MacDermid Enthone Marking Inks are A-A-56032D Ink, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: INK, MARKING, EPOXY BASE (21-MAR-2003) [SUPERSEDES MIL-I-43553B AND MIS-37271]., The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description (CID) as a replacement for MIL-I-43553B and MIS-37271 by all federal agencies. This commercial item description covers a catalyzed epoxy system of marking inks for metallic or other non-porous surfaces and printed wiring boards. Visit the SPEC Here
MacDermid Enthone’s M-Series are A-A-56032D Ink and are qualified to the requirements of CID A-A-56032, Revision D as follows:
- Type I: All ink and catalyst combinations tested at the specified cure schedules.
- Type II: All ink and catalyst combinations tested at the specified cure schedule
EXCEPT:
• M-0-N
• Inks cured at room temperature with Catalyst 20/A
- Type III: All ink and catalyst combinations tested at the specified cure schedules The following ink/catalyst/cure schedule combinations were selected for testing. They are representative of the other colors in the series and comparable results can be expected.
INKS M-9-N, M-0-N, M-0-NC
CATALYSTS
Accelerated Air Cure Catalyst B-13/28
Basic Air Cure Catalyst 20/A, Catalyst 77
Heat Cure Catalyst 20/A, Catalyst B-3, Catalyst 5, Catalyst 9,
Catalyst B-13/28, Catalyst 45 and Catalyst 77
CURE SCHEDULES
Accelerated Air Cure 3 days at room temperature (25°C/77°F)
Basic Air Cure 5-7 days at room temperature (25°C/77°F)
Heat Cure 15 minutes at 150°C/300°F
Air cure conditions can vary considerably (temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.). Also ink coating thickness has a greater impact on final properties when using air cures. When possible a low temperature heat cycle, followed by a full air cure, will ensure product performance. Please contact a MacDermid Enthone Technical Service Representative for additional information.
Product shelf life is warranted from the date of manufacture.