Ottopol M-30 is the DMEA-cut version of Ottopol 25-50E. This acrylic resin solution is an ink vehicle suitable for and compatible with metallic and fluorescent inks. It has minimal soft settling of the metallic powder, no tarnishing, and no pH swing.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 38.0 - 38.0 °C

Features: Good Compatibility, Strong Fluorescence

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Metallic Ink Vehicle: Ottopol M-30 is an excellent vehicle for inks made with copper and aluminum powder. The product's strong points are minimal soft settling of the metallic powder, and no tarnishing. 
  • Fluorescent Ink Vehicle: Ottopol M-30 has extraordinary compatibility with basic dyes and fluorescent pigments. Fluorescent inks made from M-30 show no pH swing, which causes stability problems in other vehicle systems.

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Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Slightly hazy solution
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash PointSame as water
Freeze Thaw Stability5 Cycles
Glass Transition Temperature38°C
pH7.0 - 8.0
Solids Content29.0 - 31.0%
Specific Gravity1.075
Viscosity 1000 - 2000 cps
Weight / Gallon8.96lbs

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