Acetone ink for plastic

Citation

(1999), "Acetone ink for plastic", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 28 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1999.12928fad.015

Acetone ink for plastic

Acetone ink for plastic

Keywords Inks, Plastics, Packaging, Videojet

A Videojet ink which was initially formulated to meet the specific needs of a large manufacture of aseptic packaging systems is now available to a wider market. It reportedly provides those who wish to code on polypropylene and polyethylene coated packages with the ability to print variable information with an ink that claims a drying time of less than two seconds – and excellent adhesion properties.

This new ink, the 16-4530, is stated to be MEK and methanol-free. It is therefore thought to be ideal for the manufacturer who is concerned with the use of these solvents but does not want to compromise code quality. According to Videojet its acetone base not only ensures the ink is fast drying but also makes it exempt from EPA/VOC regulation.

Secondary substrates include other types of plastics, metals, glass and coated paper. Applications are said to be extended by a fair resistance to retort, autoclave and pasteurisation process. 16-4530 is compatible with Videojet’s EXCEL 178 and 170i printers and EXCEL 100 units with autoflush option.

Details from: Videojet Systems International UK. Tel: +44 (0)1707 275844; Fax: +44 (0)1707 275893.