A more understandable approach in the interpretation of UV resistance was created and tested to give an end user a more realistic idea on how long they can expose a certain picture or graphics in an environment and many other factors that are affecting the UV characteristic or light stability on different inks. The test was carried out using the Test Procedure set by Printing Images CtC, Inc. This report was derived from actual test results, and was created and should only be used as a reference guide and should not be made as basis of any legal claims about any of our products. Light Stability of Pigment Inks, Oil based Inks and Other Inkjet Inks Exposure to Carbon Arc Light : 72 hours       Percent Humidity : Ambient       Pressure : Ambient       Temperature : 24 degrees Centigrade       Colorant concentration : Not more than 2.50%       Binder : Liquid Type       Media used : 20lb. Regular Copy Paper, Clay coated papers, Transparency Films and other Papers can be used for printing with Pigment inks. PVC, Banner materials, Canvass, or other Plastic Coated medias for Oil Based Inks. 20lb. Copy Paper and other papers compatible for Inkjet Ink printing. Equivalent of exposed hours using the arc light when plotted against the sunlight exposures of IQ Durable Pigment Inks and IQ Durable Oil Based Inks are interpreted as follows. IQ Durable Pigment Inks Carbon Arc Light to First Break (hours) : No break after 72 hours       Estimated number Sunlight Exposure Equivalent expressed in months : Six to ten months exposure to sunlight       Concentration of Colorant : Not more than 2.50% solids       Type of Media used in Testing the UV Stability : 20lb. Basis Weight Regular Copy Paper IQ Durable Oil Based Inks Carbon Arc Light to First Break (hours) : After 45 hours       Estimated number Sunlight Exposure Equivalent expressed in months : Three to four months exposure to sunlight       Concentration of Colorant : Not more than 2.50% solids       Type of Media used in Testing the UV Stability : PVC Film (1mil) Thickness * All product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Printing Images CtC, Inc. Bldg 868, Dewey Ave, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City 2200 Philippines Tel. No. : +63 47 2526012 / 13 Fax No. : +63 47 2526014 Email : mail@printingimagesctc.com Copyright © 2005 - 2006 All Rights Reserved Printing Images Ctc, Inc. WebSite Design & Promotion by 'D'ar P. Corpuz'