Deco-Chem Pressure Sensitive Tack Base (PSTB)

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive,

Screen Printing Ink

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Adhesives & Sealants

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives & Tapes

Ready-to-Use Products — Inks & Pastes

Screen Printing Inks

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Anti-Slip,

Chemical Resistant,

Excellent Applicability,

Excellent Substrate Adhesion,

Fast Cure,

Good Adhesion,

High Durability,

Low Odor,

Tacky

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Acrylic,

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Paper,

Plastics,

Polycarbonate (PC),

Polyesters,

Polystyrene (PS)

Coverage

400-500 sq.ft. per gallon depending on ink deposit.

Properties

Screen

65- 200 mesh is recommended for most applications.

Additives

Thinners, adhesion promoters and cure accelerators.

Cleaner

FXM96 Wash-up

Technical Details & Test Data

Cure Parameters

Deco Chem's PSTB cures when exposed to 1 medium pressure mercury vapor lamp 300w/in at 20-50 fpm. Pretests are recommended to determine highest processing speeds possible for complete cure.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

6 Months

Storage Conditions

Ink should be stored in a black polyethylene container at 65-70F. 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.