZ® 400K Developer english
Application Notes:
Development of Photoresist english
Development of Photoresist german
AZ 400 K Dev 1:4 - 5.00 l
1004145
AZ® 400K Developer 1:4
Inorganic, Metal Ion Containing Developer
General Information
AZ® 400K Developer 1:4 is a boric acid buffered, KOH-based ready-to-use developer for non-chemically amplified positive resists.
Product Features
AZ® 400K Developer 1:4 is an AZ® 400K that has already been pre-diluted for use. As a KOH-based developer, this developer is particularly suitable for developing thicker, non-chemically amplified positive resists, but can also be used for thinner resist layers if the resolution requirements are not too high. AZ® 400K Developer is less suitable for negative resists or chemically amplified positive resists; TMAH-based developers such as the AZ® 326 MIF, AZ® 726 MIF or AZ® 2026 MIF are recommended here. AZ® 400K Developer attacks aluminum with an etching rate of - depending on the concentration of the developer dilution - several 10 nm/min to over 100 nm/min. If this cannot be tolerated, the Al-compatible AZ® Developer can be an alternative.
Further Information
Our safety data sheets and some of our technical data sheets are password-protected.
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MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 400K 1:4 Developer english
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 400K 1:4 Developer german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 400K 1:4 Developer english
Information AZ® 400K 1:4 Developer english
Application Notes:
Development of Photoresist english
Development of Photoresist german
AZ 326 MIF Developer - 5.00 l
1000326
AZ® 326 MIF Developer
Metal Ion-free Developer
General Information
AZ® 326 MIF is a TMAH-based developer for dip or spray development, compatible with all AZ®</sup photoresists from our portfolio.
Product Features
The ready-to-use AZ® 326 MIF developer is an aqueous 2.38% TMAH solution without any additives. This makes it suitable for dip or spray development, but less for puddle development, for which the AZ® 726 MIF developer is the better choice due to its special surfactant for substrate wetting. TMAH-based developers are always used when development must be carried out metal ion free. In addition, TMAH- based developers are primarily recommended for our chemically amplified positive resists and our negative resists. For very thin resist layers (< 1 µm) or very high resolution requirements, it can be useful to dilute the AZ® 326 MIF with water (AZ® 326 MIF : water = 2:1 to a maximum of 1:1). AZ® 326 MIF attacks aluminum with an etching rate of approx. 70 nm/min. If this cannot be tolerated, the Al-compatible AZ® Developer is an alternative, which, however, is based on sodium compounds and is therefore not metal ion-free.
For standard (non chemically amplified), DNQ-based positive resists without the requirement of metal ion-free development, a KOH- or NaOH-based developer such as AZ® 400K or AZ® 351B can be considered instead of a TMAH-based developer for cost reasons. For cross-linking negative resists, AZ® 2026 MIF can prove advantageous, which promotes residue-free development with these resists through certain additives.
Further Information
Our safety data sheets and some of our technical data sheets are password-protected.
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MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 326 MIF Developer english
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 326 MIF Entwickler german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 326 MIF Developer english
Application Notes:
Development of Photoresist english
Development of Photoresist german
AZ 726 MIF Developer - 5.00 l
1000726
AZ® 726 MIF Developer
Metal Ion-free Developers
General Information
AZ® 726 MIF is a TMAH-based developer for dip or puddle development, compatible with all AZ® photoresists from our portfolio.
Product Features
The ready-to-use AZ® 726 MIF Developer is an aqueous 2.38% TMAH solution with a surfactant for even substrate wetting for puddle development, but is also suitable for immersion development. For spray development, the surfactant-free AZ® 326 MIF would be the better choice to avoid foaming. TMAH-based developers are always used when metal ion-free development is required. In addition, TMAH-based developers are primarily recommended for our chemically amplified positive resists and our negative resists. For standard (non chemically amplified), DNQ-based positive resists without the requirement for metal ion-free development, a KOH or NaOH-based developer such as AZ® 400K or AZ® 351B can be considered instead of a TMAH-based developer for cost reasons. For cross-linking negative resists, the AZ® 2026 MIF can prove to be advantageous, as it promotes residue-free development with these resists thanks to certain additives. For very thin resist layers (< 1 µm) or very high resolution requirements, it can be useful to dilute the AZ® 726 MIF Developer with water (AZ® 726 MIF: water = 2:1 to a maximum of 1:1). AZ® 726 MIF attacks aluminum with an etching rate of approx. 70 nm/min. If this cannot be tolerated, the Al-compatible AZ® Developer is an alternative, but this is based on sodium compounds and is therefore not free of metal ions.
Further Information
Our safety data sheets and some of our technical data sheets are password-protected.
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MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 726 MIF Developer english
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 726 MIF Entwickler german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 726 MIF Developer english
Application Notes:
Development of Photoresist english
Development of Photoresist german
Remover
AZ 100 Remover - 5.00 l
1000100
AZ® 100 Remover
Universal Photoresist Stripper
General Information
AZ®100 Remover is based on solvent and amine (alkaline). AZ®100 Remover is used for photoresist stripping with low attack to aluminium. Low hazard is achieved by the use of ethanol amine.
Low evaporation rate allows the use at elevated temperatures (up to 80°C), high efficiency (>3000 wafer per litre) helps saving costs. Where attack to aluminium is of no concern, it may even be diluted with water.
AZ®100 Remover is not compatible with AZ® nLof 2070 (AZ® nLof 2000 series) resists and other heavily cross linked resists.
Product Properties
Density (at 25°C): 0.955 kg/l
Color (Alpha): max. 20
Flashpoint (AP): 72°C
Normality (potentiometric): 3.1 mol/l
Boiling range: 159-194°C
Further Information
MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® 100 Remover english
Sicherheitsdatenblatt AZ® 100 Remover german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® 100 Remover english
Application Notes:
Photoresist removal english
Fotolack entfernen german
DMSO - 2.50 l - ULSI
MDMU1025
DMSO
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
General Information
Due to its low vapour pressure and its water solubility, DMSO is an excellent stripper for resists respectively Lift-off media and is a non-toxic substitute for the NMP, which has been classified as toxic since a while. The optional addition of Cyclopentanone or MEK increases the performance of the stripper for certain applications and significantly lowers the melting point of pure DMSO.
NOTE:
The solvent DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) has a melting point just below room temperature, so it can possi¬bly freeze in storage in cooler rooms. Thawing may require several days, but afterwards the product can still be used as it is.
For more details please download the info letter.
Product Properties
Density: 1.1 g/cm3
Melting point: 18°C
Boiling point: 189°C
Flash point: 87°C
Vapour pressure @ 20°C: 0.56 hPa
DMSO Molecule
Further Information
MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet DMSO (ULSI) english
Sicherheitsdatenblatt DMSO (ULSI) german
Specs:
Specs DMSO (ULSI)
Application Notes:
Solvents: Theory and Application english
Lösemittel: Theorie und Anwendung german
Photoresist Removal english
Fotolack entfernen german
Further Information about Processing
TechniStrip P1316 - 5.00 l - MOS
TP1316M5
TechniStrip® P1316
High Performance Remover
General Information
TechniStrip® P1316 is a remover with very strong stripping power for Novolak-based resists (including all AZ® positive resists), epoxy-based coatings, polyimides and dry films. At a typical application temperatures around 75°C TechniStrip® P1316 may dissolve cross-linked resists without residue also, e.g. through dry etching or ion implantation. The remover can also be used in spraying processes.
Product Properties
Flashpoint: 93°C
Viscosity (20°C): < 2 cP
Water Solubility: Totally miscible
Boiling point: 189°C
Density (at 20°C): 1.03 g/cm3
Compatibility
Metals: attacked Al, Cu, Au
Metals: no attack on Ta, Ni, Ti, TiN
Substrates: Si, SiO2
Data on selectivity and compatibility are manufacturer information and do not claim to be complete. Please contact us for further details.
Some Applications
TechniStrip® P1316 is a powerful NMP-free remover for:
Novolak-based positive resists such as all positive AZ® resists
Epoxy-based resists
Polyimides, bonding glues
Dry films
Further Information
MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet TechniStrip P1316 (MOS) english
Sicherheitsdatenblatt TechniStrip P1316 (MOS) german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet TechniStrip P1316 (MOS) english
Specs:
Specs TechniStrip P1316 (MOS)
Application Notes:
Photoresist Removal english
Fotolack entfernen german
Further Information about Processing
AZ Remover 920 - 5.00 l
1000920
AZ® Remover 920
Organic Solvent Based Remover
General Information
AZ® Remover 920 is designed for fast delamination and dissolution of photoresist patterns while maintaining broad compatibility with device substrates and metal films.
Merck’s proprietary solvent and additive blend is environmentally friendly and fully compliant with the European Union’s REACH regulatory code. Compatible with most AZ® positive resists (complete dissolution) and most AZ® negative resists (dissolution or delamination depending on degree of cross-linking).
Product Properties
Flashpoint: 84.4°C
Viscosity (20°C): 1.84 cSt
Boiling point: 188°C
Density (at 25°C): 1.084 g/cm3
Compatibility
Metals: no attack on Al, Cu, Ti, W, TiW, TiN, Sn, Ni
Substrates: Si, SiO2, GaAs
Data on selectivity and compatibility are manufacturer information and do not claim to be complete. Please contact us for further details.
Main Features
Fast delamination of photoresist patterns
Broad compatibility
Environmentally friendly
Some Applications
Bulk Photoresist Removal
Metal Lift-off Lithography
Cu Pillar Metallization Cleans
RDL Metallization Cleans
Delamination of Heavily Cured Photoresist Patterns & Organic Residues
Further Information
MSDS:
Safety Data Sheet AZ® Remover 920 english
Sicherheitsdatenblatt AZ® Remover 920 german
TDS:
Technical Data Sheet AZ® Remover 920 english
Application Notes:
Photoresist Removal english
Entfernen von Fotolack german