Avient K2922 ASI Soft Hand Clear LC - 5 Gallon
Non-phthalate plastisol clear base and additive designed to soften and extend compatible inks, improve printability, and produce a softer hand with excellent color clarity.
Characteristics
Avient K2922 ASI Soft Hand Clear LC is a versatile non-phthalate plastisol ink clear designed for blending with general-purpose and specialty plastisol inks to soften and extend ink bases while improving overall printability. It can also be used as a stand-alone base with compatible color systems to create custom colors with a soft hand and excellent color clarity.
When used as an additive, Soft Hand Clear LC helps make compatible inks easier to print while modifying the finished feel of the ink deposit. Its clear formulation allows printers to extend colors while maintaining excellent clarity, making it a useful production additive for applications where a softer printed hand is desired.
Soft Hand Clear LC is formulated to resist ink build-up during printing, supporting consistent performance and productivity during longer production runs. It can be incorporated into compatible Avient plastisol ink systems according to the performance requirements of the application.
For ASI NuPuff and Suede inks, Avient recommends using Soft Hand Clear LC at less than 10% by weight. Additions above 10% can reduce the bleed resistance and opacity of the finished ink, so printers should carefully evaluate the formulation before production.
Proper curing is essential for maximum wash fastness, adhesion, and durability. Avient specifies a cure temperature range of 270°F to 320°F (132°C to 160°C), depending on the ink system being modified. Fusion and production testing should always be performed to confirm that the ink, substrate, and application process meet the requirements of the finished product.
- Non-phthalate plastisol ink clear
- Designed to soften and extend compatible plastisol ink bases
- Helps produce a softer hand on printed garments
- Excellent color clarity
- Can be used as an additive with general-purpose and specialty inks
- Can be used as a stand-alone base with compatible color systems
- Helps make inks easier to print when used as an additive
- Build-up resistant for improved production efficiency
- Suitable for creating custom soft-hand colors
- Recommended with ASI NuPuff and Suede inks at less than 10% by weight
- Versatile additive for modifying ink feel and print characteristics
- Designed for professional textile screen printing
- 5 gallon container
- Mix Soft Hand Clear LC thoroughly with compatible plastisol ink before printing.
- Use as an additive when a softer printed hand or easier printability is desired.
- Soft Hand Clear LC can also be used as a stand-alone base with compatible color systems to create custom colors.
- When using with ASI NuPuff or Suede inks, keep the addition below 10% by weight.
- Additions above 10% may reduce ink opacity and bleed resistance.
- Weigh additives accurately when creating repeatable ink formulations.
- Perform print and fusion tests before beginning production.
- Confirm complete curing throughout the entire ink film to achieve proper adhesion, wash fastness, and durability.
- Test the complete ink and fabric combination before production, particularly when printing substrates where bleed resistance is important.
- Store between 65°F and 90°F (18°C and 32°C), away from direct sunlight.
- Use within one year of receipt for recommended product performance.
