| abstract |
Printing inks can be applied on the substrate of thermoplastic rubber compounds containing more than eighty percent (80%) mineral oil. The compositions of the ink include resins, mineral oil, solvents, colorants, and additives. The process involves preparing an optional base coat treatment on the substrate of the thermoplastic rubber compound. Next, print the desired multi-color image on the treated substrate following with a top coat on the surface of the substrate to protect the printed image. Pad printing is the process to print the image to surface of thermoplastic rubber compounds. |