ENTHONE AD2003
Harmonization Code : 3909.20.00.90 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms : Melamine resins : Other
Main features
- Extended Marking-Ink Open Time
- Incremental 3 to 6% Addition
- In-Process Machine-Marking Adjustment
Product Description
ENTHONE AD2003 Retarder is a process additive for extending the open time of ENTHONE M-Series and 50-Series epoxy marking inks. It is added only after the catalyst induction period, normally in incremental additions of 3 to 6% by weight. For M-Series machine marking, AD2003 may also be introduced during the print run to maintain workable ink transfer. The same additive is listed for localized cleaning of marking equipment before the ink dries or partially cures.
Key features
- Extended Open Time: AD2003 maintains a longer workable marking window in the catalyzed ink system.
- Three to Six Percent Addition: Incremental 3 to 6% by-weight dosing provides controlled process adjustment.
- Print-Run Adjustment: M-Series machine-marking processes may add AD2003 during the production run.
Applications / Suitable for
- ENTHONE M-Series open-time adjustment
- ENTHONE 50-Series open-time adjustment
- Machine-marking print-run adjustment
- Localized marking-equipment cleaning before partial cure
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Processing data for AD2003 used with catalyzed ENTHONE marking inks. The additive does not have a separate cured final state.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary function | Extends open time | - | ENTHONE M-Series and 50-Series marking inks |
| Recommended addition | 3 to 6 | wt% | Add incrementally |
| Addition timing | After induction period | - | Required before normal retarder addition |
| Machine-marking use | During print run | - | M-Series process adjustment |
