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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PURETONE UV FLEXO INKS

DESCRIPTION Universal UV flexo ink range suitable for shrink films as well as general label printing,
showing excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates.

PROPERTIES  High colour strength

 Fast cure
 Excellent adhesion properties
 Printing speeds of up to 150 m/min (dependent on lamps)
 Resistance to chemicals - good, subject to laboratory testing
 Excellent shrink characteristics, more than 50% with good retained adhesion

Steam or hot air shrink.

No requirement for primer or protective lacquer.

Full process and mixing range available.

Unless the printed layer is a barrier to migration and there is no possibility of set off
to the unprinted (food contact) surface, this ink series is not intended for food
packaging specifications.

For applications where the material is not a barrier, or set off is possible, we
recommend the use of food packaging compliant inks (see separate Product
Selector/Data Sheet or contact [email protected] for further information).

SUBSTRATES Suitable for a wide range of coated papers and films, and label stocks such as coated
PE, PP, PVC, PET, and OPP.

Shrink Films - typically* PVC, PET, PET-G, OPS

* Due to the diverse nature of shrink films it is essential that each grade/application is
tested thoroughly prior to commercial production.

The suitability for uncoated synthetic substrates such as PP should be tested before
printing. The surface tension should be 38 dyne/cm or above. Corona treatment
should be considered to improve the wetting.

APPLICATION Mix well before use

Anilox Selection:
Solids 120-180 l/cm (300-450 lpi) volume 3-6 cm3/m²
Process 300-500 l/cm (750-1250 lpi) volume 2-4 cm3/m²
Minimum lamp power – 160 W/cm
Clean equipment immediately after use (RLA350 UV Wash is recommended).
Fully cured UV inks will obtain resistance properties 24 hours after printing.

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RANGE

Sales Resistances‡
PROCESS SERIES Comments BWS
Code Alcohol Acid Grease Alkali
Process Dense Black ISO Compliant 10-804 7-8 + + + +
Process Cyan ISO Compliant 10-502 7-8 + + + +
Process Magenta
ISO Compliant 10-103 5-6 + (-) + (-)
(Blue Shade)
Process Yellow
ISO Compliant 10-303 5 + + + +
(Red Shade)
Process Black 10-802 7-8 + + + +
Process Black 10-803 7-8 + + + +
Process Cyan 10-503 7-8 + + + +
Process Magenta
10-102 5-6 + (-) + (-)
(Yellow Shade)
Process Yellow
10-302 4-5 + + + +
(Green Shade)
Process Yellow (Opaque) 10-304 4-5 + + + +

Sales Resistances‡
BASE SCHEME BWS
Code Alcohol Acid Grease Alkali
Extender 20-001 n/a + + + +
Opaque White 20-901 7-8 + + + +
HS Yellow 20-301 5 + + + +
HS Orange 20-201 5 + + + (-)
HS Bright Red 20-101 7-8 + + + +
HS Rubine 20-102 5-6 + (-) + -
20-103/
HS Rhodamine § 4 (-) (-) + -
20-106*
HS Process Blue 20-501 7-8 + + + +
HS Green 20-401 7-8 + + + +
HS Black 20-801 7-8 + + + +

Sales Resistances‡
HIGH RESISTANCE BASE SCHEME BWS
Code Alcohol Acid Grease Alkali
HS HR Yellow 20-302 7-8 + + + +
HS HR Orange 20-202 7-8 + + + +
HS HR Magenta 20-108 7 + + + +
HS HR Rhodamine 20-104 7-8 + + + +
HS HR Violet 20-602 7-8 + + + +
HS HR Royal Blue 20-502 7-8 + + + +

BWS Denotes full strength. Lightfastness of tints will be reduced. These resistances are tested according to:
8 = Excellent Lightfastness: ISO2835-1974
1 = Poor

‡ Denotes resistance to products listed. Alcohol Resistance:

+ = very resistant (5) ISO 2837-1996
(-) = needs testing for suitability by customer.
- = poor resistance (1) Acid/Grease/Alkali Resistances:
(on a 1 to 5 scale) ISO 2836-1999

* Code for export out of the UK.

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STORAGE & Store at temperatures between 5C and 25C.
HANDLING Shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture (as seen on the label).
Shelf life of HS Rhodamine § is 8 months from date of manufacture (as seen on the
label).

HEALTH & Please refer to relevant SDS for information on labelling classifications, waste product
SAFETY and container disposal, and personal protection measures.

AUXILIARY Cleaners: RLA350 UV Wash, RLA351 Ethyl Acetate, RLA355 Acetone

PRODUCTS RLA206 UV Flexo PureTone Reducer (add up to 5% as required)
RLA336 UV Silicone Slip Additive (add up to 2% as required)
RLA385 UV Wax Slip Additive (add up to 2% as required)
RLA367 UV Defoamer (Silicone-containing) (add up to 1% maximum)
RLA379 UV Defoamer (Silicone-free) (add up to 1% maximum)

FURTHER For more information, please contact your local representative or email
INFORMATION [email protected].

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge. It is intended as a guide only for
the optimum use of the named product(s) and is not intended as a warranty or as a specification. This datasheet
may not be suitable for combinations with other materials or in processes other than those specifically described. The
user should always make their own tests to establish that the product(s) meets their requirements.

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