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Deco-Chem Baking Size Coat

Deco-Chem’s Baking Size Coats are a one-part clear epoxy-based solution. They have been developed to meet new appliance specifications and have superior resistance to laundry group detergents and new generation spot removers. Baking Size Coats have passed virtually all other chemical resistance tests in the appliance industry.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylic, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Metal, Paper, Plastics, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyesters, Polystyrene (PS)

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Excellent Applicability, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Flexible, Good Adhesion

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Product Type: 1K (1 component) Ink,
Screen Printing Ink
Technologies: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Inks & Pastes
Screen Printing Inks

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features: Abrasion Resistant,
Chemical Resistant,
Detergent Resistant,
Excellent Applicability,
Excellent Substrate Adhesion,
Flexible,
Good Adhesion

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylic,
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Metal,
Paper,
Plastics,
Polycarbonate (PC),
Polyesters,
Polystyrene (PS)
Coverage: 1,200-1,500 sq/ft. per gallon depending on ink deposit.

Properties

Wire Rod: Wire wound #3-32 rod recommended.
Additives: LOX94 Thinner and LOX95 Retarder.
Cleaner: 3883 Wash-Up

Technical Details & Test Data

Cure Parameters: Baking temperatures may vary depending on ink deposit, placement of parts in the oven and equipment. Pretests are recommended prior to production run.

250°F for 25 minutes

275°F for 15 minutes

300°F for 10 minutes

350°F for 8 minutes

400°F for 4 minutes

450°F for 3 minutes

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Drums,
Pails
Packaging Size: 1 and 5 Gallon Pails

30 or 55 Gallon Drums

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 6 Months
Storage Conditions: Ink should be stored in a metal container at room temperature (75°F). Inks previously used for printing runs should be stored in a separate container to avoid cross contamination. Ink has a minimum shelf life of 6 months from date of manufacture if the above guidelines are followed and there has been nothing added to the ink.