THERMOCHROMIC INKS
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THERMOCHROMIC INKS
CöLöRs offers thermochromic formulations which are available as a finished ink, pigment or a liquid crystal screen ink. Colors and temperatures can be customized to your application and printing capability. Thermochromic Temperature Range: -10ºC to 69ºC (14ºF to 156ºF)
Touch Activated Liquid Crystal Ink will change color within the visible spectrum when rubbed or touched. Color Sequence: Black » Red » Green » Blue (25-30ºC / 77-86ºF)
Cold Activated Thermochromic Ink is used on labels and packaging to create a color change when cooled. (Clear to Color at 15ºC / 59ºF)
Touch Activated Thermochromic Ink will temporarily vanish when rubbed or touched to reveal an image or another color printed beneath. (Color to Clear at 31ºC / 88ºF)
High Temperature Thermochromic Ink is designed to change color just below the pain threshold alerting users to a safety hazard or quality issue – Too Hot! (Color to Clear at 47ºC / 117ºF)
Application:
Color Shades Product Code PRIMROSE YELLOW CMC12001 LEMON YELLOW CMC12002 PERMANENT YELLOW CMC12003 GOLDEN YELLOW CMC12004 WARM YELLOW CMC12005 FLAG ORANGE CMC12006 UNIVERSAL ORANGE CMC12007 FIRE ORANGE CMC12008 BRILLIANT RED CMC12009 PERMANENT RED CMC12010 POPULAR RED CMC12011 DEEP RED CMC12012 PEACOCK BLUE CMC12013 SKY BLUE CMC12014 ROYAL BLUE CMC12015 PERMANENT BLUE CMC12016 INDIA BLUE CMC12017 BRONZE BLUE CMC12018 RICH ROYAL BLUE CMC12019 POPULAR VIOLET CMC12020 BRIGHT VIOLET CMC12021 PERMANENT VIOLET CMC12022 UNIVERSAL VIOLET CMC12023 PURPLE CMC12024 VIVID GREEN CMC12025 BRIGHT GREEN CMC12026 COCOA BROWN CMC12027 INTENSE BROWN . CMC12028 AQUA TINT CMC12029 SEA TINT CMC12030 GRASS TINT CMC12031 BISCUIT TINT CMC12032 BADAM TINT CMC12033 ROSE PINK CMC12034 STEEL GREY CMC12035 PROCESS YELLOW CMC12036 PROCESS MAGENTA CMC12037 PROCESS CYAN CMC12038 PROCESS BLACK CMC12039 DENSE BLACK CMC12040 BRIGHT MAGENTA CMC12041 Screen
The recommended mesh is 90 to 120 threads/cm (230 threads/in to 305 threads/ in).
Squeegee
Recommended with this ink : single, double or triple durometer polyurethane blades with hardness between 85 and 75 shores.
Drying Time
1 to 3 min at ambient temperature.
Reducing Aid
Various diluents are available according the needed curing speed :
Fast curing : ECO Rapide R
Medium curing : ECO Moyen M
Slow curing : ECO Lent L
Retarder : ECO Retardeur RTDRetarding Aid
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Cleaning
COLORS standard cleaning solvents are : Solvent H, ECO N Solvent and 93801 solvent.
Technical Specifications:
Mesh : 140
Shades : Available on request
Conveyor Speed : 20 – 30 Meters /min
Lamps : 1
Lamp Int : 300 watt/inch
Substrates : Can be formulated accordingly.
Shelf Life : 3 months from the date of manufacturing.
Light Fastness : 4-5 (wool scale).
Storage : Store at moderate temperatures in a dry, well ventilated area and away from direct sunlight.Pre-cautions : Use of gloves and eye wear is recommended.
Important Note : Strictly for over printing only. Cannot be overprinted.
Additional information : The information provided is based on extensive laboratory testing. Cure speeds depends on condition of UV lamps, reflectors, opacity and film thickness. We recommend that you pretest any ink prior to beginning a production run.
Technical Literature : # 400.05.00
Standard and Legislation’s :
Shelf Life: 12 months from the date of manufacturing.
Storage: Store at moderate temperatures in a dry, well ventilated area and away from direct sunlight.
Pre-cautions : Use of gloves and eye wear is recommended.
Important Note : Strictly for over printing only. Cannot be overprinted.
Additional information : The information provided is based on extensive laboratory testing. Cure speeds depends on condition of UV lamps, reflectors, opacity and film thickness. We recommend that you pretest any ink prior to beginning a production run.
Standard and Legislations: For full details about our inks’ conformity with current standards, please refer to the document ECO SYSTEM LABEL by COLORS
Material safety data sheet available at : info@colorsuv.comCOLORS guarantee the quality of our products. We cannot however guarantee the finished results because we exercise no control over an individual operating procedures. Our responsibility is limited solely to the exchange of ink or varnish. The quality of a substrate to be printed can vary, as can an ink being overprinted; therefore the above information is given in good faith based on the state of our art and prior experience. This statement also applies to our technical assistance. When using our inks and varnishes on a new substrate or when changing operating procedures, we strongly recommend testing before use in a production situation to ensure full compatibility. Please refer to our General Conditions of Sales.
