Products and Services
- MacDermid Enthone
- Permanent Marking Inks
- Legend Inks
- Mil Spec
Enthone Permanent Epoxy Marking Ink
For price and availability information for these products email sales@photochemicalsystems.com
- M-2-N Red (Cadmium)
- M-4-N Yellow (Cadmium)
- M-5-N Green (Cadmium)
- M-6-N Blue
- M-9-N White
- M-0-N Black
- M-0-NC Inorganic Black
- Catalyst 20/A
- Catalyst B-3
- Catalyst 5
- Catalyst 9
- Catalyst B13/28
- Catalyst 45
- Catalyst 77
- AD 2001
- AD 2002
- AD 2003
- AD 3002
- 50-100R White
- 50-110RX White, Matte
- 50-201AR Lemon Yellow (Cadmium)
- 50-202BR Medium Yellow (Chromium)
- 50-206 R Orange (Chromium)
- 50-300R Emerald Green (Cadmium)
- 50-301R Deep Green (Cadmium)
- 50-400R Ultramarine Blue
- 50-403R Light Blue
- 50-506BR Deep Red (Chromium)
- 50-507R Medium Red (Cadmium)
- 50-508R Medium Red (Chromium)
- 50-600R Chocolate Brown (Chromium)
- 50-700R Black
- 50-771R Flat Black
- 50-770R Black, Matte (Nonconductive)
- 50-771R Black, Gloss (Nonconductive)
- 50-800R Clear, Gloss
- 50-810R Clear, Matte
Photo Chemical Systems is an Authorized Distributor of MacDermid Alpha/Enthone thermal inks and catalysts.
We stock all M-Series colors in quart and 6 oz sizes, several bi-pac options, many 50-Series inks in Black and White, and numerous catalyst options. We can bring in any other colors upon request – contact us for a quote!
Please see the below attachment for a full list of MacDermid Enthone inks and catalysts qualified to MIL- I-43553 Revision A & A-A-56032 Revision D Type I (General Usage), MIL-I-43553 Revision A & A-A-56032 Revision D Type II (Nonconductive Inks), and A-A-56032 Revision D ONLY Type II (Outside Exposure).
Contact us for Qualification Letters, Certificates of Analysis/Conformance, or any other information you may need.
Enthone M-Series Inks – Formulated for Transfer Marking
Permanent, two component, epoxy-based transfer marking inks with a gloss finish. Recommended for Marking, Roll-to-Roll Transfer Printing, Stamping. Enthone M-Series Inks are designed for use with a selection of catalysts (see below) which cure at elevated and/or room temperatures. When properly applied and cured, these inks have excellent adhesion to glass, metal, and thermosetting plastics. These inks also have high chemical and thermal resistance properties. Enthone M-Series marking inks are used in the electronic, aerospace, automotive, appliance, and decorative packaging industries. Uses include the permanent marking of semiconductor components, printed circuit boards, connectors, dials, nameplates, panels, chassis, glass, and thermoplastics. Shelf life is 3 years from date of manufacture.
Enthone 50-Series Cat L Inks – Designed for Screen Printing
Permanent, two component, epoxy-based screen-printing inks designed for use with a selection of catalysts which cure at elevated and/or room temperatures. When properly applied and cured, Enthone 50 Series Cat L Inks have excellent adhesion to solder masks, glass, metal and plastic. They have
excellent chemical and thermal resistance properties. These inks are used in the electronics, aerospace, automotive, appliance and decorative container industries. Some uses include the permanent marking of circuit boards, semiconductor components, connectors, dials, nameplates, edge-lit panels, chassis,
glass, and thermoplastics. 50-Series inks have a gloss finish, aside from 50-110RX White, 50-710R Black (low elec. Resistance), 50-770R Black (high elec. Resistance), and 50-810R Clear. Shelf life is 3 years from date of manufacture.
Enthone M-Series and 50-Series Catalysts
The catalyst is the second component in the two-part “set” that consists of one ink and one catalyst. These catalysts can be used for both M-Series and 50-Series inks. Please note these items are purchased
individually, so you can order whatever number of ink and/or catalyst that is needed. Pricing on the catalyst is offered at a lower “set” price when purchased together with an ink compared to catalysts that
are purchased individually or as extras on an order. Shelf life is 2 years form date of manufacture. Some impacts your catalyst choice can make:
– Allows average ink pot life from 1 to 24 hours.
– Determines post-cured material conditions such as conductivity, electrical resistance, and outgassing levels
– Can affect resistance to chemicals, moisture, and anti-yellowing
Ambient Cure: Catalyst 20/A, Catalyst B-13/28, Catalyst 77
Heat Cure: Catalyst B-3, Catalyst 5, Catalyst 9, Catalyst 45
Catalyst 20A
Features & Benefits: Ambient and/or Heat Cure, Cures at RT in 5-7 days, tack free after 2 hours, average mixed pot life of 2 hours
Ink Cure Type: Ambient and/or Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst B-3
Features & Benefits: Heat Cure only catalyst, high cure temp, decreased cure time, 4-hour mixed pot life
Ink Cure Type: Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst 5
Features & Benefits: Long pot life (24hour) excellent adhesion properties, ant-yellowing properties after heat cycles, minimum cure temp. 93C (200F)
Ink Cure Type: Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst 9
Features & Benefits:
Heat cure, anti-yellowing properties, minimum cure temp. 79C (175F), can react at room temp., common ion PCB applications, 7-hour pot-life
Ink Cure Type: Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst B-13/28
Features & Benefits: Ambient and/or Heat Cure, cures at RT in 3 days, mixed pot life of 1 hour
Ink Cure Type: Ambient and/or Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst 45
Features & Benefits: Heat Cure, excellent adhesion to glass and metals, good water resistance, decreased solvent resistance, minimum cure temperature of 79C (175F), 12-hour pot life
Ink Cure Type: Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Catalyst 77
Features & Benefits: Ambient and/or Heat Cure, adhesion promoting, cures at RT in 5 days, similar to Catalyst 45 with improved chemical resistance, maximum heat cure at 80C, 1 hour pot life
Ink Cure Type: Ambient and/or Heat Cure
ROHS Compliant: Yes
Accessory Products
AD-2001: Thinner for nominal adjustments in viscosity. Incrementally add 3 to 6% by weight.
AD-2002: Thinner for spray applications. Add 25 to 40% by volume.
AD-2003: Retarder to extend open time. Incrementally add 3 to 6% by weight.
AD-3002: Flow agent to eliminate crawling, pin-holing, and bubbling. Incrementally add 2 to 4% by weight. Mix gently to avoid over mixing.