Oct, 1999

UV CURABLE SPRAY INK
(UV CURABLE HARD-COAT INK)

INTRODUCTIONS

ACRYLIC HARD-COAT INK,EM and EO, forms transparent hard-coating on acryl and polycarbonate.

APPLICATIONS

EM : Transparent and glossy finish
EO : Matt finish. It is possible to adjust the degree of matt finish by mixing EO and EM.

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Tough ink film. Pencil hardness is higher than 4H.
2. Ink film has excellent transparency and levelling.
3. The product is one-component type and easy to handle.

HOW TO USE

1. Stir well before use.
2. Heat the printed matter before UV irradiation to make the solvent contained in the ink evaporate completely. That makes physical properties better.
3. Handle the product at the environmental tempreture of 20-30°C(68-86°F) avoiding direct sunshine.
4. Use VINYL CLEANING THINNER to wash up the machine and tools.

CURING CONDITIONS

One metal halide lamp : 120 W/cm
Lamp power : 0.9-1.1 W/cm²
Integral light : 0.6-1.1 J/cm²

PRE-HEATING

80°C(176°F), 5-10 minutes
It depends on printing conditions and coating thickness how long it takes for solvent to evaporate.

PACKING

1-kg-can

PRECAUTIONS

1. Please refer to the literature, UV INK, for general precautions.
2. Store the ink in a cool and dark place. Use up the ink within 6 months.
3. As this ink easily cures, please avoid handling this product not only under direct sunshine but also under the fluorescent lamp.
4. Please refer to MSDS before use.
5. Be sure to do trial print before commercial run to confirm that the product fits the purposes.