WATER SOLUBLE FLUORESCENT TONERS
Chartreuse, Green, Orange-Yellow, Orange, Orange-Red, Red, Cerise, Pink, Magenta, Blue
TARGETED APPLICATIONS
Water-based flexographic and gravure inks; Highlighter inks for felt tip markers
SUMMARY OF PROPERTIES
Thermoplastic, dry granular powders, formaldehyde-free
Water-soluble (with small amount of ammonia and alcohol),
Excellent film forming properties with high color strength and high gloss.
Superior lightfastnes comparing to most solvent-based counterparts,
Excellent transparency
STORAGE In a sealed container, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Otherwise, tend to solidify and form lumps, which, upon crashing and milling, can also be used.
TOXICITY Formaldehyde-free; complies with currently available international standards on heavy metal concentrations. MSDS available upon request.
Typical 30% Solids JM Ink Formula (by weight) |
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Typical JM Water Based Felt Tip Marker Ink | ||
Water |
25 |
|
UNM Ink (30% solid) |
40 |
Isopropanol |
16 |
|
Ethylene Glycol or PEG 200 |
30 |
Ammonium Hydroxide (9%) |
4 |
|
Water |
30 |
UNM Toner (Dry) |
30 |
|
Total |
100 |
Water |
25 |
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Mix well and adjust solvents to the desired rate of drying |
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Total |
100 |
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING 30% UNM INK
In covered container, prepare pre-mixture of water (100g), isopropanol (64g) and ammonium hydroxide (9%, 16g). An equivalent amount of amines such as triethanolamine and aminomethylpropanol may be substituted for ammonia.
Prepare 40% solids ink concentrate at room temperature by slowly adding 120g UNM to above pre-mixture systems at high mixing speed and mixing for 15 - 20 minutes until a clear solution is obtained. Apply additional Ammonium Hydroxide (9%) if the solution remains cloudy. Ensure that pH is between 6.8 - 7.0, or color shift or an unstable solution may result.
Finish UNM ink by addition of approximately 100g water bringing the total to 400g to produce a 30% solids ink. It is recommended that UNM ink be prepared for immediate use.