This means that a printing factory that prints both CDs and DVDs procures only DVD Ink. Recently, necessity for Braille printing such as signs, displays, brochures, etc. for visually handicapped people has been advocated, accordingly its demand has been increasing. Braille needs 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm High dots, abrasion proof strength, comfortable texture, and clearness. Also, as for rheological property, it requires degassing property so that no air is involved in the ink, besides High viscosity to prevent ink spread and proper thixotropy are needed. In terms of film hardness, thick film, gloss, abrasion proof, etc.
Thixotropic property is remarkable, and reproduction of gaze-like pattern is good.
Showing good transparency, and non-glare printing. High viscosity and transparency. For flat matt finishing. Grain pattern looks prominent, showing good scratch resistance. Grain texture is rather week, but it shows DP-1 type finishing.