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Sapphire® CG Series Pad Printing Ink

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CG Series pad printing ink is a specialty 2-component pad printing ink formulated for use with glass, ceramics, and metals. In addition, print on plated surfaces, chromed surfaces, hard plastics, epoxy resins, and lacquered surfaces. The printed result appears opaque and has a satin gloss. CG Series pad printing ink for glass offers excellent adhesion, rapid cross-linking, and improved abrasion resistance with a heat cure after printing. CG series ink is dishwasher safe once heat cured.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastics

Features: Crosslinkable, Easier Processing, Excellent Opacity, Fast Drying, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Adhesion, Good Surface Gloss, Satin Finish

Color: Black, Brown, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Opaque, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Highly Opaque
  • Satin Finish
  • 11 Opaque Shades
  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Fast Drying

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications
  • Stainless steel mugs
  • Ceramic mugs
  • Glass bottles
  • Coated metal parts
  • Cosmetic bottles
  • Light bulbs
  • Faucets
Mixing Preparation

 2 Component Ink

  • Hardener- 20:1
  • Solvent- 10-30%
Substrate Material
  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Glass, Ceramics
  • Laquered Surfaces, painted/coated
  • Metals
  • PETG, PETA, PETE
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polyethylene (PE), Pre-treated
  • Polypropylene (PP), Pre-treated
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Polyurethane (PU), Coated
  • Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
  • Thermosetting Plastics

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Outdoor Resistance

Not suitable for printed objects destined outdoors.

Compliance

The CG Series Ink is classified as NT (non-toxic) and are formulated with pigments which are free from heavy metals. Safety Data Sheets are available according to UE regulation. Main indications are carried on the product label. Not suitable for contact with food (not conform to FDA).

Technical Details & Test Data

Drying Process
  • Ready for overprinting in less than 60 seconds
  • Dust dry in 20 minutes at room temperature
  • Complete cross-linking (full cure) of the inks is realized in 7-8 days at room temperatures Complete
  • cure and full resistance to dishwashing cycles can be accelerated at (140°C) for 20 min
Auxiliaries & Additives
Solvent M
Slower Solvent MS
Slowest Solvent EB or S3
Hardener 1000-HGL
Cleaner EBD

 

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available

Standard Shades - 23
High Density Shades - 11
Metallic Shades - 5
4-Color Process - 4