10000 Series Multi-Vac Solvent Ink – Air Dry

10000 Series Multi-Vac Solvent Ink is a solvent-based, air-dry industrial ink built to be printed flat, then vacuum-formed — it stretches and draws with the plastic during thermoforming without cracking, and also serves as a general-purpose ink across a range of rigid plastics.

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

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

Substrates & end uses — what the 10000 Series is for

An industrial solvent ink formulated to print and bond on a wide range of rigid and vacuum-formed plastics:

• ABS
• Acrylic
• Butyrate
• Polystyrene
• Polycarbonate
• COP (Cyclic Olefin Polymer)
• Vacuum-formed / thermoformed plastics — print flat, then form into shape

Typical jobs: point-of-purchase displays, formed plastic parts, gauges and lenses, and general rigid-plastic printing.

Recommended companion products

Match your 10000 Series ink with the correct reducer, retarder and cleaner. Add modifiers by weight and always test on your exact substrate first.

• OPTI 971 Slow Thinner — the standard reducer for this series. Reduce 5–15% by weight for smooth flow and strong adhesion on plastics.
• OPTI 938 Fast Thinner — speeds drying for faster turnaround or cooler shop conditions.
• OPTI 980 Retarder or OPTI 999 Super Retarder — add 2–3% to stop the ink drying in the screen on long runs or in hot, humid shops.
• OPTI 922 Biting Solvent & Retarder — add 2–3% for extra bite and adhesion on tough-to-print plastics.
• OPTI 902 Lacquer Wash-Up or OPTI 925 Mild Lacquer Wash-Up — clean screens, squeegees and tools after printing.

Which solvent series do I need?

• Vacuum-form / multi-purpose plastics — 10000 Series (you're here)
• 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
• Flexible / treated plastics, durable outdoor — 66000 Series
• Industrial maintenance topcoat — 30000 Series

Adhesion and formability are substrate-specific. Always run an adhesion test — and a forming test if thermoforming — on your exact plastic before a production run.

Specifications

• Type: solvent-based, formable, air dry
• Substrate: vacuum-form / thermoform and general rigid plastics (ABS, acrylic, butyrate, polystyrene, polycarbonate, COP)
• Mesh: 230–280 monofilament polyester, depending on detail
• Coverage: approx. 1,000 sq ft per gallon at 250 mesh
• Reduction: 5–15% with OPTI 971 Slow Thinner
• Drying: air dry ~30 minutes; jet-dry 20–30 seconds at 135–180°F (37–83°C)
• Cleanup: OPTI 902 or 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