About IQ Durable Oil Based Inks

Specially formulated for use in wide format markets using Plotters as the output device. Usually popular in the field of advertisements and other graphic arts applications, where 100% water resistance and medium range exposure to sunlight is of great importance.

Typical Properties Of IQ Durable Oil Based Inks

Type of Colorant : Dye

Physical Form : Liquid

Odor : Spirit

Colour : Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow

PH : 7.00 to 7.50

Particle Size : 0.45 microns

Type of cartridge / printer to use in / with: : Remanufactured 51626 cartridge

Type of Media : PVC film - with and without adhesive backing, canvas - thick and thin, silk material and other plastic or plastic-coated media.

Heat Resistance of Colorants:

Heat stability was tested on vinyl films containing dyes evaluated for maximum heat ranging from 212 to 360 degrees Fahrenheit heat stability at 25 parts colorant and 75 parts liquid solution.

Ultra Violet Rays / Light Stability:

Light or UV stability was tested using the Carbon Arc Fade-O-Meter exposures' hour to first break. First break refers to the point of first noticeable color change. Samples are 25 parts colorant to 75 parts liquid solution printed on a vinyl film. The Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta showed an incredible UV resistance from 255 to 350 hours exposure. Equivalents in exposure to sunlight was at least four (4) to six (6) months exposure to sunlight. Like other fastness properties, light stability or UV resistance depends and is affected by; type of binder, film / paper thickness, concentration of colorant, reflectivity of substrate, spectral distribution of light source, temperature and humidity

Water Resistance:

The water resistance was tested on vinyl films printed with the ink made according to the formulation and was submerged into the water batch for a period of time. Loss or gain is evaluated directly as the water resistance property using a reflectance density meter. The IQ Durable Oil Based inkjet ink has a 100% water resistance.