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Sapphire® PN Series Pad Printing Ink

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PN Series pad printing ink is a high-gloss specialty ink designed for printing on untreated polypropylene and offering excellent adhesion to most polypropylene-based substrates. The purer the substrate, the greater the adhesion without requiring pre-treatment. Additional applications include treated polypropylene, treated polyester, metal (do preventive tests), lacquered surfaces, and polyurethane.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Metal, Plastics

Features: Alcohol Resistant, Excellent Opacity, Fast Drying, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Adhesion, Good Surface Gloss, High Gloss

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

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • High Gloss
  • Fast Curing
  • Perfect for Polypropylene
  • Good Opacity

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications
  • Stadium Cups
  • Frisbees
  • Syringes & medical devices
  • Measuring cups
  • Cosmetics
  • Industrial housings
Mechanical & Solidity
  • Excellent resistance to alcohol.
  • To achieve good resistance to other agents (gasoline, detergents, cosmetics, oils, etc.) add the 1000H hardener in a ratio of 10%
  • Tests must be carried out 3-4 days after printing.
Substrate Material
  • Laquered Surfaces, painted/coated
  • Metals
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polyester Foil, Coated
  • Polypropylene (PP), Pre-treated
  • Polypropylene (PP), Untreated
  • Polyurethane (PU), Coated
  • Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Outdoor Resistance

Not suitable for printed objects destined outdoors.

Compliance

The PN 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
  • 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  • 5 minutes with warm air circulation (122°F). Polymerization is complete at room temperature 6-7 days after ink application.
  • Pot-life: 6-8 working hours at room temperature.
Auxiliaries & Additives
Solvent M
Slower Solvent MS
Slowest Solvent EB or S3
Hardener 1000-H
Cleaner EBD

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available

Standard Shades - 22
High Density Shades - 11
Metallic Shades - 5
4-Color Process - 4