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PM Type Pad Printing Ink

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Pad Printing Ink Type PM 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 PM 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 PB is available in:

  • Process colors
  • C-Mix 2000 Color Matching System
  • Custom Colors Available Upon Request

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 PM Ink.

Ink Type PM:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Shelf Life: One year (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 PM: Recommended Printing Substrates
# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.

Substrate:
Name / Chemical Name
ASTM / ISO
Abbreviation
Plastics Family Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS . . .
Polypropylene # PP Polyolefin .
. . . .

Type PM Ink

  • Single-Component
  • Glossy Finish
  • Semi-Opaque,
  • Fast-Drying

Type PM Ink is a glossy, single-component, semi-opaque, fast drying ink. It provides good adherence to untreated plastics which commonly require pre-treatment prior to printing. Testing is essential for each application. When fully cured, it provides outstanding resistance to:

  • Chemicals
  • Organic Solvents
  • UV Light
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