Matsui Crack Base Clear Water Base Screen Printing Ink

Application:

Print through screen mesh up to 110 mc in (43 mc cm) when cured at 320°F (160°C), create a thick stencil with multiple layers of emulsion or use capillary film to achieve a heavier deposit. Must be flashed to achieve cracking effect prior to putting in the dryer.

Special Recommendations

Binder Base/Crack Base should be mixed in clean vessels using clean mixing blades and utensils. Any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives could make Binder Base/Crack Base test positive for restricted PVC’s.

• Use Retarder MG 1-5% to help with open time in the screen
• Use Fixer WF-N 1-5% to help with wash fastness
• Use Softener MG 1-4% to help penetrate in to the garment
• Use Thickener B .25-1% to help thicken the ink
• Use RV Additive 1-3% to reduce viscosity

Technical Data Sheet:

• Wet Ink Tack | Low
• After Flash Tack | Low
• Printability | Excellent
• Surface Appearance | Matte
• Opacity/Viscosity | High/Low
• Bleed Resistance | None
• Flash Temperature | 160°F (71°C)/decreases with deposit thickness
• Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C)
• Squeegee Hardness | Medium
• Squeegee Blade | Sharp
• Squeegee Angle | 45 degrees to screen
• Squeegee Speed | Medium
• Underlay | 301 Series
• Emulsion | Direct or indirect
• Mesh Count | 60-110 mc in (24-43 mc cm)
• Thinner | RV Additive
• Thickener | Thickener B
• Storage | 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sun.
• Cleanup | Water and mild soap or detergent
• Color Range | White
• Substrate Type | Cotton and blends otherwise use Under Base Blocker
• Substrate Color(s) | Light, Medium and Dark Fabrics

Matsui Crack Base Technical Data Sheet