Matsui Pearl Binder 301 Water Base Screen Printing Ink
Matsui
Matsui Pearl Binder 301 is a pearlescent base that can be used as a standalone or blended with “Neo Pigments” to create multiple colors.
$29.99 – $89.99
Description
Features:
- Easy to mix and print
- Create multiple colors when tinted up to 2% with Neo Pigments
- Excellent printability with no viscosity modifications
- Extremely soft hand feel that PVC inks cannot achieve
- Is “PVC Free” and environmentally safe
Technical Specifications
Application:
Print through mesh up to 110 mc in (120 mc cm) when cured at 320°F (160°C).
Special Recommendations:
Pearl Binder 301 should be mixed in clean vessels using clean mixing blades and utensils. Any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives could make Pearl Binder 301 test positive for restricted PVC’s.
- Pearl Binder 301 can be dry cleaned or ironed
- 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 | N/A
- Emulsion | Direct or indirect
- Mesh Count | 80-110 mc in (32-43 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 | Pearlescent
- Substrate Type | All
- Substrate Color(s) | Light, Medium and Dark Fabrics
