COMEC ITALIA PLT22

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

1K (1 component) Ink,

2K (2 Component) Ink

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Inks & Pastes

Other Inks

Additives

• PLA thinner.
• PLB fast thinner.
• PLD retardant.
• PPLD retardant paste.
• PP2 adhesion promoter.
• PLH catalyst.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Non-Toxic

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Alcohol Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Fast Drying,

Good Flexibility,

Good Light Fastness,

High Gloss,

Outdoor Durability

Features

This is a Acrylic – vinyl based ink. It is a single-component ink that can also be used as two component. It has a glossy appearance and an excellent covering power and is quick-drying. Suitable for immediate over-stamping and for outdoor use. Non-toxic ink (NT) conforms to European regulations EN 71/part 3 and European Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2). Good resistance to alcohol, flexibility and abrasion resistance. As a two-component ink, it improves mechanical-chemical resistance and adherence to the printing support. It has a very good resistance to light with a 6 to 8 DIN solidity.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Other Printing Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate,

Composites,

Painted Surfaces,

Paper,

Plastics,

Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA),

Polycarbonate (PC),

Polyesters,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polystyrene (PS),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),

Styrene-acrylonitrile Resin (SAN),

Wood

Processing

PROCESSING
To increase the mechanical and chemical resistance or adherence to the support, the ink can be used as a dual-component by adding the special PLH catalyst in a 10:1 ratio (10 parts ink and 1 part catalyst). Mix and strongly dilute the ink by using the PLA thinner in the measure of max. 10-20%. When printing fine details or screened images (e.g. 80/120 lines per cm^2) in warm environments, we recommend you add the PLD retardant in a minimum percentage.
CAUTION!

Excessive dilution generates a loss of the covering power, smudges and an imperfect detachment of the ink from the pad. An insufficient dilution causes problems of drawing the ink from the cliché, printing repeatability and dripping of the ink with a consequent decline of the printing quality. The ink used as a dual-component must be consumed within 8-10 hours or afterwards it gradually loses its mechanical-chemical resistance and its ability to adhere to the support.

DRYING AND HARDENING
The drying time lasts between 3 and 5 minutes at an ambient temperature of about 20°C. If you would like it to dry in only a few time, you can use hot air circulation ovens (60-80°C) or high temperature spot devices (air or infrared rays) that can be installed on the piece feeding systems (e.g. rotary tables, conveyors, etc.). The ink is completely hardened after 24/48 hours.

Packaging & Availability

Colour Range

Consult the COMEC ITALIA color chart. All of the color shades can be mixed with each other. Upon request:

• special sample colors
• metallic gold and silver shades ready for use. 

Storage & Handling

Preservation

• Lifetime of about 2 years (1 year if metallic).
• Conditions for preservation: the package must be sealed tight and put in a dry and cool space.