Sericom 2001 Series

Type: solvent
Printing process: pad printing
Ink type: one and two-component
Finish: glossy

Materials:

ABS, Cardboard, Cellulose acetate, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Paper, Polycarbonate, Polymethacrylate (PMMA), Polystyrene, rigid PVC, SAN, Self-adhesive PVC, Synthetic leather, treated PET, treated PETG, treated Polyester, Wood
Because the versatility of use of this ink, and the possible differences in the quality of the supports used, pre-tests are suggested.

Main features:

• Glossy
• Average coverage . Superficial hardness . Quick in drying . Good light fastness
• Excellent solidity for outdoor applications . Soluble during printing
• Excellent to prevent the migration of plasticizers, possibly contained on the supports to print.
• Recommended for high productivity fast machines

Thermoplastic substances are sensitive to tension cracks, especially PS and PC, due to the solvents present inside the ink. Pre-tests are absolutely essential for such printing applications.

2001 series mixed with hardener has a pot life of approx. 8h (at 20°C).
Higher temperatures and humidity will reduce pot life
(suggested temperature at 20-25°C and low moisture content in the workplace).
Used as two-component ink, 2001 series has to be mixed with hardener at a specified ratio prior to processing.
Thinner is added after addition of hardener.
The mixed ink should be allowed to pre-react for approx. 15 minutes prior to print.

Certifications:

• CLP/GHS (EC 1272/2008), Conflict minerals free, EN 71-3, Reach (EC 1907/2006), RoHS
• The EN 71:3 Directive is valid for standard shades of one component inks, two component inks, Ink system and Process colors, HD shades and for all not standard shades which do not contain metallic shades, metallic pastes or fluorescent pigments or inks.
• In order to clarify any doubt on not standard shades, it is always recommended to provide us a specific request.

Eco-sustainability (free of):

• Animal origin ingredients, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Azo dyes, Bisphenol A (BPA), Formaldehyde, G-B Ester, Latex, Melamine, PAH, Persistent organic pollutants, Phthalates (listed in RoHS directive)

Note: shades in the fluorescent color chart contain formaldehyde.
Note: inks are formulated without aromatics naphthas, potential IPA contaminations are minimal.

Outdoor resistance (years): 5

Suitable for outdoor application.
The pigments used have a solidity from 7 to 8 DIN.

In case of mixing with the transparent bases 70 TR or TP, or with the white 160 or 60 BN, the light fastness and atmospheric agents decrease.

If you want to increase the outdoor solidity, it’s recommended to add the 5-7% of UV adsorber to the ink.

Fluorescent shades (refer to the FLUO color chart) are formulated with special pigments which, due to the molecular constitution, do not guarantee high light solidity and are easily decomposed by electromagnetic radiation.
Outdoor exposure cannot be longer than two months.

Drying process:

• 15 minutes at room temperature
• 2001 series dries physically by evaporation of solvents or through chemical reaction.

Drying times depend on various factors:

• thickness of printed ink layer (single print, multi-layer print).
• type and amount of thinners/retarders used . type of oven . drying temperature
• type of substrate on which the ink is deposited.

Ink dries physically by evaporation of solvents:

• 10-15 minutes at room temperature (depending on local conditions)
• 45 sec at 50°C in an air circulation oven.

(The test performed in our laboratory was carried out under the following conditions: 8 mt / min, clichet at 36 microns, medium thinner 1000-DM at 15%, air circulation oven).

Two-component drying by polymerization:

• When the Series 2001 is added with the relative hardener, at the beginning the ink dries physically, followed by the polymerization reaction which takes place at room temperature (20°C) in at least 5-7 days.
• If the printed film is heated in an oven at 80°C for about 20 minutes, the polymerization is completed within 48 hours.

Mechanical and chemical solidity:

• Alcohol : even as one-component
• Cosmetics : as two-components
• Detergents : as two-components
• Gasoline : as two-components
• Oils : as two-components

The 1000H-N hardener is recommended for printing items that must be exposed outside. The tests must be carried out 5-6 days after printing.

Colours range:

Please refer to the Glossy, Metallic, Fluorescent and Ink System ink color charts.
The Ink System are 11 colour shades for mixing of RAL, PMS and HKS colours

The metallic shades are available only by mixing the relative pastes with the Transparent Base 2001 70 TR.

• Gold paste 75 : 10-20%
• Gold paste 76 : 10-20%
• Gold paste 77 : 10-20%
• Bronze paste 78 : 10-20%
• Silver paste 79-050 : 10-15%

The metallised pastes composed with the relative transparent base 2001 70 TR, due to their particular composition, can oxidize. The pot-life of the compounded METALLIC PASTES is about 8 working hours.

In the Ink System color chart are present the shades:

• 1080 yellow, 1081 magenta, 1082 blue, 1083 black, TP paste (CMYK), necessary for making four-color prints.

In the range are also included the following shades :

• 160 HD Opaque white
• 165 HD Opaque black 165 S Non magnetic black

Ink removal:

• DACS solvent Aprimaglia Spray

STORAGE:

• Please keep the cans in a dark place, at temperature of 15-25°C.
• If the recommended temperature is higher than the suggested one or the cans are not completely closed, the shelf life and the qualities are drastically reduced.

CLASSIFICATION:

• Before using this ink, consult the relevant safety data sheets available.
• The safety data sheets provided comply with the REACH regulation (EC 1907/2006).
• The hazard classification and related labelling are compliant with the CLP / GHS regulation (EC 1272/2008).

OTHER INFORMATION:

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