Reformulación de un activador para la aplicación en todo tipo de artículo a base de la transferencia de pintura en agua a temperatura ambiente

Abstract

The present research project aims to support the reformulation of a more feasible activator for the novel technique of WATER PRINTING TRANSFER. This activator reformulates through various random tests and experiments. Once we selected the substances to use, we proceeded with reformulating the paint activator in the workshops of a Riobamba-based company specializing in special paints, using appropriate materials and following safety standards while working. The activator for paint is reformulated with products that we can find in the nearest paint store It consists of four basic thinners, such as the commercially known 2k thinner or also known as Acrylic, polyurethane thinner or PU Thinner, polyurethane diluent or polyurethane leveler, and commercial acetone These materials were initially used in different volumes, and after several attempts, we were able to determine a specific volume for each substance used in the tests All of this was done at different temperatures and a particular Ph. At the end of the reformulation, the painting process was carried out by transfer in water and in our case water at room temperature which after 18 months of constant practice we have reduced the margin of error at the time of its placement in the different materials, once the WTR system was applied, the tests were carried out on various articles of other materials, each with the aim of determining chemical resistance and adhesion, tests that were carried out based on INEN standards. All this is based on previous work, giving a positive result since now it is possible to work at room temperature and we no longer need expensive equipment, not to mention the savings for the entrepreneur's pocket and savings in working time.