Substrates:

• Can be printed on all types of polyethylene
• For polyethylene the treatment should be 38 dynes per / cm for good adhesion and optimum resistance properties
• Ink Preparation:
• 5 % of catalyst (Hardner A) and 5 % of catalyst (Hardner B) to be mixed with AR Ink at the time of printing and stirred well
• Lower proportion of catalyst will lead to inferior resistance property

Press Returns:

• Press returns are mixed with the fresh inks in the ratio of 1:4. Amount of catalyst should correspond to the quantity of fresh ink

Diluents:

• The inks have a tolerance with a wide range of solvents to accommodate variation in press speed and conditions. Recommended diluents are Toluene or blend of Isopropyl Alcohol. Butyl Alcohol is recommended as Retarded

Resistance:

• The prints after a minimum of 48 hours of curing are kept immersed in 2% aqueous sodium hydroxide for 24 hours
• The print are then rinsed under tap water and rubbed gently with cotton soaked in water. The prints must not come off. Two pack ultra Gloss AR inks are used for detergent packing, washing powder packing, oil / ghee packing, spices and all food packing containing oils and spices. Inferior resistance property could be as a result of:
• a) Lower treatment level than recommended (38 dynes/cm)
• b) Improper ratio of catalyst of catalyst not mixed property

Colour Range:

• Full range of Pantone basic shades including Metallic and ARSR and Light Fast Shades