Description
Decal Lacquer Ink Series – High Gloss Nitro-Cellulose Ink for Decals & Hard Surfaces
The Decal Lacquer Ink Series is a high-performance, nitro-cellulose based screen printing ink system designed for applications requiring durability, gloss, and chemical resistance. This solvent-based ink delivers fast drying times—jet dry in seconds, touch dry in approximately 20 minutes—making it ideal for high-efficiency production.
Decal Lacquer offers excellent adhesion and flexibility across a wide range of rigid and coated substrates including pyroxylin and lacquer-coated surfaces, acrylics, cellulose acetate butyrate, paper, and card. It’s especially suited to decorative and industrial print jobs where high gloss retention and mar resistance are critical.
Key Benefits:
- High gloss finish with excellent mar and abrasion resistance
- Fast air drying – jet dry in seconds, touch dry in ~20 minutes
- Compatible with slide-off and face-down water decals
- Excellent chemical resistance including mild acids and petrol
- Flexible nitro-cellulose lacquer ink system
Substrates:
- Lacquer and pyroxylin coated materials
- Many plastics, cellulose acetate butyrate, acrylics
- Nitro-cellulose lacquer-coated substrates
- Paper, cardboard, and water slide-off decals
Note: Not suitable for vinyl substrates.
Recommended Emulsions:
For best stencil durability and solvent resistance, use the following emulsions:
- Murakami SR
- Chromaline UDC ACE
- Saati SAATIGRAF HS3
- Saati Grafic HU
These can be found in our Solvent & UV Emulsions collection.
Modifiers & Additives:
- Thin with DL180 Thinner (up to 20%) or extend drying with DL182 Retarder
- DL170 Clear for transparency or colour strength adjustment
- SO178 Sharp Print Compound enhances detail (slight gloss reduction)
- SO5935 Flattening Paste (up to 15%) for matte finishes
- For extreme conditions, overcoat with Pro-Pack Clear SO3780/3781
Recommended Uses:
- Water slide decals
- Cardboard displays and promotional items
- Decorative plastic panels and coated substrates
Important Notes:
Always stir well before use and perform a pre-production test to ensure substrate compatibility. Avoid use with alcohol-based solvents which may re-dissolve the ink film. Consult the SDS before handling.
For more information on this product, find the technical data sheet here.
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