CHECKING AND USING THE INK

Preserving the colour
It is advisable to store the ink in a dry, well-ventilated, dark place with a temperature of between 10° and 25°C (avoiding the direct rays of the sun).
It is important to store the ink well away from sources of heat and also from acid or alcaline products.
Mixed storage is not advisable.
Make sure that the containers are tightly closed. The containers should be in the normal position (standing up).
Once a container of ink has been opened, it is advisable to close it again, to prevent it drying out, or a crust forming on top. To avoid, or remedy these problems, carry out the following procedure: cover the ink with a layer of thinners of the same series as the ink.

Catalyst
The catalysts used in bi-component inks are usually hygroscopic and can lose effectiveness in a damp atmosphere, if the containers are left wholly or partially open.

Safety and hygiene
Follow the producer’s technical specifications (Safety and hygiene cards) regarding safety measures, risk prevention and hygiene.

Compatibility with other products
The recipient where the ink is prepared, as well as all the utensils used during preparation, must be kept clean and in perfect condition, in order to avoid contaminating the ink preparation.
In order to avoid any possible incompatibility, which could lead to a mixture of ink or auxiliary products of a different type, it is advisable to clean the following thoroughly: ink-trays, blades, mixing containers, spatulas, plates, etc., each time the colour or type of ink is changed.

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