PL Puff Base is phthalate FREE finished ink used to achieve an elastic, soft touching and opaque white covering effect in textile printing with a perfect balance of white color, creaminess, and opacity for the best press performance and color design. It can be printed on cotton and cotton – polyester blend (up to 50%-50%) fabrics. If cured correctly as advised, the dry-wet rubbing and washing fastness are high.

 PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Transparent Ink

Odour : Slight

Density : 1,47 g/cm³ (26 °C)

Viscosity : [(25 °C) sp: 7, rpm: 2 Brookfield ] : 1.900.000 – 2.000.000 [mPa.s]

APPLICATION

Printing : In order to have more covering, whiteness and elasticity in the print of PL Puff Base double print is advised with flash cure. PL Puff Base is used as a base printing base with the printings of PL series colours.

Screen : Silk screens that are made of 77 mesh 48 micron silk - 90 mesh 40 micron silk or 120 mesh 34 micron silk should be used.

Squeegee : 34 – 43 Metric / 80 - 110 US Shore V type squeegee should be used.

Mixture : In need of improving elasticity of PL Puff Base, PL ULTRA ELASTIC BASE can be added. PL Puff Base can be mixed with PL series colours. To reduce the viscosity, PL Regulator can be added (1-3 %) into PL LB White. Before use, please stir the ink well. Do not use any additives that are not advised. After using, the screen should be cleaned with the synthetic thinner.

Curing : Should be cured at 160 °C for 1,5 – 2 minutes. Metric

             Should be cured at 320 °F for 1.5 - 2 minutes. US

SAFETY and STORAGE

Printing should be done in ventilated places not to have inhalation problems. It does not harm the skin in case of contact. You should seek medical assistance in case of contact with organs like eyes and mouth. Keep containers dry and tightly closed. Store in a ventilated place between (+5)-(+30) °C of temperature. It should be consumed within 12 months after the production date.

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