11117PFW Epic PolyWhite Highlights Printing Tips
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1. Stir plastisols before printing All percentages listed at by weight Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area NON CONTAMINATION OF EPIC INKS Do not add or mix non Epic inks additives or extenders with Epic inks All buckets palette knives stirring apparatus squeegees flood bars and screens must be cleaned properly and free of phthalates and pvc containing inks Non phthalate emulsions and pallet adhesives must be used Failure Epic Additives to follow these precautions may cause phthalate contamination in violation of consumer protection laws and Extender N A regulations X Reducer Epic Viscosity Buster 1 max Any application not referred in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought All percentages listed at by weight with Wilflex Technical Services Department prior to printing Email techserviceswilflex polyone com Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sunlight Use within one year of receipt Clean Up Ink degradent or press wash Health amp Safety MSDS www polyone com or Contact your local CSR PolyOne Wilflex inks by PolyOne www wilflex com pib ATHLETIC WHITE 2013 PolyOne Corporation All Rights Reserved Effective 5 05 2013 Not all Wilflex products are available in every country The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors may affect processing for an application processors m2. Recommended Parameters Swi Flex Product Information Bulletin 11117PFW Epic PolyWhite Fabric Types 100 cotton cotton blends 100 Wilflex Epic PolyWhite is a non phthalate plastisol ink designed to print onto 100 polyester polyester and polyester blended fabrics Epic PolyWhite is specially formulated to provide excellent bleed resistance high opacity and good coverage E Highlights Odorless _ Mesh Excellent bleed resistance aceon sie 86 160 34 62 t cm ension 25 35 n cm High opacity good coverage Fast flashing gt Use as a first down underbase flash white or an overprint stand alone white Printing Tips fN Squeegee gt Use consistent high tensioned screen mesh to optimize performance properties ON Durometer 60 70 60 90 60 To optimize bleed resistance set the dryer belt at the highest possible speed while still ensuring that the ink JA Edge Square Sharp film reaches 300 F 150 C This ensures that the ink s heat exposure is minimal y Stroke Hard flood Fast stroke ae bo Do not use excess squeegee pressure Suggestions for automatic printing Print 130 mesh screen Flash Print 86 mesh screen Use minimal THREISE pressure on first print gt To increase production speeds use finer mesh counts for the flash plate to decrease gel time Set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production Adjust your settings so that the ink is just
3. dry to the touch Non Phthalate Stencil Polyester fabrics are likely to have dye migration issues To determine a material s bleed potential please Direct 2 over 2 reference the testing procedures outlined in the Wilflex User s Manual Se Capillary Thick Film N A J compliance Non phthalate For individual compliance certifications please visit www wilflex com compliance Ef lt Se Off Contact 1 16 2cm Flash amp Cure Temperatures Pi Precautions Flash 220 F 105 C l l Cure 300 F 150 C Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly may result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion and unacceptable durability Ink gel and cure temperatures should be measured using a Thermoprobe placed directly in the wet ink film and verified on the production run substrate s and production equipment It is the responsibility of the printer to determine that the correct ink has been selected for a specific substrate and the application processes meet your customer s standards or specifications Some fabric dyes may cause ghosting effect if not properly tested Pre test on light colored or stone washed arments Avoid stacking printed garments while hot because such colors are more prone to color distortion ae Loading ghosting Fabric and dye characteristics can vary between manufacturers and dye lot MA oe Avoid over flashing as it can result in poor intercoat adhesion of colors pe N A
4. ust carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your product 11117PFW Epic PolyWhite 05 2012V1
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