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Sapphire® J3 Series Pad Printing Ink

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J3 Series is a glossy, quick-drying, versatile 1- or 2-component pad printing ink. J3’s high opacity and superior resistance to adhesion and chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and alkali make it the ideal choice for industrial applications and vinyl. Common applications of the J3 series are ABS, SAN, PETG, VIVAK, polystyrene, polycarbonate, vinyl, soft & hard PVC, PVC copolymers, polymethacrylate, paper, wood, and varnished substrates.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper, Plastics, Wood

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Opacity, Fast Drying, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Surface Gloss, High Gloss

Color: Black, Brown, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • High Gloss
  • Highly Opaque
  • High Abrasion Resistance
  • Medical Grade
  • Superior Chemical Resistance
  • Fast Drying

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications
  • Medical devices
  • Catheter tubes
  • Dental floss dispensers
  • Vinyl balls
  • Injection molded products
  • Cosmetics & containers
Mixing Preparation

2 Component Usage Optional

Solvent:

  • Pad Printing- 10-30%
  • Screen Printing- 5-20%
  • Hardners: 10:1
Substrate Material
  • ABS/SAN
  • Acrylic (PMMA)
  • PVC, Soft
  • Wood

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Outdoor Resistance

Not suitable for printed objects destined outdoors.

Compliance

The J3 Series Ink is classified as NT (non-toxic) and are formulated with pigments which are free from heavy metals. Safety Data Sheets are available according to UE regulation. Main indications are carried on the product label. Not suitable for contact with food (not conform to FDA).

Technical Details & Test Data

Drying Process
  • Ready for overprinting immediately
  • Dust dry in 30 minutes at room temperature
  • Complete cross-linking (full cure) of the inks is realized in 6-8 days at room temperatures
Auxiliaries & Additives
Solvent M
Slower Solvent MS
Slowest Solvent EB or S3
Hardener 1000-H
Cleaner EBD

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available

Standard Shades - 17
High Density Shades - 1
Metallic Shades - 5
4-Color Process - 4