MacDermid MLC 32 liquid photopolymer is a 32 durometer (Shore A) resin used to manufacture 2.84-6.35 mm printing plates for the corrugated market. It can also be used as the base photopolymer for a capped plate.
PACKAGING
MLC 32 is packaged in 25 or 200 Kg plastic containers.
STORAGE HANDLING
MacDermid liquid photopolymer resins should be stored below 35° C (95° F), out of direct sunlight or other UV light sources. Special lighting is not required in the platemaking area. Resin should be allowed to equilibrate to platemaking room temperature prior to use.
PRODUCT SAFETY
As with any platemaking product, read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using this product. Good industrial hygiene and safe handling practices are advised when handling this product.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Hardness (Shore A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red
Cloud Point, °C (°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (4 1)
Freezing Point, °C (°F) . . . . . . . . . .<0 (32)
Temp. to Thaw, °C (°F) . . . . . . . . . 20 (68)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Plate Thickness (mm) . . . . . . . . 2.84-6.35
Background Thickness (mm) . . .1.52- 3.18
Relief Height (mm) . . . . . . . . . . .1.32 -3.18
Tone Range Reproduction, % (1) . . . . 2-95
Line Screen, lpc, max (1) . . . .. . . . . . . 100
SUBSTRATE/WASHOUT CHEMISTRY
Substrate Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M Strate
Washout Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . .M Clean
(1) When used as a capped plate
