5600 SERIES OPS INK
Properties
Fast drying. Excellent adhesion. Chemical resistance.Pre-treated polyolefine sheets & bottles. Coated metal.
INTRODUCTIONS
5600 SERIES OPS INK is evaporative drying type of ink for polyolefin such as PP.
APPLICATIONS
Treated PP sheet, untreated PP sheet, rigid polyolefin such as treated PE bottles, primed metal. (PP=polypropylene,PE=polyethylene)
CHARACTERISTICS
Good adhesion to polyolefin.
Ink film is tough and resistant to abrasion.
Excellent resistance to oil, alcohol and chemicals.
Good resistance to water and humidity.
HOW TO USE
Add THINNER(#170 standard drying, #200 slow drying or #250 retarder) and mix well before print.
It is advised to do pre-treatment such as corona discharge or flame treatment for polyolefin. Adhesion is improved.
DRYING
THINNER is added by 10% and the mixture is printed on PP sheet.
- #170 : Tack-free time, Approx.10 minutes (20°C)(68°F)
- #200 : Tack-free time, Approx.15 minutes (20°C)(68°F)
- #250 : Tack-free time, Approx.20 minutes (20°C)(68°F)
The ink dries completely by forced drying(60°C(140°F), within 5 minutes). It is advised to do forced drying as better adhesion can be obtained.
WASHING UP
Use #150 fast drying thinner (or VINYL CLEANING THINNER).
LIGHTFASTNESS
7-8 grades (Please refer to lightfastness chart)
COLORS & TYPE OF PACKING
Standard 16 colors. 1kg can.
PRECAUTIONS
– 5600 SERIES does not adhere well to untreated PP. When the material is untreated PP, add JA-P16 to the ink by 5-10%. Although adhesion is improve by additng JA-P16, printability and gloss degrade.
– 5600 SERIES OPS INK is not suitable to print on flexible polyolefin such as polyethylene film or foamed styrene.
– When the sufficient adhesion or properties cannot be obtained by 5600 SERIES in the industrial applications, use 1000 SERIES EPILITE INK or 2000 SERIES AP INK or APG INK after pre-treating the substrate by flame or corona discharge.
– Please refer to MSDS before use.
– Be sure to do trial print before commercial run to confirm that the product fits the purposes.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Substrate : PP molds
Ink :
5601 WHITE(#170 is added to 5601 before printing. Printed matter is left at room temperature for 48 hours.)
| TEST ITEMS | TEST METHODS | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion | Cross hatch, peeling test | 100/100 Passed |
| Hardness | JIS K5400 8.4 scratch by pencil | >H |
| Non tackiness | Load 40g/cm² gauze, 70°C(158°F) 2 hours | Passed |
| Water-proofness | Immersion in water of 40°C(104°F) for 240 hours | Appearance : Unchanged Cross hatch : 100/100 Passed |
| Humidity resistance | 60°C(140°F), 95%RH, 96 hours | Appearance : Unchanged Cross hatch : 100/100 Passed |
| Coldness resistance | -30°C(-22°F), 48 hours | Appearance : Unchanged Cross hatch : 100/100 Passed |
| Warm water resistance | Immersion in 55°C(131°F) water for 4 hours | Appearance : Unchanged Cross hatch : 100/100 Passed |
| Heat resistance | JIS K5400 8.13 110°C(230°F), 48 hours | Failed Color faded. |
| Heat cycle | 30°C(86°F) 2.5hrs –> room temp.0.5hrs –> 100°C(212°F) 2.5hrs –> room temp.0.5hrs 32 cycles | Appearance : Unchanged Cross hatch : 100/100 Passed |
| Solvent resistance | Immersion in #1 volatile oil Room temp. 4 hours | Appearance : Unchanged |
| Immersion in regular gasoline Room temp. 24 hours | Failed. Ink resolved. | |
| Acid resistance | Immersion in 1/10N H2SO4 at room temp. for 24 hours | Passed |
| Alkali resistance | Immersion in 1/10N NaOH at room temp. for 48 hours | Passed |
| Abrasion resistance | Dry method : Load 1kg, 500 double rubs | Passed |
| Abrasion resistance | Wet method : Load 1kg, 500 double rubs(*1) | Value in this information is obtained in experiment and no guarantee is implied.Passed |
- Artificial sweat = NaCl 7g + Methylalcohol l500cc + urea 1g + lactic acid 4g + distillated water 500cc.
- Value in this information is obtained in experiment and no guarantee is implied.
Applications Usage
Pre-treated rigid PP & PE.
Coated metal.