Technical information series 140
Description:
Solvent based printing inks for flexo printing
Applications:
Ink intended for flexographic printing.Its main application is for Internal, front print on following substrate.
- Polyethylen
Properties:
Very high adhesion and strong on the surface
Very high Resistance rubbing and abrasion
High scratch resistance
High thermal resistance
High ink rheology
Very good printability
High ability to add solvent to ink
Very high gloss
High transfer from stereo to print surface
Viscosity of printing:
Viscosity: 30- 40seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Thinning
With doctor blade:22-24 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Without doctor blade:18-20 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Preparation for printing:
- Use of solvent 9014
- Slow: Ethyl glycol
- Fast: Ethyl acetate
Adding only thinner or excessive use of solvent to cut down strength may alter the Characteristics of the product.
Recommend the use of extender varnish for cut down the strength.
Storageconditions:
Store the ink in the original packing at a temperature not below and not in direct contact with sunlight.
Packing:
18 kg drum
Larger container on request