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Tempilink® Sterilization Process Inks Technical Data

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Standard Packaging: Inks are sold in 1-gallon bottles and 5-gallon pails. This is equivalent to:

the shelf life is only one to two days. Therefore, the product should only be mixed just prior to use. To achieve maximum shelf life, store inks following recommended practices. The shelf life of solvent-based inks is four to six months, when stored in their original container. To achieve maximum shelf life, store inks following recommended practices.

Storage: Store inks in their original containers in a dry location with their temperature maintained between 60°F/15°C and 80°F/27°C. Refrigeration can extend their shelf life.

Clean-up: Water-based inks clean up with standard warm water and soap procedures similar to latex paints. Please consult the label on the original container for recommended solvents when cleaning up after using solvent-based inks.

Water-Base: Available for Steam Autoclave, Hydrogen Peroxide (Plasma), Radiation and Ethylene Oxide Gas, Formaldehyde & Thermal applications.

Environmentally Friendly: Series 200 Steam inks are lead, copper and bismuth-free. All EO, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Peroxide (Plasma), Radiation & Thermal inks are heavy metal-free.

VOC Free: Water-based inks are completely free of VOCs (ASTM D 2369-87).

Specify the following:

(1) Sterilization Method: Steam Autoclave (S), Dry Heat (H),

EO Gas (G), Formaldehyde Gas (FG), Gas Plasma (GP), Radiation (R), Temperature (T)

(2) Color Change: See Color Chart above for full range

of options available

Example: S-FGP-202 is a fluid, heavy metal-free, steam autoclavable ink which turns from original color green to signal color purple.

Mixing: Water-based inks are supplied as a two-part system which are combined and mixed by volume following the package directions. Tempil Extender and Tempil Thickener are recommended for the modification of the final viscosity when using Series 200 inks.

Coverage: Intensity of signal color depends on the amount of ink applied to the surface of the substrate being printed. A heavier application of ink will result in a more dramatic color change during use. It is recommended that pre-production samples be subjected to the intended sterilization process using prescribed procedures to determine the actual color trans­formation result. Coverage can then be adjusted to meet the desired level of color transformation prior to actual print production.

Dilution: Water-based Series 200 inks may be diluted with Tempil Extender. For solvent-based inks, use the solvent specified on the container label.

Drying: Water-based inks can be dried at 110°F (43°C) to 125°F (52°C). Solvent-based inks are shipped ready for printing, and can tolerate up to 10% propylene glycol ether retarder (Downanol PM) added to the ink prior to pouring into the fountain.

Shelf Life: Shelf life of two-part water-based systems in original separate containers is 12 months. Once the product is mixed for use,

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