Acid Gum

Natural Gum Arabic Solution for etching Litho Plates

Product Usage

Acid Gum for etching Litho Plates

Features and Benefits

  • universal use
  • very economical: dilution with water up to 30%
  • good spreading over the plate
  • easy removable from the plate without residues –  good ink receiptivness of the image areas remains
  • stable pH buffering with soft acidic additives 
  • permanent elastic – no peel off from the plate after long storage  

Packaging

1 litre bottle , 5 liter cans

Directions

For manual use: use undiluted or add 10-30% of water and apply wiht a rag or sponge evenly under soft pressure onto the surface of the plate until the drawing is fixed. Then rinse with plenty of water and let dry.

Technical Specifications

  • form: liquid
  • Density: 1,09 g/cm3
  • Color: yellowish/brown
  • Odour: sweetish
  • Water miscible: yes
  • pH value: 3,5

Storage and Shelf Life

Storage: not under 6°C, not above 40°C
Shelf Life: 12 months
Keep container tightly closed
Keep away from direct sun light
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