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UV 161 OP Varnish S

"UV 161 OP Varnish S"is a UV-161 ink type UV curing varnish. It is primarily used for strengthening the resistance of label printing products.

 Features

  • Offers excellent balance of UV curing and adhesiveness.
  • In addition to the letterpress printing it is suitable for offset lithographic offset printing.
  • Excels in lightfastness and other resistances such as rub and solvent.
  • Excels in trapping and yellowing resistance properties.
  • Minimal misting.

 Properties

  • Tack Value : 3.0 〜 3.5 (Ink-O-Meter, 400rpm, Water temperature 38℃, 1minute value)
    Flow Value : 40.0 〜 48.0mm (Spread-O-Meter, Room temperature 25℃, spread diameter after 1 minute (mm)
    Slide Angle
    (printed material) :
    25℃ or so (Slide angle varies depending on drying condition, stock, and ink used.)

 Handling Instructions

  • Ascertain adhesiveness prior to use when applying to aluminum-laminated paper and film like stocks.
  • Foil stamping is possible in certain conditions; however, select the foil and conduct suitability tests. (THIS REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION).
  • Certain kinds of paper and glue may adhere, but overlap width is basically required.
  • It cannot be used as a UV-OP varnish for oil-based inks.
  • Slip property varies depending on conditions like paper quality, curing, and humidity. Use the data given above for reference purpose only.
  • Pay attention that it cures when left under sunlight or when there is a fluorescent lamp near ink fountain.
  • It can be used as gloss medium to knead "UV 161" special ink.


2007/07/01 No.W-2

  • The data contained herein are based on the results of the tests conducted in accordance with the in-house test methods, and are not standard values. Always conduct pre-use tests to ascertain the suitability of the product to your requirements. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patents, applicable laws or regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply in all respects with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Owing to product improvement the information contained herein may be modified without any prior notice.

  • Make sure to read MSDS thoroughly before using the product.