RadionBase MDEC Phthalo Blue is a special-purpose dispersion of Phthalocyanine Blue (Phthalo Blue 15:3) pigment in a 100% acrylic vehicle for energy cured (UV or EB) paste inks. RadionBase MDEC Phthalo Blue can be used as the sole colorant for making a Process Blue (Cyan) ink for Quickset/Sheetfed Lithographic metal decorating or for printing on non-porous plastic substrates where flexibility and adhesion are very important as characteristics.

 

Typically used to make Process Blue (Cyan) inks, 35% to 55% of RadionBase MDEC Phthalo Blue by total formula weight is considered a normal loading for most paste ink formulas. Excellent results for metal decorating  and plastic film ink formulas can be obtained by blending RadionBase MDEC dispersions with Radion Vehicle MDEC letdown vehicle. Epoxy and Polyester acrylates should be tested for compatibility with any RadionBase MDEC dispersion before use, as they are marginally compatible. RadionBase MDEC series bases can be used for mercury UV, HUV, and LED UV formulas.

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Chemical Resistance:     5% HCl: Excellent    5% NaOH: Excellent

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Bleed Resistance:

Water:  Excellent   Ethanol:  Excellent   Hot Paraffin:  Excellent   Soap:  Excellent   Lacquer Solvents: Excellent   Linseed Oil: Excellent   Diethylene Glycol:  Excellent   Mineral Spirits: Excellent

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Lightfastness:  Full Strength:  Excellent  Tint: Excellent

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Pigment type: Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3

Color Index No: 74160

Pigment Content: 32%

Solvent Content: 0.1%

Solvent Boiling Range: N/A

Bio/renewables content: 5%

Vehicle type: UV- or EB-cure acrylic

Appearance: Thick, tacky blue paste