Pad Printing Ink Type 417

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Pad printing Ink TYPE 417  is a glossy, two component, opaque, fast drying ink.  When fully cured, it provides outstanding resistance to:  Abrasion / Chemicals / Diluted Acids / Diluted Alkalis / Mechanical wear / Oil & Grease / Organic Solvents / Perspiration / Product Contents.  (See back side of sheet for recommended substrates)

Ink Type 417 is a two component product supplied in paste form.  Hardener must be added for production use.  Ink and hardener should be thoroughly mixed prior to adding thinner.  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 )   Under most conditions, ink pot life will not exceed 8 hours.   Recommended room temperature 70-78 degrees F.  Recommended room humidity 30-50 %

ADDITIVES: (See Additives Chart for more listings)

Hardener:

Thinner:

Retarder:

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )

Ink TYPE 417 dries to the touch within 30 seconds at room temperature.  Drying time may be reduced with forced hot air @ 200 - 400 Degrees F.   Normally, full cure is achieved after 5 to 6 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 417 is available in:

• 23 Standard Opaque Colors
• Standard Metallic Colors
• Process colors
• Custom Colors Available Upon Request
• C-Mix 2000 Color Matching System

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 call         

Use and Storage Information

INK Type 417: Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container.  Reseal lid tightly after using.

Shelf Life: 2 years (Original sealed container)

HARDENER: Reseal container immediately after using.  Hardener is humidity sensitive.  As moisture is absorbed  the viscosity first increases, then starts forming crystals.  Do not use when crystals first appear.      

Shelf Life: 1 year (Original sealed container)

RETARDER: Reseal lid tightly after using

Shelf Life: 2 years (Original sealed container)

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

1 = May Require Flame Cure

RECOMMENDED  PRINTING SUBSTRATES) * May Require Pretreatment