Bottle & Container Decoration Enamels
Bottle and Container Colours
Our bottle and container ranges : -
- Low firing lead containing
- Heavy metal free bottle ranges (Pb and Cd < 100ppm available)
- High chemical resistance range
The above range can be supplied as :-
- Powder
- Printing ink (Oil and water friendly)
- Thermosplastic inks
- Spraying ink.
Specification
Heavy metal free bottle range
- Firing Conditions 590°C – 630 °C
- Dishwasher test 1.5 grams/litre Calgonite solution at 61°Cwhite > 100 cycles, colours: 50 cycles. Acid resistance 3.7 % HCl, 15 minutes at room temperature grade: 6 to 7. Assessment according to ASTM C 724-91. 10 % HCl 20 minutes at room temperature grade: 6 to 7. Assessment according to ASTM C735-93. 10 % Citric acid, 15 minutes at room temperature grade: 5 to 6. Assessment according to ASTM C 724-91. Alkaline Resistance 10 % NaOH 2 hours at 88°C grade: 1 to 2 cycles. Assessment according ASTM C675-91
High Chemical Resistance Range
- Firing range 610°C – 650°C
- Acid Resistance Test results:
- The applied material does not show change in colour nor any loss of gloss after 24 hours in a 2,5 % solution (by volume) of phosphoric acid at a temperature ranging between 21°C and 27°C.
- Alkaline Resistance Test results: 10 % NaOH 2 hours at 88°C grade:5 to 6 cycles assessment according ASTM C675-91.
- Dishwasher Test Test results: Good.1.5 grams/litre Calgonite solution at 61°C: Pass > 500 cycles.
Technical data Sheets available on request