Formulation Guide

Legend:
(G) = Graphics applications
(P) = Plastics applications

BC SERIES(Pigment)(G)(P) – Industrial grade easy release matte pigment formula for medium to broad coverage on films, most coated and uncoated paper stocks. Good for date, lot and batch coding. DIE FACETEMP. RANGE 220ºF-280ºF

CG SERIES(Clear Gloss) (G)(P) – Easy release special transparent gloss finish foils for enhancing underlaying graphics. Medium to broad coverage on virtually all stocks and inks/coatings. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-270ºF.

CM SERIES(Clear Matte) (G)(P) – Easy release special transparent matte finish foils for enhancing underlaying graphics. Medium to broad coverage on virtually all stocks, inks and coatings. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-270ºF

HF SERIES(Holographic)(G) – Easy release heat resistant laser and diffraction pattern foils for stamping medium detail to broad coverage on a wide variety of smooth uncoated and coated paper stocks and most inks, coatings, print receptive laminates and rigid plastics. Can be used for edge gilding as well. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 220ºF-270ºF.

HT SERIES(Holographic)(G)(P) – Easy release transparent holographic foils for stamping medium to large coverage onto coated or printed paper stocks. Stamps over most other foils. High gloss. For adding holographic effect over other images. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF

HU SERIES(Holographic)(G)(P) – Easy release super bright diffraction and colored pattern foils. Versatile formulation that will yield excellent results on medium fine to broad coverage on printed or coated sheets, laminates and most plastics. Can be used for edge gilding as well. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF.

MC/MK SERIES(Metallic) (G)(P) – Easy release for fine detail to broad coverage on most smooth coated paper and board stocks, printed and lacquered surfaces. Alcohol resistant, very high gloss, good heat and abrasion resistance. Good results on problem inks and coatings. MK formula is outstanding on laminates and soft touch coatings. Works well on many rigid plastics. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 200ºF-250ºF.

MD/MB SERIES(Metallic)(G) – Easy release for medium fine detail to broad coverage on coated, uncoated paper and board stocks. Low temperature formulation yields clean, very high gloss results with excellent embossing characteristics. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates. Works on ribbons, 100% cotton papers, kraft, parchment and other dry papers. Good on most plastics. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF.

MM/MMC SERIES(Metallic)(G) – Easy release, ultra versatile, matte foil for fine coverage (MMC) to very broad coverage (MM) on almost all paper stocks including kraft, linen, 100% cotton and more. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF

MOP SERIES(Metallic)(G) – Easy release over-printable foil. Accepts all types of printing inks. Best for coated or printed papers. Used to give a metallized look to any ink color. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-250ºF

MR SERIES(Metallic)(G)(P) – Easy release for medium fine to broad coverage on the most difficult dry rough paper stocks (kraft), especially 100% cotton papers, parchment, book cloths, ribbons, leathers and mat boards. Ultra high gloss, ultra scuff resistance and high heat resistance. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF

MS SERIES(Metallic)(G)(P) – Easy release for medium fine detail to broad coverage on coated, dry uncoated paper and board stocks as well as edge gilding. Low temperature formulation yields clean, high gloss results with excellent embossing characteristics. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates including aqueous and UV coatings(dyne count 36+). Laser printer resistant. Good on most rigid plastics and flexible PVC. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF.

MT SERIES(Metallic)(G) – Medium release foil for Toner/Varnish transfer machines. For ultra fine to broad coverage on most varnishes and toners. High gloss and overtampable. Works well on all types of plastics. ROLLER FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-330ºF

MUH SERIES(Metallic)(G) – Very easy release, heavy coverage formula for rough paper stocks, book cloths, ribbons, finished leather, expanded vinyl and mat boards. For best results apply in the low temperature range. Only available in 110 bright silver and 120 bright gold. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 200ºF-270ºF.

MYLAR – 0.5 or 0.9 (Embossing film) – Used to protect ink/papers when embossing with heat. Also protects paper from sharp edges of dies. Can be used to enhance gloss level on uncoated stocks. UV 100 (G)(P) – Easy release special Clear gloss, Anti-counterfeit, UV reactive. Reacts by turning Blue when exposed to UV light. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-250ºF.

PEX SERIES(Pigment)(P) – Exterior grade, gloss pigment formula for fine detail to broad coverage. For use on most plastics including PP and PE. Excellent rub, chemical, water, heat and QUV resistance. Excellent foil for stamping onto difficult materials. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PEZ SERIES(Pigment)(P) – Matte pigment formula for fine to medium detail. For use on most plastics including PP and PE. Excellent rub, chemical, water and heat resistance. Excellent foil for stamping onto difficult materials. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PG SERIES(Pigment)(G)(P) – Tight release gloss pigment formula for very fine to broad coverage on most plastics except PP and PE. Overstampable with very good abrasion resistance. Works well on most rigid plastics including ABS, PVC, PS, Acrylics and Polyurethanes. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal dies 220ºF-320ºF, Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PGO SERIES(Pigment)(G) – Medium release gloss pigment formula with an additional white sizing for use on most dark colored substrates. Stays bright once applied to dark substrates. Available in white (490), black (480), yellow (431), orange (433) and red (445 and 447). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-300ºF.

PH SERIES(Pigment)(G) – Special low temperature easy release matte formula for medium to heavy coverage on kraft paper, book cloths and covers, split mleathers and other rough textured substrates. Non smear and overstampable. Available in white (390), black (380), cream (310), blue (325), orange (332), maroon (340) and red (385). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 220ºF-270ºF.

PI SERIES(Pigment)(P) – Exterior grade, high gloss pigment formulation for virtually all plastics including PP and PE. Excellent rub, chemical, water, UV light and heat resistance. Excels at producing deep, debossed stamped images with metal dies. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF- 450ºF

PIO SERIES(Pigment)(P) – Exterior grade, gloss pigment formula with an additional white sizing for use on most dark colored plastics including PP and PE. Stays bright once applied to dark substrates. Excellent rub, chemical, water, UV light and heat resistance. Available in beige (415), purple (429), yellow (431), orange (433) and red (445). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 240ºF-340ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 295ºF-470ºF

PK (400) SERIES(Pigment)(P) – Exterior grade, gloss pigment formula for use on most plastics except PE. Excellent alcohol, rub, chemical, water, UV light and heat resistance. Available in these colors. White (490), black (480), blue (425), red (447), green (5047). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PKX SERIES(Pigment)(G)(P) – Exterior grade, easy release gloss formula for fine to broad coverage on most plastics including PP and PE. Available in black (480) and white (490). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-280ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PM/BM SERIES(Pigment)(G)(P) – Versatile matte pigment formula for fine to medium designs on most plastics except PP and PE. Overstampable with good opacity. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 240ºF-340ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 295ºF-470ºF

PP SERIES(Pigment)(P) – High gloss pigment foil for fine to medium detail on virtually all plastics including PP and PE. Good chemical, rub and scratch resistance. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

PW SERIES(Pigment)(G) – Special transparent/translucent formula, easy release formula for enhancing underlaying graphics. Medium to broad coverage on virtually all plastics except PP and PE. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE: Metal Dies 220ºF-320ºF. Silicone Rubber Dies 275ºF-450ºF

Not all foil colors are available in all formulations. Foil colors vary from formulation to formulation. Rev. 04/2024