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Water-Based Gravure Inks - AquaEcol Line

AquaEcol Water-Based Gravure Inks are suitable for long print runs on a wide range of substrates. Offers high resolution and strong color properties. Retortable up to 250°F.

Information Sheet (PDF)

Advantages

  • Retortable and boilable
  • High color strength
  • Low solvent retention
  • No MEK in formulation
  • Excellent lamination qualities
  • Adhesive and extrusion laminations
  • Prints on wide range of substrates
  • Consistent printability over long runs
  • No hardener is needed for aluminum structure retort pouch
  • Perfect for transparent barrier film

Specifications

Substrates

  • BOPP
  • PET
  • Nylon
  • Polyethylene
  • Metalized film
  • Cellophane
  • Vinyl
  • PVDC (Saran) coated films
  • Transparent barrier films
  • Misc. treated films

Solvents

  • Normal
    • Isopropyl Alcohol
    • n-Propyl Acetate
  • Slow
    • n-Propyl Alcohol
    • n-Propyl Acetate
  • Fast - Contact Toyo Representative

For Best Results

  • Store at room temperature
  • Film Dyne levels at or above 38
  • Printing Viscosity 20 - 26 seconds

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  • Try Dynagrand™ Adhesive for superior lamination bond


Water-Based Gravure Inks - AquaEcol Line is a product of:

Toyo Ink Mfg. America, LLC
300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 70
Teaneck, NJ 07666 USA
Tel: 201-287-4000
Fax: 201-836-4982
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