ITW Trans Tech: Pad Printing Ink: Type E

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: Read Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Prior To Use

Ink Type E is a single-component product supplied in paste form. Thinner ( if needed ) should be thoroughly mixed with the ink prior to using.During printing, the ink viscosity may be adjusted with thinner (if needed). A retarder may be added to slow drying rate during printing (normally for high room temperatures or multi-color use). Recommended room temperature: 70-78 degrees F. Recommended room humidity 30-50 %

ADDITIVES: (See Additives Chart for more listings)

Thinners:
THINNER B (5 to 20 % by weight) Faster
VD THINNER (5 To 20 % by weight) Medium
THINNER BGA (5 To 20 % by weight) Slower

Retarder:
TPD RETARDER (1 To 3 % by weight)

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )
Ink TYPE E dries to the touch within 15 – 30 seconds at room temperature. Drying time may be reduced with forced hot air at 200 – 400 degrees F. Normally, full cure is achieved after one to two days depending on curing temperature time; and humidity. Heat curing is necessary for better adhesion and performance results.

COLORS: (See Color Availability Chart )
Ink Type E is available in:
• 23 Standard Opaque Colors
• Standard Metallic Colors
• Process colors
• Custom Colors Available Upon Request
• C-Mix 2000 Color Matching System

NT (non-toxic) Inks
Our NT Series Inks conform to US C.O.N.E.G. Legislation and European Standard EN 71, part 3 Safety of Toys (1989) For special applications - examples, Medical. Automotive; MIL-STD please contact us.

USE & STORAGE INFORMATION
(For more detailed information see Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Type E Ink.

Ink Type E:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Shelf Life: Two years (in original sealed container)

THINNER: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: two years (in original sealed container)

RETARDER: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: two years (in original sealed container)

STORAGE OF ALL PRODUCTS: At room temperature 60 to 80 Degrees F with low humidity.

Ink Type E: Recommended Printing Substrates

# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.

Substrate: Name / Chemical Name	ASTM / ISO Abbreviation	Plastics Family	Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS	.	.	.
Acrylonitnle-Butadiene-Styrene	ABS	ABS	Cycolac
Celluose Acetate Butyrate	CAB	Celluosic	.
Polycarbonate	PC	Polycarbonate	Lexan
Polystyrene	PS	HIPS	Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticized	PVC-P	Vinyl	.
Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid	PVC	Vinyl	.
Styrene-Acrylonitrile	SAN	Copolymer	.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTRATES	.	.	.
Leather	.	.	.
COATINGS & PAINTS	.	.	.
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints	.	.	.
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