Fujifilm Uvijet KN Fascicule
Plastics
Some plastic substrates may contain lubricants which,
like plasticisers, may impair adhesion and block
resistance for a considerable time after printing.
like plasticisers, may impair adhesion and block
resistance for a considerable time after printing.
There may also be residues from glues and adhesives
used on backing sheets. This can be overcome by
wiping the surface with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) before
printing.
used on backing sheets. This can be overcome by
wiping the surface with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) before
printing.
To reduce the risk of problems generated by the build-
up of static electricity it is advisable to pass an earthed
anti-static brush over the material prior to printing. Allow
static generated from protective sheets to dissipate
before printing. Ensure that the printer is cited as per
recommended humidity/temperature recommendations
40-70% RH, 18-30
up of static electricity it is advisable to pass an earthed
anti-static brush over the material prior to printing. Allow
static generated from protective sheets to dissipate
before printing. Ensure that the printer is cited as per
recommended humidity/temperature recommendations
40-70% RH, 18-30
o
C.
Chemical and Abrasion Resistance
Uvijet KN inks have good chemical and abrasion
resistance.
resistance.
Outdoor Use
Accelerated weathering tests have been carried out in a
Xenon Arc Weatherometer set to the SAEJ 1960
Standard. Under these conditions the accelerated
weathering of Uvijet KN inks equates to approximately
24 months outdoor exposure in a temperate climate
such as Northern Europe.
Xenon Arc Weatherometer set to the SAEJ 1960
Standard. Under these conditions the accelerated
weathering of Uvijet KN inks equates to approximately
24 months outdoor exposure in a temperate climate
such as Northern Europe.
Storage
Uvijet KN ink should not be stored in direct sunlight or
near heat sources and should be kept away from
peroxides. For optimum shelf-life, products should be
stored at moderate temperatures between 5
near heat sources and should be kept away from
peroxides. For optimum shelf-life, products should be
stored at moderate temperatures between 5
o
C and
30
o
C. Storage outside of these temperatures may lead
to deterioration in the performance of the products.
When stored in a cool environment the inks are
expected to have a shelf-life of 12 months from date of
manufacture.
expected to have a shelf-life of 12 months from date of
manufacture.
Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited:
• Has certification to the International Environmental
Standard, ISO 14001.
• Has certification to the Quality Management
Standard, ISO 9001.
• Has certification to the Occupational Health and
Safety Standard, OHSAS 18001.
• Is committed to minimising the risk to users of our
products, and also to minimising the impact of our
activities on the environment, from formulation
through to production and supply.
activities on the environment, from formulation
through to production and supply.
• Research and development team, work to an in
house Health Safety and Environmental policy,
termed ‘Design for Health, Safety and Environment’,
with the aim of proactively developing products with
the least impact on health, safety and the
environment.
termed ‘Design for Health, Safety and Environment’,
with the aim of proactively developing products with
the least impact on health, safety and the
environment.
• Regularly review and monitor our impacts and
activities, setting objectives and targets as part of a
continual improvement process.
continual improvement process.
• Is committed to reducing waste through better use
of raw materials, energy, water, re-use and
recycling.
recycling.
Safety and Handling
Uvijet KN Inks:
• Have a flash point greater than 60
o
C and are
therefore not classified as ‘dangerous substance’
under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
Comprehensive information on the safety and handling
of Uvijet inks is given in the appropriate Safety Data
Sheets.
of Uvijet inks is given in the appropriate Safety Data
Sheets.
Environmental Information
Uvijet KN Inks:
• Do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals as
described in the Montreal Convention.
• Are formulated free from aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Are free from any volatile solvent and can therefore
• Are free from any volatile solvent and can therefore
be considered to have less impact on the
environment when compared to solvent-based
products.
environment when compared to solvent-based
products.
Uvijet KN has received the Nordic
Ecolabel certification. The Nordic Ecolabel
is a well-established and internationally
recognised environmental labelling
Ecolabel certification. The Nordic Ecolabel
is a well-established and internationally
recognised environmental labelling
scheme that contributes to sustainable consumption
and helps consumers identify environmentally-friendly
products.
and helps consumers identify environmentally-friendly
products.
The information and recommendations contained in this Product Information sheet, as well as technical advice otherwise given by representatives of Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems
Limited and its associated companies, whether verbally or in writing, are based on our present knowledge and believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee regarding their
accuracy is given as we cannot cover or anticipate every possible application of our products and because manufacturing methods, printing stocks and other materials vary. For
the same reason our products are sold without warranty and on condition that users shall make their own tests to satisfy themselves that they will meet fully their particular
requirements. Our policy of continuous product improvement might make some of the information contained in this Product Information sheet out of date and users are requested
to ensure that they follow current recommendations.
Limited and its associated companies, whether verbally or in writing, are based on our present knowledge and believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee regarding their
accuracy is given as we cannot cover or anticipate every possible application of our products and because manufacturing methods, printing stocks and other materials vary. For
the same reason our products are sold without warranty and on condition that users shall make their own tests to satisfy themselves that they will meet fully their particular
requirements. Our policy of continuous product improvement might make some of the information contained in this Product Information sheet out of date and users are requested
to ensure that they follow current recommendations.
FUJIFILM SPECIALITY INK SYSTEMS LIMITED
Pysons Road, Broadstairs
Kent CT10 2LE
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1843 866668
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www.fujifilm.eu
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