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Sapphire® SI-HD Series Pad Printing Silicone Ink

1 of 9 products in this brand
The SI-HD Series pad printing ink by Inkcups is the all-new ink for pad printing on silicone items such as kitchenware, pet supplies, promotional products, electronic controls and much more! This two-component silicone ink boasts excellent opacity and a glossy finish. The SI-HD Series pad printing ink dries completely in 4-7 minutes after drying in an oven at least 200°F (93°C). After drying, bend, scratch or even pull the item without any harm to your branding.

Application Area: Kitchenware

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Textiles

Features: Chemical Resistant, Easier Processing, Excellent Elasticity, Excellent Opacity, Good Surface Gloss, Outdoor Durability, Satin Finish, Soft Touch

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

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

Chemical Family: Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Excellent Opacity
  • Slow Drying
  • Withstand High Heat
  • Pad or Screen Printable
  • High Abrasion Resistance
  • Maintains flexibility at temperatures of 50 - 200 °C (122 - 392 °F)
  • Pot-life from 8-12 hours at temperatures of 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
  • Soft touch even if applied to high thickness systems
  • Good outdoor resistance
  • Good resistance to chemicals

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications
  • Promotional products
  • Wrist bands
  • Buttons for controllers
  • Touch pads
  • Kitchenware
  • Phone cases
  • Pet supplies
Substrate Material

Silicone

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

The SI-HD 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

The SI-HD ink dries and polymerizes only if inserted in the oven at temperatures of at least 93 °C (200 °F) for about 4 - 7 minutes.

Auxiliaries & Additives
Solvent SI-HDS
Hardener SI-HDH

 

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available

High Density Shades - 12

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

SI-HD ink series storage must not exceed 30 °C (86 °F).If exposed for a long time at temperatures in excess, increase of viscosity or gelation problems may occur.