Dec, 2000

RC VX 47 SERIES

PREFAC

RC VX 47 SERIES has excellent flexibility and superior weathering resistance. RC VX 47 SERIES is suitable for high-grade PVC stickers which need good weathering resistance.

APPLICATIONS

PVC stickers which require weathering resistance, treated polyester stickers, rigid vinyl

CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent weathering resistance.
• Flexible ink film has also good physical properties.
• Over-printability and post-print formability are good.
• High gloss. Printability and reproducibility are excellent.
• Low skin irritation(P.I.I). Safe to handle.

HOW TO USE

1. Ink is supplied in ready-to-use condition. Stir well before use.
2. Add REDUCER up to 10%, if necessary.
3. Standard curing conditions: (These conditions change depending on the substrate.)
   One metal halide lamp 120W/cm, Distance from focus : 10 cm
   Conveyor speed : 8-10 m/min (Integral light : approx. 250-350 mJ/cm²)
4. Mesh : 300-350 meshes/inch, Thickness of sol : <10 microns

COLOR RANGE

COLORS

WHITE, LEMON YELLOW, DEEP YELLOW, ORANGE, BRIGHT RED, RED, GERANIUM, PINK, VIOLET, DEEP BLUE, BLUE, MARINE BLUE, GREEN, BLACK

HALFTONE

LEMON YELLOW, MAGENTA, CYAN, BLACK, CLEAR

CLEAR

1. 47-00 CLEAR
   To adjust density. Compatible with gold and silver powder.
2. 47-00 RL RELIEF CLEAR
   For thick print. Flexible and highly viscous.
3. 47-00 RL-N RELIEF CLEAR
   For thick print. Transparent(non-silicone) Flexible and highly viscous.
4. 47-00 OVER COAT CLEAR
   For weathering resistance. Over coating with good chemical resistance.
5. 47-00 MATT CLEAR
   Compound type, for non-glare printing.
6. 47-00 HFT MATT CLEAR
   Flat and matt
7. 47-00 UB-1 MATT CLEAR
   Fine textured surface with matt finish
8. 47-00 DP-1 CLEAR
   Coarse textured surface

COVERAGE

Approx. 70-90 m²/kg

PRECAUTIONS

1. Skin irritation(P.I.I.) of each color is low(under 2.0). However, it is advised to avoid skin contact. In case of skin contact, please wash with soap and water immediately.
2. Store the ink in a cool and dark place. Stir occasionally to keep stability when the ink is stored for a long time.
3. Stir well before use as de-foamer might be separated.
4. Standard thickness of colored ink film is 10-12 microns. If the thickness exceeds 15 microns, insufficient curing may cause poor adhesion.
5. Please refer to MSDS before use.
6. Be sure to do trial print before commercial run to confirm that the product fits the purposes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Substrate : PVC sticker
• Meshes : Tetron 300 meshes/inch Thickness of sol : 10 microns
• Thickness of printed ink film : 10 microns
• Curing : One metal halide lamp 120W/cm
• Conveyor speed : 8 m/min. (Integral light : 300 mJ/cm²)

TEST ITEMS	TEST METHODS	RESULTS
Adhesion	Cross-hatch, tape-peeling test	100/100, Pass
Hardness	JIS K-5400 8.4 Pencil hardness	F-H
Flexibility	Bending test (JIS K-5400 8.1)	Excellent
Over-printability	Adhesion test after 5-color-overprint	Pass
Alcohol resistance	100 rubbing test with 500-gram-load with 99.5% ethanol.	Slight color-fading
Warm water resistance	Immersion in water of 40°C(104°F) for 24 hours	Pass
Weathering resistance	Sunshine weather meter-2000 hours (with 47-00 OVER COAT CLEAR printed)	Pass

1. Information given here is gained from our laboratory testing, and no firm guarantee is implied.
2. Weathering resistance depends on the color. Please refer to lightfastness chart before use.