Mara® Panel MPA
Mara® Panel MPA is a screen printing ink designed for the decoration of front panels made of acrylic glass (PMMA) or polycarbonate (PC). It has a satin gloss, a high opacity, is fast drying, and has a high chemical and humidity resistance.
Product families
- Screen Printing Inks
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Mara
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Excellent Opacity, Excellent Printability, Fast Drying, Humidity Resistant
- Range
All shades are intermixable. Mixing with other ink types than MSW or auxiliaries must be avoided in order to maintain the special characteristics of this ink. Combination possibilities Mara® Panel MPA can be mixed with Mara® Switch MSW. Mara® Star SR (incl. 10 % Hardener H 1) can be used as diffusor ink.
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Shelf LIfe
Shelf life depends very much on the formula/ reactivity of the ink system as well as the storage temperature. It is 1.5 years for an unopened ink container if stored in a dark room at a temperature of 15-25°C. Under different conditions, particularly higher storage temperatures, the shelf life is reduced. In such cases, the warranty given by Marabu expires.
- Product Type
- 1K (1 component) Ink
- 2K (2 Component) Ink
- Screen Printing Ink
- Solventborne Ink
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Characteristic
Mara® Panel MPA is characterized by a satin gloss, low odor, as well as very good printability and screen opening. Ink Adjustment The ink should be stirred homogeneously before printing and if necessary during production. Use as 2-component ink Depending upon the substrate and the requirements, hardener can be added to the ink before printing. When using hardener, the processing and curing temperature must not be lower than 15°C as irreversible damage can occur. Please also avoid high humidity for several hours after printing as the hardener is sensitive to humidity. v Depending upon the substrate and the requirements, hardener can be added to the ink before printing. When using hardener, the processing and curing temperature must not be lower than 15°C as irreversible damage can occur. Please also avoid high humidity for several hours after printing as the hardener is sensitive to humidity. Drying Physically fast drying, at 20 °C air temperature to be overprinted within 10 - 15 min, at 60 °C in a tunnel dryer stackable after 30-40 sec. The times mentioned above vary according to the substrate, the ink film thickness, drying conditions and the auxiliaries used. Stress resistance After proper and thorough drying, the ink film exhibits outstanding adhesion as well as rub, scratch, and block resistance. With the use of hardener and additional posttempering of the prints for 30 min. at a temperature of 60 °C will increase the resistances of the ink. The ink successfully passed the following tests: • Adhesion according to DIN EN ISO 2409 (GT 0) • Resistant to common household cleaners and dish detergent up to 48 hours • Steam resistance at 70°C / 5 h • Alternating climate tests up to 14 days
