The Low-Bleed Flash Cure White is formulated to minimize the migration ("bleeding") of dyes from polyester blend fabrics and to provide an "underlay" base to effectively minimize this interference of garment dyes with the pigments in the "overlay" inks Low-Bleed Flash Cure White is not recommended for printing on light-colored grounds or pastel shades, as these garment colors tend not to bleed.
Use a 86T-110T (34-43 metric) monofilament polyester mesh.
Direct Emulsion Stencils such as Union Ink's INMARCOL-R or INMARCOL-W are recommended.
Low-Bleed Flash Cure White is supplied Ready-For-Use. Reducing the ink usually reduces the opacity and the low-bleed charastics. Always mix well before using. Since plastisols usually "body up" after long storage periods, the stirring action will quickly bring it to its true printing consistency and usually eliminate the need for adding reducer. It is not recommended that any reducer/detackifier be added to the ink.
Mineral Spirits or biodegradable WASH-9900 Skreen Kleen.
A semi-cure with no tack can be expected under a flash cure unit in production within 3-5 seconds. Experimentation and testing will be required to achieve optimum performance of the ink in your specific production enviroment.
Pre-test the Flash Cure White for curing and opacity before production. Proper application and full curing of the ink is required to minimize the migration of garment dyes and to minimize the tack of the print. Full cure will be achieved when the ink deposit reaches 300F. (149C). (Note: The Flash Cure unit setting may have to exceed 325F in order for the ink deposit to achieve this temperature).
While Union Ink Company believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding the results of the tests conducted, the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Union Ink Company assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Pretest inks on surfaces to be printed.