76000 Series Polyester Solvent Screen Printing Ink – Air Dry

76000 Series Polyester Solvent Screen Printing Ink is a solvent-based, air-dry industrial ink formulated for polyester films and treated plastics — nameplates, membrane-switch overlays, labels and durable graphics. An economical, dependable ink for point-of-purchase, signage and industrial printing on polyester.

⚠ Industrial use only. This is an industrial solvent ink for polyester film and industrial products. It is not a textile or garment ink and is not intended for printing on apparel or for skin contact.

Air dry. Quart, gallon and 5 gallon. Made in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Substrates & end uses — what the 76000 Series is for

Formulated to print and bond on polyester and related films and coated surfaces:

• Treated & untreated polyester
• PET & PET-G
• Polyamide (nylon)
• Polyester-coated metal
• Melamine

Common jobs: nameplates, membrane-switch and graphic overlays, labels, point-of-purchase displays and industrial signage.

Recommended companion products

Match your 76000 Series ink with the correct retarder and cleaner. Add modifiers by weight and always test on your exact substrate first.

• OPTI 631 Retarder — add 2–3% to slow drying in the screen and improve flow in hot, humid conditions.
• OPTI 637 Wash-Up — the dedicated 76000 wash-up for screens, squeegees and tools.
• OPTI 902 Lacquer Wash-Up or OPTI 925 Mild Lacquer Wash-Up — additional cleanup options.

Which solvent series do I need?

• Vacuum-form / multi-purpose plastics — 10000 Series
• Coroplast / corrugated plastic signs — 80000 Series
• Pressure-sensitive vinyl, gloss — 40000 Series
• Pressure-sensitive vinyl, matte — 43000 Series
• Metal, glass, ceramic, hard non-porous — 20000 Series (epoxy)
• Polyester film, nameplates, overlays — 76000 Series (you're here)
• Flexible / treated plastics, durable outdoor — 66000 Series
• Industrial maintenance topcoat — 30000 Series

Adhesion on solvent inks is substrate-specific. Always run an adhesion test on your exact polyester before a production run.

Specifications

• Type: solvent-based polyester ink · air dry
• Substrate: treated/untreated polyester, PET, PET-G, polyamide (nylon), polyester-coated metal, melamine
• Mesh: 230–280 monofilament polyester, depending on detail
• Coverage: approx. 1,000 sq ft per gallon at 250 mesh
• Reduction: 5–15% with the matched polyester slow thinner
• Drying: air dry ~30 minutes; jet-dry 20–30 seconds at 135–180°F (37–83°C)
• Cleanup: OPTI 637 / OPTI 902 / OPTI 925 wash-up
• Storage: cool, dry, away from ignition; keep sealed
• Sizes: Quart · Gallon · 5 Gallon

Custom color matching

We are a Pantone® certified company. Our UMX (Ultimate Mixing System) matches any Pantone® color in solvent, UV, plastisol or water-based ink — verified under D50 lighting, standard turnaround 48–72 hours. Free software at umxsystem.com.

Safety, PPE & OSHA compliance

Flammable solvent-based product — handle per the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200); a GHS Safety Data Sheet ships with every order and must be kept accessible to employees.

• Gloves — chemical-resistant nitrile (not latex).
• Safety glasses — to protect against splashes.
• Mask — a solvent/organic-vapor respirator mask when ventilation can't keep vapors down (not a dust mask).
• Storage — keep sealed and upright in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, flame and sun; ground containers when transferring.

See the product SDS for the GHS signal word, flash point and HMIS ratings before use.

Compliance

This is an industrial solvent ink intended for industrial use only — not for apparel or skin contact. This series is not currently listed on our CPSIA certificate; no CPSIA or apparel Proposition 65 claim is made for it. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for full hazard and handling information.

Questions?

Total Ink Solutions
200 South Newman Street, Unit 4 & 5
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-487-9600 · Fax: 201-487-9620
Email: sales@totalinksolutions.com