Fabric/Acrylic Retarder Base

Features:

  • AP Non-Toxic, conforms to ASTM D-4236.
  • Ideal for schools and institutions.

Description:

Speedball Retarder Base

Transparent acrylic retarder base that is used to help keep ink free flowing and avoid "drying in". Typically used in quantities no more than 10%. AP non-toxic and conforms to ASTM D-4236.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

USES: Card, paper, wood, leather, and some fabrics. Other substrates have had successful adhesion, test before beginning a production run.

FINISH:Dries to a low gloss finish. Gloss is reduced when printed on absorbent substrates.

COVERAGE: Approximately 1000 sq. ft./gallon using a 230 monofilament fabric, and a sharp squeegee on a non-absorbent surface.

OPACITY: Good opacity except process colors are transparent.

DRYING TIME: Speedball acrylic inks dry by water evaporation then polymer cross linking. Prints normally air dry within 60 minutes. Overprints require slightly longer drying time. Insure adequate air circulation when rack drying.

SCREEN FABRIC: All fabrics are suitable

SCREEN COATING, FILM, BLOCKOUT: Direct and indirect water resistant photostencils, or lacquer knife-cut stencils and blockout are suitable.

MODIFIERS: Under hot and dry conditions, use retarder base (HU-4639).

ADHESION: Excellent on paper, cardboard and hardboard. Good scuff resistance.

WASHUP: Screen cleans with water or biodegradable solvents 2500 or 2510 gel.

ALWAYS TEST PRINT BEFORE PRODUCTION!

8 OZ
$ 7.39