Waterbase Inks

MICROLABEL WATER BASED FLEXO INKS

Water based printing inks for Labels
High end surface printing
A full colour range of pigmented Acrylic resin based printing inks designed for surface printed applications on coated paper, supplied as finished products or for use as mono component concentrates and system additives within an ink dispenser formulation.

Applications

Flexible packaging for labels printed on coated paper.

Print Process

Surface print Flexographic/Rotogravure.

Properties
Ink Adhesion: 5
Rub Resistance: 5
Gloss: 4
Water Resistance: 4
Light Fastness (BWS): 2-7*

Basic shades in this series are:
CodeDescription
H44-171900MICROLABEL WHITE
H44-173007MICROLABEL YELLOW
H44-173009MICROLABEL AR LF GREENER YELLOW
H44-174012MICROLABEL AR LF REDDER YELLOW
H44-164004MICROLABEL ORANGE
H44-174011MICROLABEL YEAR LF ORANGE
H44-174015MICROLABEL SPL ORANGE
H44-174013MICROLABEL AR LF RED
H44-174014MICROLABEL RED
H44-175007MICROLABEL AR LF PINK
H44-175006MICROLABEL MAGENTA
H44-175012 MICROLABEL AR MAGENTA
H44-177006MICROLABEL CYAN
H44-178013MICROLABEL GREEN
H44-176003MICROLABEL ARSR VIOLET
H44-176004MICROLABEL NON ARSR VIOLET
H44-176005MICROLABEL REFLEX BLUE
H44-179010MICROLABEL BLACK
H44-179015MICROLABEL JET BLACK
H44-170009MICROLABEL METALLIC GOLD
H44-170010MICROLABEL METTALLIC SILVER
H44-170006MICROLABEL MEDIUM
H44-170004MICROLABEL MATT OP MEDIUM
H44-170008MICROLABEL GLOSSOP MEDIUM
Let Down Additives
H45-00086W/B Anti Foaming Additive
MIR-07246W/B Fast Drying Diluent
H45-00087W/B Retarder
H45-00083W/B PH Additive
H44-130004Hydolabel Wax Additive
H44-130007HydrosolubleCleaning Solution
Product Characteristics
  • Good ink transfer
  • Rapid drying
  • High colour strength
  • Good gloss
  • Good nail resistance
  • Suitable for UV top coat
  • Good water resistance
Packaging Applications
  • General purpose
  • Label printing
  • Paper bags

Thinner Recommended Recommended Print Speed (m/min)Printing Viscosity (sec)- Ford cup B4 @30°C
Flexo/ Gravure
NormalRetarderAccelator20-10020-25
Water GlycolsIPA