Water based screen printing ink

Colormaker IndustrIes PO Box 462 Brookvale NSW 2100 Australia tel: +61 2 9939 7977 Fax: +61 2 9939 6685 email: sales@permaset.com.au Web: www.permaset.com.au

The perfecT screen prinTing inK100% solvent free Water-based environmentally friendly enhanced screen stability

Low odour Water resistant excellent adhesion on wide range of substrates includes ‘gLOW’, ‘peArL + ‘prOcess’ colours

100% solvent free

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With 50 years of manufacturing experience, colormaker industries is recognised by professional printers and fine artists alike as a producer of premium screen printing inks.

in keeping with our reputation of innovation, we have re-engineered

our popular line of paper inks to develop a totally water-based product with superior performance and color brightness. This eliminates the use of solvents so it’s not only safe for the environment and the printer, but ensures equipment can be easily cleaned with water and solvent fumes are eliminated.

permaprint premium is formulated to provide excellent adhesion on a wide range of substrates including sealed paper, cardboard, tyvek, polyesters (mylar), polycarbonates (lexan), some coated metals and poly-styrene and exhibits exceptional water resistance once dried.

sUiTABLe sUBsTrATespermaprint premium inks are suited to printing on sealed paper, cardboard, tyvek, polyesters (mylar), polycarbonates (lexan), some coated metals and poly-styrene. care should be taken with some vinyls as plasticizer migration may soften the ink over time. care should also be taken with some uncoated papers as cockling may occur.

prinTingScreen meshes of 32-120T (83-305 tpi) monofilament polyester are suitable for most permaprint premium applications. ensure adequate ink on the screen for even print. Between prints, ensure ink is flooded over entire image area to prevent drying-in. ensure that screen emulsions and blockout are water-resistant and fully cured.

Mesh: permaprint premium is used commercially with mesh counts from 32T metric (83 tpi) for high lay down hand printed wallpaper and art reproduction to 120T (305 tpi) on applications such as stickers, posters and backlit displays where maximum detail and transparency is required. general purpose work is best with mesh from 77-100T (195-255 tpi). polyester mesh is preferred over nylon.

sqUeegee: sharp square urethane squeegees from 55 to 75 shore hardness are recommended.

sTenciL: Water resistant stencils are essential with permaprint premium. Dual cure direct emulsions such as KiWO poly-plus srX, ULAnO LX-660 or sericOL Dirasol 916 are recommended for long runs and maximum print resolution.

Drying: permaprint premium inks can be air or jet dried and are also suitable for r.f. or Microwave dryers. permaprint premium dries by simple evaporation over 20-30 minutes or can be jet dried at 65-75°c (149-167°f) for approximately 30-45 seconds. With porous substrates, drying is aided by absorption. Drying rates are affected by ink thickness. Testing under print shop conditions on substrates is recommended before commencing.

ensure that adequate ventilation is provided during drying and that adequate cooling is allowed before stacking to prevent blocking problems.

fastness

Light fastness is good - excellent. Most colours rate full 8/8, but all colours rate not less than 6/8.

The ranges available include:

perMAprinT preMiUM AqUATOne cOLOUrs perMAprinT preMiUM gLOW cOLOUrs perMAprinT preMiUM prOcess cOLOUrs perMAprinT preMiUM peArL cOLOUrs AnciLLAry prODUcTs

environmental information

permaprint premium does not contain ozone depleting chemicals such as cfcs nor hcfcs. it is also formulated free of aromatic hydrocarbons. permaprint premium is free of volatile solvent and does not contain pVc resin nor any phthalates plasticiser.

safety and handling

permaprint premium has been formulated to be free of toxic chemicals. The range is water based, thus has no flash point and as such is exempt from flammable Liquids regulations. permaprint premium is also free from Lead and other heavy metals. comprehensive information on the safety and handling of products in the permaprint premium range of inks and ancillaries is provided in MsDss, available on request.

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Image: Florence Broadhurst “Horses Stampede” © Signature Prints, Sydney Australia.

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Water based screen printing ink

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Glow Yellow

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Process Yellow

Pearl White

Orange

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Process Cyan

Pearl Gold

Yellow RS

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Glow Orange

Glow Blue Glow Violet Glow Magenta

Process Magenta

Pearl Silver

Red YS

Red BS

Matting Agent

Glow Pink

Process Black

Pearl Copper

Also available in Opaque White, Clear and Print Paste/Extender.COlOuRS ShOWn ARE A GuidE OnlY And AS ClOSE AS CMYK PRintinG PROCESSES AllOW.

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