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T-25 Characteristics 1 component pad printing ink Elastic and glossy ink film, physically drying Product range 11 basic color shades and transparent white Process colors for 4-color set Highly opaque white, black, yellow and red Silver Excellent adhesion properties on untreated polypropylene Corresponds to common industrial standards and the EuPIA Exclusion Policy REACH regulation (SVHC) GADSL list (automotive sector) Compliant with the current European standard EN 71-3 Good mechanical and chemical resistance High light fastness and weather resistance

T-28 Characteristics 2 component pad printing ink Highly opaque, glossy and physically drying Product range 11 basic color shades and transparent white Process colors for 4-color set Highly opaque white and black Universal pad printing ink for printing and coating of glass, ceramics and metal Drying of ink film at room temperature or heat0forced oven drying for 20 minutes at 80 C (176 F) Excellent adhesion immediately after heat-drying Very good resistance against chemicals, alkalines, water, solvents and abrasion High dishwater resistance (500/2000 cycles minimum in household/industrial dishwasher) Heavy-metal-free formulations (according to the current European standard EN 71-3) Complies with the requirements of the current California Proposition 65 List Ice water and frost resistance down to -20 C High light fastness and weather resistance

T-200 Characteristics 1 component or 2 component pad printing ink High opacity, high gloss and fast drying Product range 10 basic color shades and transparent white Process colors for 4-color set Highly opaque white and black Silver and gold Free from phthalates and BPA as well as cyclohexanone, butyl glycolate and aromatic solvents Corresponds to common industrial standards and the EuPIA Exclusion Policy REACH regulation (SVHC) Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21) Canadian Hazardous Products Act (R.S., c.h-3, s.1) USP Medical Class VI GADSL list

T-200 (Continued) Meets the criteria of Michigan testing institute; can therefore be used for compounds in automotive sector Compliant with the current European standard EN 71-3 Low PAH, category 1 according to AfPS GS 2014:01 RoHS compliant (2015/863/EU)//(2011/65/EU) Suitable for printing onto the non-food contact side of packaging Compliant with the current toy safety directive Good mechanical and chemical resistance Excellent adhesion properties Machine speeds of up to 4000 pieces per hour Very high opacity through special pigmentation High light fastness and weather resistance

RUCO Pad Printing Auxiliaries *** Free from aromatic hydrocarbons *** Thinner, Standard (1 L) Thinner, Multicolor Printing (1 L) Thinner, Slow (1 L) Thinner, Fast (1 L) Retarder (1 L) Universal Cleaner (1 L) Cleaner for Cleaning Equipment (1 L) Biodegradable Cleaner (1 L)

RUCO Pad Printing Auxiliaries *** Additives containing aromatic hydrocarbons *** Thinner, Standard (1 L) Thinner, Standard (1 L) Thinner, Fast (1 L) Thinner, Special (1 L) Retarder (1 L) Special Retarder (1 L) Universal Cleaner (1 L) Cleaner for Cleaning Equipment (1 L) Levelling Agent (1 L) Hardener Adhesion Modifier Glass (100 ml) Adhesion Modifier PP (1 L)

937LED Series UV screen printing inks, LED-curing www.rucousa.com

Our 935UV Series has a well deserved reputation as the industry standard in durability, printability and opacity. So what s new about 937LED? With the emergence of UV/LED curing technology as a proven alternative to conventional mercury vapor UV curing we developed a new solution called 900- UV/LED specifically formulated for UV/LED curing systems. Along the way our R&D team identified a major advantage of this new series it developed a more durable print within minutes after curing. By contrast, existing series all required a post-cure period of at least 24 hours before achieving the same level of durability. One solution for both LED and mercury vapor UV New 937LED Series combines the proven superior print qualities of 935UV and the immediate durability of 900-UV/LED into one universal solution that is suited to not just UV/LED curing but also conventional mercury vapor UV curing systems. 937LED represents the single biggest advancement in UV screen printing ink technology for glass in many years. www.rucousa.com

du ra bil i ty noun: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. The most critical measure of success is whether your printed image meets the durability requirements of the end user; from high speed filling lines to multiple dishwashing cycles or ice water immersion. RUCO 937LED inks meet the toughest durability standards, and do so while eliminating the need for a 24 hour post cure period. 937LED users print, pack and ship same-day with superior process security provided by the industry leader in durability. www.rucousa.com

Dishwasher Resistance Dishwashing resistance is critical in the drinkware market. RUCO 937LED offers superior durability that exceeds even the most critical requirements: Home dishwasher: minimum of 500 cycles Commercial industrial dishwasher: minimum of 1,000 cycles Pencil Hardness Test With the pencil test* we re able to measure the durability of the ink film surface with a pencil hardness between H1 and H 6. The typical accepted range is between 3H and 5H. With 937LED inks we can achieve a value of more than > 5 H. *Ritz Härteprüfer nach Wolff-Wilborn Type 291 www.rucousa.com

Crosshatch/Tape Test The cross hatch tape test (ASTM D3359-09) checks the level of adhesion to the substrate. First the printed image is scored using a crosshatch cutting tool, then tape is applied. When the tape is pulled off we re able to quantify the amount of ink removed. With proper pre-treatment we can achieve a result between 5B (0%) and 4B (>5%). (Values of 4B to 5B are considered passing.) 5B (0%) 4B (>5%) 3B (5-15%) 2B (15-35%) 1B (35-65%) New 937LED inks develop scratch resistance within minutes, not hours or days like other types. Properly treated and cured, bottles printed with 937LED will pass crosshatch tape testing after just 5-10 minutes. This means that packing immediately into cardboard or bulk packing is safer with 937LED. www.rucousa.com

937LED Custom Color Mixing System Stock only the RUCO basic inks to mix any Pantone color in-house We provide Pantone formulas to mix any color in any batch size right away Minimal equipment needed (gram scale, mixing cups and stirrers) Respond to your customers custom color requests same-day No mixing charges Mix only what you need, no waste ink Part Number 937LED2185 937LED2186 937LED3359 937LED3360 937LED3361 937LED5416 937LED5417 937LED6158 937LED1055 937LED9075 Description M1 Yellow M2 Yellow M3 Orange M5 Red M6 Rose M7 Violet M8 Blue M9 Green M11 White M12 Black www.rucousa.com

937LED Custom Color Mixing System The RUCO Mixing Formula Guide calculates each formula to the batch size you specify. It also automatically calculates the amount of adhesion modifier to add depending on batch size entered. The formulas provided here are for simulating colors displayed in the PANTONE Color Formula Guide. Simulations to PANTONE Colors provided by this RUCO Basic Ink System may not simulate PANTONE identified solid color standards unless used with A.M.Ramp & Co.GmbH, Druckfarbenfabrik s Pantone, Inc. approved basic color inks and in accordance with instructions of the RUCOLOR Mixing Formulation Booklet. Pantone, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any printing inaccuracies in this formulation guide. www.rucousa.com

o pac i ty noun; the condition of lacking transparency or translucence; opaqueness. 937LED High Opacity HD White and Black RUCO 937LED inks offer the highest opacity in UV inks; able to cover clear, green and even amber glass with brilliant, opaque color. Part Number Description Uses 937LED1054 Opaque HD White high opacity printing white 937LED9074 Opaque HD Black high opacity printing black www.rucousa.com

Secure Print Processing RUCO inks are certified by independent 3 rd party labs to meet all applicable product safety regulations including: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) California Proposition 65 REACH European Initiative EN71 (part 3, Safety of Toys) Directive 2009/48/EC safety of toys www.rucousa.com

Why RUCO? We are a mid-sized ink manufacturer focused on specific market niches where we have technical expertise and product quality advantages to offer. Glass container decorating is a key area of focus for RUCO, and we re proud of our reputation as industry leader. We work closely with all manufacturers of screen printing machines, UV curing equipment, pre-treatment systems and more to create the synergy needed to offer RUCO ink users the most comprehensive technical service available. We ve helped our partners achieve success in decorating glass containers with UV inks since 1999 in businesses ranging from high volume, high-speed automatic printing to semi-automatic boutique operations. Every printer has different needs and requirements, and we re positioned to help in every case. This holistic approach to the process is how we set ourselves apart and create a true partnership with our customers to achieve the best possible results. www.rucousa.com

937UV-LED Series Spot Colors and Additives Opaque HD White Opaque HD Black Leveling Agent Adhesion Modifier Reactive Thinner UV Thinner Relief Lacquer Black Light Varnish Glow in the Dark Green Pantone/custom match Surface Curing Promoter Depth Curing Promoter

Color Matching We have the ability to color match for our customers at our facilities, or they can do it in-house if they would like.

RUCO Custom Color Mixing System Mixing in-house with the Custom Color Mixing System Mixing your own colors in house is easy No need to stock expensive, pre-mixed custom colors that you may never use again We provide Pantone formulas so you can mix any color in any batch size right away Minimal equipment needed No waiting for custom color deliveries Respond to your customers custom color requests same-day No mixing charges Mix only what you need, no waste ink (above) The RUCO Mixing System shades RUCO USA Inc. 915 N. Central Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191 Ph 866-373-7912 email info@rucousa.com online www.rucousa.com

RUCO Custom Color Mixing System Mixing in-house with the Custom Color Mixing System Each RUCO Series of ink is based on a mono-pigmented base mixing system Using mono-pigmented base colors we can achieve pure, brilliant color shades The base colors are assigned a designation number 1 through 12 for ease of use The average Pantone custom color formula contains four basic colors A typical formula looks like this: Pantone 185c Red M1 20.3grams M3 10.8grams M5 61.0grams M11 7.9grams RUCO USA Inc. 915 N. Central Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191 Ph 866-373-7912 email info@rucousa.com online www.rucousa.com

RUCO Custom Color Mixing System Mixing in-house with the Custom Color Mixing System A simple in-house custom color mixing setup includes: Gram scale with 0.1g sensitivity Un-waxed or lined paper cups Wooden stirrers Ink Mixing Instructions: 1. Place the mixing cup on the scale. 2. Tare (zero-out) the scale. 3. Pour the first ingredient into the mixing cup to exactly the required weight. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each ingredient. 5. Remove the mixing cup from the scale and mix thoroughly. RUCO USA Inc. 915 N. Central Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191 Ph 866-373-7912 email info@rucousa.com online www.rucousa.com

RUCO Custom Color Mixing System The Pantone Mixing Formula Guide Finding the right formula is easy with our Pantone Mixing Guide, and the Guide automatically calculates each formula to the batch size you need. The formulas provided here are for simulating colors displayed in the PANTONE Color Formula Guide. Simulations to PANTONE Colors provided by this RUCO Basic Ink System may not simulate PANTONE identified solid color standards unless used with A.M.Ramp & Co.GmbH, Druckfarbenfabrik s Pantone, Inc. approved basic color inks and in accordance with instructions of the RUCOLOR Mixing Formulation Booklet. Pantone, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any printing inaccuracies in this formulation guide. RUCO USA Inc. 915 N. Central Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191 Ph 866-373-7912 email info@rucousa.com online www.rucousa.com