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Varnishes, Inks and Ink AdditivesVarnishes, Inks and Ink Additives

00 Tack Reducer

Unique transparent base lowers tack without altering the print qualities of the ink. Free flowing with excellent uniformity. Outstanding ink extender. Useful for multicolor printing. (Q)

8 Plastic Ink Gloss

A concentrated colorless plastic glossing resin for all inks. Produces very high gloss. Helps to prevent scratching and chalking. Speeds drying time. Wax free. (Q,G)

25x High Gloss Overprint Varnish

This overprint varnish is very easy to handle. A perfect blending of synthetic plastic resins, special oil driers and ink oils. High Gloss Overprint Varnish can be run wet or dry trap, is wax free and can be easily overprinted. (Q,G,5,D)

44 Print Kleen

Liquid anti-offset compound. Mixes with ink to create a faster set on the sheet to prevent ink offset. Ideal for coated stocks. Recommended reducer for all varnishes. Wax free. (Q,G)

94 Overnight Spray

Prevents ink from skinning or drying in fountains and on rollers during prolonged shutdowns. May be used to eliminate wash-ups between shifts with most inks. May also be used to prevent skinning of ink in cans. (C)

220 3-Way Drier

A combination drier which acts within the printed ink film. Dries more slowly and more evenly than cobalt. Recommended for use when inks are to be overprinted. Wax free. (Q)

221 Liquid Cobalt Drier

This traditional drier quickly forms a hard glossy finish on the ink surface. Mixes easily. Not recommended for multicolor printing. (Q)

230 Ink Conditioner

A wax-free multipurpose additive ideal for all inks instantly reduces tack, promotes drying without hindering trapping and helps to eliminate "hickies". Maintains color quality and produces smoother solids. (P,Q,G)

280 Aquacheck

A heavy bodied water resistant binding varnish. Helps to correct ink emulsification and prevents ink from backing away from fountain. May be combined with driers to prevent scuffing and chalking. Useful in multicolor work and thermo-graphy. (Q)

464 E Series Overnight Spray

Anti-skinning spray in a non-aerosol pump bottle that is free of CFC propellants and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Contains no 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride or other hazardous ingredients. Eliminates extra wash-ups. Conserves ink. Will not affect color or trapping when used properly. (P,Q)

537 Presto Dense Black Ink

A fast setting, high density, unique, small-press ink that runs equally well with either integrated or conventional dampening systems. Works well with electrostatic, Silvermaster"!, Megalith"!, Onyx"! and metal plates. It is press ready, doesn't skin in the can, fountain, or on the rollers, yet is extra fast drying. (K,2.5K)