Matsui RC 301 Spot Black Water Base Screen Printing Ink
Matsui
Matsui RC Spot Black is a Premium high mesh direct printing black for halftone or spot printing to achieve an extremely soft hand feel. This product has a black matte appearance.
Prints through very high mesh counts for minimum ink usage
Excellent printability with no viscosity modifications
Extremely soft hand feel that PVC inks cannot achieve
OEKO-TEX® Compliant, CPSIA and HR4040 Compliant
Is “PVC Free” and environmentally safe
Technical Specifications
Application Information:
Print through fine screen mesh up to 305 mc in (120 mc cm) when cured at 320°F (160°C), RC Spot Black produces the softest prints achievable in textile screen printing today.
Special Recommendations:
RC Spot Black should be mixed in clean vessels using clean mixing blades and utensils. Any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives could make RC Spot Black test positive for restricted PVC’s.
RC Spot Black 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
Matsui Spot Black Characteristics:
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 | 110-305 mc in (43-120 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 | Black
Substrate Type | All
Substrate Color(s) | Light, Medium and Dark Fabrics
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