Starfire® Rocket Red (SFI-213)
StarFire® II Litho Inks are formulated fromDayGlo StarFire® II Litho Base colors. They are a unique combination of ultra-fine, high strength fluorescent pigment dispersed in a rheologically controlled vehicle system. This yields maximum color density and excellent printability. Developed to meet the needs of the printer and the color specifier.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Offset & Lithographic Inks
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Starfire
- Color
- Red (Fluorescent)
- Features
Excellent Chalk Resistance, Fast Drying, Fast Setting, Good Brightness, Good Color Stability, High Color Strength, Low Odor, Low VOC, Printability
- Stock
DayGlo® StarFire II Inks are semi-transparent. It is important to print on stocks having good whiteness and opacity. Printing on dark stock or over dark ink will result in a noticeable loss of fluorescent color. However, attractive color effects may be obtained by printing over light, clean, non-fluorescent stock or ink. StarFire II Inks are transparent enough to be trapped over black ink without a noticeable loss of black color and density.
- Drying
DayGlo® StarFire II Inks are extremely fast setting. Infrared lamps will accelerate the setting and drying somewhat. Moderate use of non-offset spray powder is recommended for heavy ink deposits. Non-offset spray may be reduced or eliminated on normal ink deposits. The StarFire II Inks are also completely compatible with aqueous coatings. The addition of more driers to the ink may increase through drying time, but may also affect the final color and color brightness. Do not add additional driers, unless unusual conditions exist. The addition of Cobalt drier will accelerate drying, but will also darken the color and cause color instability
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Mileage
For ink estimating, the StarFire II Inks yield approximately 300,000 to 350,000 square inches per pound on coated stock and about 100,000 to 200,000 square inches per pound on uncoated stock. Ink mileage can vary greatly, however, with applied ink film thickness.
- Low Odor
StarFire II Inks are formulated with severely hydrotreated ink oils only. They have been formulated to produce low odor on the press, even when using infrared lamps to assist drying.
- Rheology
StarFire II Inks offer excellent rheology. They have body similar to conventional offset inks and show excellent performance in the ink fountain and on the roller train, producing a consistent ink flow on press.
- Product Type
- Lithographic Ink
- Varnishes
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Labeling Claims
- Low VOC
- Setting and Drying
StarFire II Inks set and dry very fast. This reduces "work and turn" time and improves handling time for fluorescent printed jobs. However, they do require 24 hours for full oxidation.
- Press Performance
StarFire II Inks have superior press stability. Tests indicate an average tack rise of only 0.3 points per minute or less at 1200 RPM and 90oF. They are fully capable of being run on sheetfed, offset presses at 12,000 to 15,000 impressions per hour.
- Condition of Press
Cleanliness of the press and, especially, of the rollers is essential for good fluorescent color brightness. If initial results are not as clean or as bright as the StarFire® II Ink color guide, the ink should be checked for possible contamination. If contamination is suspected, a small sample of the ink from the form rollers scraped down side-by-side on uncoated stock against ink from the can will usually confirm the fact. Rollers should not be pitted or cracked, as this is also a source of contamination
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Color | 78-82 | % |
| Tack (at 1200 RPM, for 1 min. at 90ºF) | 13-15 | — |
| Ten Minute Tack Rise (at 1200 RPM, 90ºF) | 3 | — |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 1.0 - 1.2 (130 - 140) | Lbs./Gal (g/l) |
| Wax | PTFE (Teflon) | — |
| Weight Per Gallon | 8.8 - 9.0 | Lbs./Gal. |
