Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Cure Method
- Coverage
1,200-1,500 sq/ft. per gallon depending on ink deposit.
Properties
- Stencil
Use a lacquer proof or direct emulsion film, photographic, or water-soluble hand-cut stencil.
- Screen
200 to 330 Mesh recommended for most applications.
- Additives
EPO94 Thinner and EPO95 Retarder.
- Cleaner
EPO96 Wash-Up
Technical Details & Test Data
- Cure Parameters
When curing the product, it is important that the oven temperature be stable. Hot spots in the oven will have an adverse effect on the ink. Air dries will cure 85 to 90 percent in 4 to 6 hours. Maximum cure in 1 day. Baking temperatures may vary depending on ink deposit, placement of parts in the oven and equipment. Pretests are recommended prior to production run.
- 250°F for 25 minutes
- 275°F for 15 minutes
- 300°F for 10 minutes
- 350°F for 8 minutes
- 400°F for 4 minutes
- 450°F for 3 minutes
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Size
- 1 and 5 Gallon Pails
- 30 or 50 Gallon Drums
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 6 Months
- Storage Conditions
Ink should be stored in a metal can at room temperature (75°F). Inks previously used for printing runs should be stored in a separate container to avoid cross contamination. Ink has a minimum shelf life of 6 months from date of manufacture if the above guidelines are followed and there has been nothing added to the ink.