ITW Trans Tech: Pad Printing Ink: Type PD

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Ink Type PD 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
THINNER 262 (5 To 20 % by weight

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

Special Additives:
A Non-Aggressive Thinner 262 is available for Polycarbonate, Styrene, etc. This thinner helps avoid tension cracking of substrate if needed.

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )
Ink TYPE PD dries to the touch within 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 five to six 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 PD is available in:
• 23 Standard Opaque Colors
• Standard Metallic Colors
• Process colors

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 PD Ink.

Ink Type PD:
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 PD: Recommended Printing Substrates

Substrate: Name / Chemical Name	ASTM / ISO Abbreviation	Plastics Family	Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS	.	.	.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene	ABS	ABS	Cycolac
Polymethyl Methacrylate	PMMA	Acrylic	Acrylite
Polycarbonate	PC	Polycarbonate	Lexan
Polystyrene	PS	.	.
Styrene-Butadiene	SBP	Copolymer	K-Resin
Miscellaneous Thermoplastics	.	.	.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTRATES	.	.	.
Latex	.	.	.
OTHERS	.	.	.
Acrylic	PVC	(Blend)	Kydex
Acrylic Sheets & Molding Powders	.	.	Plexiglas
.	.	.	.