Kargloss TIL
(Surface Printing Inks for Polyethylene Film)
Description: KARGLOSS INKS have been designed for Flexographic and Rotogravure printing respectively, meeting the requirements of high gloss and high print strength on a wide range of substrates.
Application: KARGLOSS INKS can be printed on a wide range of Films, Aluminum foil, Paper and board. These inks have good adhesion on Corona Treated Polyethylene,OPP Film and Polyester Films. The recommended treatment level for Polyethylene Film is at least 38 dynes/cm to ensure Good Adhesion and optimum Rub Resistance properties.
Printing Process: Can be used both for Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing.
Printing Substrate:
- A wide range of Films, Aluminum foil, paper and board.
- Corona Treated Polyethylene Film.
- OPP Film
- Polyester Film
Lamination: KARGLOSS INKS are not recommended for Lamination purpose.
Key Product Features:
- A number of properties like high surface slip, scratch resistance are in-built in these inks for general purpose printing.
- KARGLOSS INKS do not have enough heat resistance to enable heat sealing on the printed area.
- Inks with resistance towards water, fruit juice, oil milk and deep freeze are separately available.
- KARGLOSS INKS are inadequate to resist aggressive oil/ghee, alkali and detergent. For detergent packaging in polythene bags Two Pack AR INKS should be used.
- LIGHTFASTNESS: The pigments used have specific light fastness, but may not be suitable for extended exposure to direct sunlight.
Solvent System:
| Flexographic | A blend of isopropyl alcohol and n-butyl alcohol. |
|---|---|
| Rotogravure | A blend of isopropyl alcohol and toluene, the proportion will depend upon press speed. |
| Retarder | N-Butyl Alcohol is the recommended retarder. |
**However recommendations from a Karjen Service Executive should be followed in order to get best Printability and appropriate drying under various conditions.
Shelf Life: The inks and medium of this series have, under normal conditions, a shelf life of at least 6 months.
Normal Conditions means:
- Storage in tightly closed containers.
- No admixtures
- Short time excessive-temperatures e.g. at transport are not harmful.
- The products are not sensitive to frost.
Over-stored inks (typical symptoms: fall in gloss, shift in shade, formation of odour and / or viscosity Increase) may normally – (off color being exceptions) - be used the same way as residual inks by controlled admixture to fresh inks. Increased viscosity due to long-time storage of inks may generally be adjusted by addition of a slightly higher amount of thinner than the usual.
Please take note of the following:
- The performance results indicated in this literature are only indicative under controlled conditions of laboratory with virgin & standard packaging grade films. Please do not use lower grades or substandard films. Karjen Industry will not take any responsibility for abnormal results.
- Liability: While the information outlined is given in good faith, it does not constitute a guarantee and neither is one implied as to the specific end use suitability of any product. The customers should always evaluate the suitability of products to their own satisfaction.
- Karjen Industry is responsible only to the tune of replacing the ink consumed in case of any printing related problems clearly assigned to in-compatibility.
Health and Safety:
Read the health and safety guidelines before using these products. The user is responsible for all local Legislation requirement and packaging conditions.
Ink Handling: Please refer to general guideline for handling inks for flexible packaging. For further information, please contact Karjen Industry.