1. Classification
– Heat transfer inks for reverse Gravure printing – solvent based inks.
2. Features and Uses
– HTF is a type of Gravure ink for printing on treated PET film (23 – 25µm) with surface tension more than 42 dyne/cm.
– Excellent transfer.
– High gloss, good anti-scratch.
– Strong adhesion to substrate.
– Good ink transfer and printability.
– Heavy metal contents in the ink meet ASTM F963-96a 4.3.5 & 8.3 and EN 71-3:1994 testing standards.
3. Application
– Wrapper and Label.
4. Printing materials
– Treated PET film with surface tension more than 42 dyne/ cm.
5. Main Compositions
– Resin : Poly Urethane (PU) and Acrylic
– Pigment : Organic/ Inorganic pigment
– Additive : Synthetic wax
– Solvent : Toluene/ Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)/ Isopropanol (IPA)
