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 Pad Printing Ink Catalog: Ink Additives GENERAL INFORMATION: Pad printing inks are made to be used in a manner following specific instructions. As applications and environments vary, sometimes ink modifications are needed in order to achieve desired results. Do not use special additives unless absolutely necessary, and only per instructions. Read this INK ADDITIVES chart first for correct ink applications. If used improperly, ink additives can cause many problems, for example: poor adhesion, curing difficulty, poor ink performance, and unexplained printing problems. If in doubt, please contact ITW Trans Tech. Consumables FAQs: When All Else Fails, Read The Label WHEN a customer call us to solve some pad printing problem, our lab technicians sometimes have to explain, step-by-step, how to mix inks and additives to make sure the right viscosity is achieved. This is where years of experience can make the difference between learning an inside secret or using the trial-and-error method. But first you need to understand the language of ink mixing. Here's a handy glossary of terms. Glossary of Terms: Ink Mixing & Curing additive: any ingredient mixed into ink after opening the can to adjust or modify its properties. adhesion promoter: additive for Types O and P inks to help adherence to certain substrates. anti-corrosion: additive to reduce the rusting effect of some inks on metal surfaces of steel clichés or ink cups. anti-static gel: additive for reducing effects of static charge on ink image quality. by weight: method for measuring amounts of ink or additives by using a weight scale. by volume: method for measuring amounts of ink or additives by using a calibrated container. CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service assigns a standard reference number to families of chemicals to identify them in the event of an emergency or when requested by a health officer or enforcement agency. cured ink: printed ink that has had its maximum adhesion and hardness levels achieved by an additional chemical or physical process. dry ink: freshly printed ink at room temperature, dry to touch only; not cured. epoxy: highly durable ink type requiring addition of hardener, hence, a two-component ink. faster thinner: additive that adjusts ink viscosity but flashes off quickly from inked pad. flashing off: evaporation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in ink thinner from pad surface into ambient air, thereby changing surface tension. flow agent: additive for correcting certain ink surface problems such as bubbles, voids or pinholes. hardener: additive for inks, especially two-part epoxy inks, that chemically reacts with binder to increase durability. kilogram: metric measure of weight equal to 0.03527 ounce. One ounce equals 28.35 grams. liter: metric liquid measure equal to 1.0567 quarts. One quart equals 0.9463 liter. matte agent: additive for reducing the glossy appearance of ink MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet is a document required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that provides specific information to users of hazardous chemicals regarding safe conditions, storage and handling as well as other emergency procedures. (Also see CAS.) pot life: length of time a two-component epoxy ink can be used after hardener is added. pretreating: modifying the surface tension of a substrate to improve ink adhesion. Common pretreatment methods include: chemical, flame, corona or plasma. retarder: additive that slows the drying properties of inks as well as slowing solvent flash-off time. slower thinner: additive that adjusts ink viscosity but flashes off slowly from inked pad. substrate: material of which printed part is made, i.e. acrylic, styrene, nylon or many others. thinner: additive for adjusting ink viscosity and enabling evaporation of VOCs from surface of inked pad. UV ink: specially formulated ink that is cured by controlled exposure to an ultraviolet light source. viscosity: a measure of the resistance of a liquid to flow; in the case of pad printing, thinner ink has less viscosity; thicker ink is more viscous. For other questions about inks, additives or other consumables, call us at 630.752.4000 or to e-mail us click here. Since operating conditions and applications are beyond our control, ITW Trans Tech cannot guarantee results nor assume liability for any problem that may arise. The user should test the suitability of the product for its intended application. No warranty for results obtained, expressed or implied, can be assumed by ITW Trans Tech. Other Ink Data Charts: • Ink-to-Substrate Compatibility • Ink Characteristics • Ink Drying & Curing Times • Ink Additives • Color Availability • Ink Colors Ink Types: 411 - B - B/GL - C - E - G HS - J - NK - O - P - PC PD - PG - PH - PK - PL PM - PV - R - SUB - U UVA - UVE - UVN UVHC - W Other Non-Stock Inks: Several other special purpose, non-stock inks are also available for unique applications. Ask your ITW Trans Tech Consumables Representative for more information.
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HARDENERS
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PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| HARDENERS are ink additives for two-component (usually epoxy-type) inks that increase the abrasion resistance by chemically reacting with the binder to improve durability. To determine which hardener is suitable to use in a particular application, always refer to the specific ink type's technical data sheet for recommended hardener. |
BH HARDENER #120301 Material Safety Data Sheet BH/GL HARDENER #120305 MSDS BH/GL-02 HARDENER #120300 MSDS BH/N HARDENER #1203011 MSDS BH/N-00 HARDENER #1203012 MSDS LMN HARDENER #120303 MSDS LMN1 HARDENER #120302 MSDS |
B - P - W - PC PH - PK - PL B/GL B/GL B - P - W - PC PK PH - PL R - HS R - HS |
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| THINNERS | PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| THINNERS are used to adjust ink viscosity or flow of ink.The higher the viscosity, the "thicker" or more viscous the ink. Also thinner affects the tack or stickiness of the ink and is important in transferring the inked image from the silicone pad to a substrate. Thinner evaporates or "flashes off" from the ink as part of the transfer process. NOTE: Each specific thinner has a relative evaporation speed or "flash". Some are faster, some slower. To determine which thinner is suitable to use in a particular application, always refer to the specific ink type's technical data sheet for recommended thinner speed. |
B THINNER #1205041 MSDS B/00 THINNER #1205044 MSDS B-01 THINNER #12050441 MSDS Adds anti-corrosion protection BGA THINNER #1205050 MSDS CAN THINNER #1201171 MSDS CE JET 90 THINNER #PRVD01 MSDS SK 90 CD THINNER #PRVDO2 MSDS UV THINNER 1 #1206017 MSDS UV THINNER J #1206001 MSDS UV THINNER L #1206O11 MSDS VD THINNER #1201011 MSDS VD/00 THINNER #1201014 MSDS Adds anti-corrosion protection VDL 1015 THINNER #120107 MSDS VDL 380 THINNER #120105 MSDS VDS 1015 THINNER #120108 MSDS VDS 380 THINNER #120106 MSDS ZVSP SPRAY THINNER #1207001 MSDS |
B - B/GL - C - E - G - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA B - B/GL - C - E - G - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA B - B/GL - C - E - G - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA B - B/GL - C - E - G - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH, PK - PL - PM, UVA B/GL - C - E - G - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA NK NK UVHC UVHC UVHC B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - UVA O - R - HS O - R - HS O - R - HS O - R - HS B |
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| RETARDERS | PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| RETARDERS are auxiliary agents which prevent quick drying They reduce the evaporation rate of the solvents contained in the ink. Retarders not only delay drying of the ink, they also retard the ink drying on the substrate. Always try using slower thinners first before using retarders. Testing is recommended. INSTRUCTIONS Adjust the ink to the normal viscosity with thinner. Then start adding retarder in small amounts, not exceeding the recommended ratios. Once desired printing transfer is achieved, do not add any more retarder to the ink. If the ink needs adjusting, add thinner during printing. |
TPD RETARDER #120500 Material Safety Data Sheet NOTE: VZ and TPD retarder can be interchanged; the difference being that VZ is more concentrated and usually used in faster, single-component inks VZ RETARDER #120201 MSDS VZ 380 RETARDER #120206 MSDS VZ-NK RETARDER #PRVZ01 MSDS NOTE: VZ and TPD retarder can be interchanged; the difference being that VZ is more concentrated and usually used in faster, single-component inks. |
B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM O - R - HS NK |
| ADHESION PROMOTER |
PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| ADHESION PROMOTER ADDITIVES for Types O and P inks are helpful for adherence to certain difficult substrates (i.e., olefins such as polypropylene). |
FX-209 #1205021 Material Safety Data Sheet PP-O #1014851 MSDS |
P O |
| ANTI-CORROSION INK ADDITIVE |
PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| ANTI-CORROSION ADDITIVE reduces the rusting effect of some inks on metal surfaces of steel clichés or ink cups. NOTE: Type VD-OO and Type B-01 Thinners also assist in anti-corrosion protection. See THINNERS. |
RO #1205040 Material Safety Data Sheet |
O - R |
| ANTI-STATIC GEL | PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| ANTISTATIC GEL is an additive that can be introduced into the ink to remedy static looking problems. Static electricity shows in a form as fuzz, or hair evenly around the print. Do not use this product unless absolutely necessary. First try increasing room humidity, running the ink at a thinner viscosity, slowing pad up-stroke, or using a steeper pad. Testing is recommended. |
ANTI-STATIC GEL #120503 Material Safety Data Sheet INSTRUCTIONS Ratio: 5 to 10 % by weight with thinner. Shake anti-static gel and thinner in a capped container until gel thoroughly dissolves into the thinner. Add solution initially to fresh ink to adjust the viscosity. Do not add any more solution during the ink duration. Use your regular thinner as needed. |
B - B/GL - C - E G - J - O - P - R - U - W - HS - NK - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - SUB - UVA UVHC |
| GLOSS LEVEL ADDITIVES | PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| GLOSS LEVELERS are designed to decrease ink gloss levels using matting powder agents. Matte inks are also available through our custom color ink department. Depending on the amount added, the gloss of the ink is changed and the ink viscosity may increase. Testing is recommended. MATTE AGENT INSTRUCTIONS Good dispersion of the matte agent in the ink is important. We recommend a high speed mixer. If this is unavailable, add weighed matting agent to thinner first and make a mixed paste before adding to the ink. Add your regular thinner to the ink, thoroughly mixing all solutions together. |
HK-1 MATTE AGENT #1206003 Material Safety Data Sheet FULLER 33 MATTE AGENT #120511 MSDS Use 1 - 4 % by weight. This additive is the most widely used. |
UVHC B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - O - P - R - U - W - HS - NK - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM |
| FLOW AGENTS |
PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
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FLOW AGENTS are recommended to remedy problems which occur on the surface of printing ink such as: bubbles, voids, pin holes, orange peel, or similar flaws. In order to avoid such undesirable effects in some cases certain auxiliary agents, so-called flow agents, can be added to the ink. The amount specified should not be exceeded. Once flow agents are introduced, over-coating is not possible. Proceed cautiously when using inks mixed with flow agents. Testing is recommended.
FLOW AGENT INSTRUCTIONS The flow agent container must be mixed thoroughly before using. Start adding and mixing flow agent to the ink in small measured amounts. Print each time before adding more to see if the problem decreases. Do not exceed the maximum recommended ratio. |
VL FLOW AGENT #120501 Material Safety Data Sheet • Flow Agent VL: Use 1 - 5 % by weight VM2 FLOW AGENT #1205001 MSDS • Flow Agent VM 2: Use 1 - 5 % by weight. VM 2 is basically the same as VL, but more concentrated. |
B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - O - P - R - U - W - HS - NK - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - O - P - R - U - W - HS NK - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM |
| INK THICKENING AGENTS | PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| INK THICKENING AGENTS are used to make inks more thixotropic. Sometimes this will be necessary, especially when using padprinting inks for silk-screen applications. The thickening agent is a very light, powdery substance. |
FILLER 13 INK THICKENING AGENT #1205113 Material Safety Data Sheet INK THICKENING AGENT INSTRUCTIONS A good dispersion of the thickening agent in the ink is important. We recommend a high speed mixer. If this is unavailable, add weighed thickening agent to thinner first to make a mixed paste before introducing to the ink. Add regular thinner to the ink, thoroughly mixing all solutions together. Thickening Agent Filler 13: Use 1 - 3 % by weight |
B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - HS - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - |
| INK SUSPENSION PROMOTER |
PRODUCT NAME PART # |
USE WITH INK TYPE |
| INK SUSPENSION PROMOTER is used to maintain specific colors of ink, formulated with different color pigments added into the binder. The mixed pigments may have different specific gravities, which can lead to floating of certain colors. Suspension Promoter helps correct this problem. Testing is recommended. |
INK SUSPENSION PROMOTER #1205010 Material Safety Data Sheet INK SUSPENSION PROMOTER INSTRUCTIONS The suspension agent container must be mixed thoroughly before using. The suspension agent must be introduced into the ink before any other products. Mix thoroughly with the ink. Ink Suspension Promoter: Use 3 - 5 % by weight |
B - B/GL - C - E - G - J - P - U - W - HS - PC - PD - PG - PH - PK - PL - PM - |
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