Offset printing
Metallic pigments for offset printing
Metallic pigments in offset inks need to be very fine to ensure good transfer on the roller system as well as good coverage.
User recommendations for offset printing, oil based systems
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| Bronze / Aluminium | 45% / 20% |
| Binder | 50% / 75% |
| Dryer | 2% |
| Wax Paste (polyethelyne) | 3% |
Metallic effect:
Splendor : Homogeneous metallic effect with the highest opacity , still with good luster.
| Grade | Average particle size (D50 µm) | Optical Characteristics (Brilliance) | Optical Characteristics (Coverage) | Carrier | Solids (%) | TDS | SDS | |||
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| 030/IS4/80-20 | 8 |
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mineral oil | 80 |
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| 032 | 7 |
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| 032/IS4/80-20 | 7 |
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mineral oil | 80 |
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| 032/UV4/66-34 | 7 |
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tridecanol | 66 |
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| 80000/A | 7 |
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| 80000/A/EA/80-20 |
 Also available in isopropyl acetate (IPA)
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7 |
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ethyl acetate | 80 |
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| 80000/A/IS4/80-20 | 7 |
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mineral oil | 80 |
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| 80000/A/UV4/66-34 | 7 |
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tridecanol | 66 |
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| FT |
 Available in Rich Gold; Rich Pale Gold; Pale Gold and Copper Gold
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3,5 |
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Colours except Copper GoldCopper Gold |
Colours except Copper GoldCopper Gold |
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| FT/IS4/85-15 |
Available in Rich Gold; Rich Pale Gold; Pale Gold and Copper Gold
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3 |
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mineral oil | 85 |
Colours except Copper GoldCopper Gold |
Colours except Copper GoldCopper Gold |
