Product overview

UV TEC CLEAR Ink is UV curable ink for screen printing which has excellent resistances and applicable to various types of plastic. A wide variety of surface finishes are available such as gloss, matte, texture, and anti-glare.

  • UV Clear Ink

Application

  • Design and decoration of nameplate, panels, stickers, seals, posters, and various cases

Features, Function

  • Applicable to wide range of materials, excellent solvent resistance and weather resistance.
  • Flexible and tough, low odor and low skin irritation
  • Excellent curing property and stability on stencil, and non-yellowing

Substrate

  • PC, soft & rigid PVC, PVC, PVC laminate, various treated PET, metalized film, paper
  • PC
  • Easy adhesion treated PET
  • PVC
  • Paper

Dilution

  • Not required at normal usage（Use RE-804 REDUCER within 5%, if required）

Promoter

  • SM-278 DEFOAMER less than 1%（If bubbling or cissing occurs）

Recommended cleaner

  • Screen Cleaner L2

Mesh

  • T 150 to 420 mesh （Coverage is about 30 to 70m2/㎏）
  • UV TEC-410 CLEAR T 250 to 420 mesh
  • UV TEC-411 GLOSS CLEAR T 250 to 420 mesh
  • UV TEC-412 MATT CLEAR T 250 to 420 mesh
  • UV TEC-414 ANTI GLARE T 250 to 420 mesh
  • UV TEC-416 GLOSS TEXTURE CLEAR T 200 or below
  • UV TEC-417 GLARE TEXTURE CLEAR T 150 or below
  • UV TEC-418 MATT TEXTURE CLEAR T 150 or below

Drying, Curing

  • Accumulated light energy: 180 to 240mJ/cm2, Peak power: 225mW/cm2 （Eye Graphics UV integral light counter）
  • Two 80W/cm metal halide lamps, lamp height 15cm, belt speed 10 to 15m/min

Standard colors

Introduction of
Color Guide

  • UV TEC-410 CLEAR ：Transparency, flexibility
    UV TEC-411 GLOSS CLEAR ：Good transparency and surface hardness
    UV TEC-412 MATT CLEAR ：Full matt finish
    UV TEC-414 ANTI GLARE CLEAR ：Finish with reduced light reflection
    UV TEC-416 GLOSS TEXTURE CLEAR ：Texture finish
    UV TEC-417 GLARE TEXTURE CLEAR ：Glare texture finish
    UV TEC-418 MATT TEXTURE CLEAR ：Matt texture finish

Caution

  • Checking adhesion before production: Adhesion may change depending on the substrates, processes, and printing. Be sure to check the adhesiveness before mass production printing.
  • Ink shelf life: 6 months from production date, unopened.

Safety

  • UN No.: Not classified in the definition
  • UN Classification: Not classified in the definition

Handling

  • Use safety gloves and eyeglasses to protect skin and eyes. If the ink comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and plenty of water (or lukewarm water) and　consult with a doctor.
  • Containers should be closed tightly after use and stored in a cool and dark place.
  • SDS is available upon request. Please request a copy and read it carefully before　handling the products.

Resistance

Pencil Hardness 試験条件 試験結果
Pencil Hardness JIS K 5600-5-4 （pencil）,weight 750g, Pencil hardness which does not make scar ,UV TEC-410，411，412，414 B～F
JIS K 5600-5-4 （pencil）, weight 750g, Pencil hardness which does not make scar, UV TEC-416，417，418 6H or above
Heat JIS K 5600-6-3：ISO 3248: 80℃、72 hrs., check appearance and peel off No defect
Hot Water JIS K 5600-6-2：ISO 2812-2, Soak 72 hrs. in 50℃ hot water, check appearance and peel off No defect
Cool-heat cycling test JIS K 5600-7-4 1 cycle,80℃（4 hrs.）～25℃（1 hr.）～-20℃（4 hrs.）～25℃（1 hr.）,Check appearance and peel off from the substrate No defect
Alcohol Gakushin scrub tester, cotton soaked ethyl alcohol, weight 500g, 200 back and forth., check peel off No defect
Gasoline Gakushin scrub tester, cotton soaked gasoline, weight 500g, 100 back and forth., check peel off No defect
Solvent Gakushin scrub tester, cotton, weight 500g, 10 back and forth., check peel off No defect
Scrub Gakushin scrub tester, cotton, weight 500g, 1000 back and forth., check color fade No defect
Bending K 5600-5-1（Cylindrical Mandrel） 2mmФ, check cracks No defect
Weather resistance Weather meter, BP Temp. 63±3℃, Rain 18 min/120min, check color fade and peel off （800hrs） No defect

Test Condition

  • Test condition 【PC 0.5t transparent】 【T 270】 【Two 80W/cm metal halide lamps, height 15cm, belt speed 10m/min】
  • Above resistance test results are measured results in our laboratory and they are not guaranteed values.
  • Information contained in this catalog may change without prior notice.

FAQ

What is screen printing?

Screen printing is a type of stencil printing which uses a technique of duplicating the image from a design made on mesh stencils.

When printing ink goes through the mesh, it transfers the image onto the substrate material. Other than air and water, any substrate materials are printable. Not only flat surfaces, but also curved, specially shaped, and molded products are suitable for screen printing.

What is diffusivity?

We refer to the diffusion of light (Haze: cloudiness). By diffusing light, a frosted glass-like effect can be achieved.

FAQ