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INK BAG [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
- Flexography (Printing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- water-based flexo ink
1, record 1, English, water%2Dbased%20flexo%20ink
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- water-based flexographic ink 2, record 1, English, water%2Dbased%20flexographic%20ink
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basis of a water-based flexo ink is usually pigment dispersed in acrylic resin solution, stabilized with an amine. The pigment is normally a crystalline organic powder, ground to an extremely fine dispersion using a bead-mill. The fine particle size gives the printer improved color strength and prevents clogging of the anilox. For white ink, titanium dioxide pigment is used. And for black ink, carbon black powder is used ... The dispersion of pigment in solution acrylic resin is mixed with acrylic emulsions and additives. The blend of acrylic emulsions has a great influence on properties observed in the final ink, such as gloss, drying speed, rub resistance and water resistance. The amine is an important part of a water-based formulation as it affects the stability of the resin ... 3, record 1, English, - water%2Dbased%20flexo%20ink
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sun Chemical' s Advantage is a water-based flexographic ink formulated for pH stability during long press runs of mid to mid-high level corrugated and paper bag products. 2, record 1, English, - water%2Dbased%20flexo%20ink
Record 1, Key term(s)
- water based flexo ink
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
- Flexographie (Imprimerie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- encre flexographique à l'eau
1, record 1, French, encre%20flexographique%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- encre flexo à l'eau 1, record 1, French, encre%20flexo%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière colorante dont une partie est constituée d'eau et qui sèche par pénétration dans le support après évaporation par séchage à l'air. 1, record 1, French, - encre%20flexographique%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Groupe d'impression destiné à la réalisation de recherche de teinte d'encre flexo à l'eau, U.V. ou solvant, sérigraphie, offset, helio, typo sur le support du tirage. 2, record 1, French, - encre%20flexographique%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
encre flexographique à l'eau; encre flexo à l'eau : termes et définition tirés du Vocabulaire de la flexographie de France Brodeur. Reproduction autorisée par l'Institut des communications graphiques du Québec. 3, record 1, French, - encre%20flexographique%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ink bag 1, record 2, English, ink%20bag
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poche à encre
1, record 2, French, poche%20%C3%A0%20encre
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(des céphalopodes) 1, record 2, French, - poche%20%C3%A0%20encre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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