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AkronDiamond

AkronDiamondTM
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Product Description & Application
AkronDiamond is a premium, isopropanol reducing, low foaming fountain solution concentrate designed for alcohol and integrated dampening systems.
Features & Benefits

Designed for printing with low isopropanol; enables you to “Go Green”
Enables fast clean-up and rapid attainment of ink-water balance; for reduced start-up wastage
Low foaming; for trouble-free press performance
Designed to achieve optimum water settings; to ensure sharper, denser prints
Effective biocide system; for prolonged bath life & minimal effluent generation
Usage Instructions

Depending on usage condition, add between 2% ~ 4% concentrate in water (20 ml ~ 40 ml concentrate in one litre of water).

Ideal dilution depends on press speed, type of dampening system, ink type and paper quality.
Use a freshly calibrated conductivity meter, for accurate dosing control. Ensure that the mixed fount solution is within ± 100 µs of the pre-determined mix.
To ensure optimum tray life, thoroughly clean the dosing, circulation and feeding systems with Fount System Cleaner and deglaze ink train and dampening rubber rollers, before charging freshly mixed solution.
Recommended IPA dosage: 4~8%.
Properties & Positioning
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Chemical Composition
 Contains Drying Additives
Contains Corrosion Inhibitors
Contains Defoamers

Technical Properties
 Typical Dosage(%) 2~3 %
pH @ 2% in DM water (25oC) 4.50 – 5.50
Conductivity @ 2% in
DM water (25oC)		 1500 – 2000ms
IPA Dosing Range 4~8 %

Physical Properties (Concentrated)

Appearance Clear Colourless Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.10 – 1.12 @ 280C
 
Press Related

Application
 Business Forms Web
Coldset Web
Heatset Web
Sheet-fed

Dampening Systems
 Coldset Brush
Coldset Spray
Coldset Turbo
Heatset – Non Contact
Heatset – Contact
Sheet-fed Alcohol Damp
Sheet-fed Conventional
Water Compatibility
Soft Water
Alkalinity < 25 ppm		 Medium Water
Alkalinity < 150 ppm		 Hard Water
Alkalinity upto
300 ppm		 Very Hard Water
Alkalinity > 300
ppm
Storage, Handling & Packaging
Storage & Handling
:
Protect from direct sunlight. Store at moderate temperature in dry, Well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed; when not in use. The use of safety gloves is recommended.
Shelf-life
:
12 months from the date of manufacture
Packing
:
5, 10 & 20 litres
Caution
:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes