Specifications

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Ink Data Sheets
PLT15 Data Sheet
Acrylic-based One- or Two-component Ink
Characteristics PLT15 is a one- or two-component ink that has a high-gloss nish and is quick to dry
with very good opacity and excellent coverage.
Applications Particularly suited for printing on PE-PP, PMMA, PS, ABS, SAN, PVC plasticized and
rigid, PMMA, polypropylene, and polyethylene (pr-treated).
Resistance PLT15 has good resistance to alcohol, greases and petrol and hand perspiration.
Flash Point Above 43 degrees C.
Preparation Thin and mix well with PLTA thinner in a portion of 10-20% maximum.
In warm climates and in the presence of ne details or screened images, the use of
PLTD retarder in a small percentage is recommended.
If used as a two-component ink, PLT15 can be mixed with PLH hardener in a ratio of
10 parts ink to 1 part hardener.
Pot Life An excessive dilution causes a loss of coverage, smudges and incomplete ink
detachment from the pad. A poor dilution may cause problems withdrawing ink
from the cliché obtaining a repetitive print quality and avoiding the "dripping"
of the same ink with lower print quality. If the achievement of the major me-
chanical or chemical resistance or higher adhesion is required, the ink can be
used as a two-component ink. In this case mix the ink with PLTH in a ratio of
10 parts ink to 1 part hardener.
The life of the two-component mixed ink is 8-10 hours depending on room
temperature and ratio of solvent(s).
Drying & Hardening Generally the following drying times are applicable:
Hand drying at 68° F: Approx. 1-2 minutes
Curing at 68° F: Approx. 30 seconds
Hand drying at 175° F: Approx. 30 seconds
Curing at 175° F: Approx. 15 seconds
The nal hardening of the ink is obtained after 5 days.
Range of Colors PLT15 is available in 15 standard shades as well as 3 transparent, four-color
process shades. PLT15 inks are adjusted for printing with PLTA Thinner, PLTCAN
Fast Thinner, and PLTD Retarder for printing ne detail.
Process Color Printing PLT15 inks are available in transparent colors PLT15 #180 Yellow, PLT15 #181
Magenta and PLT15 #182 Cyan.
Clean-up PLTEBD Cleaner is recommended.
Storage PLT15 has a shelf life of about 2 years. Storage containers should be sealed and
placed in a cool dry place.
PLH hardener should not be stored for long periods. The cans should be closed
immediately after use, otherwise the hardener will become thick and useless.
Additives PLH Hardener
PLTA Thinner
PLTD Retarder