ITW Trans Tech: Pad Printing Ink: Type U

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Ink Type U is a one-component product supplied in paste form. 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 U dries to the touch within 15 to 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 U 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 U Ink.

Ink Type U:
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 U: Recommended Printing Substrates

Ø : Indicates substrate may require flame curing.
# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.

Substrate: Name / Chemical Name	ASTM / ISO Abbreviation	Plastics Family	Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS	.	.	.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene	ABS	ABS	Cycolac
Polymethyl Methacrylate	PMMA	Acrylic	Acrylite
Polystyrene	PS, HIPS	Polystyrene	.
Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticized	PVC-P	Vinyl	.
Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid	PVC	Vinyl	.
Syrene-Acrylonitrile	SAN	Copolymer	.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTRATES	.	.	.
Paper	.	.	.
FLEXIBLE PLASTICS	.	.	.
Rubber #	PBR	Elastomer	.
Sanoprene #	.	Elastomer	.
Santoprene #	.	Elastomer	.
Urethane, Flexible	PU	Urethane	.
Miscellaneous Flexible Plastics	.	.	.
OTHERS	.	.	.
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints	.	.	.
Cellophane	.	.	.
.	.	.	.