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| HS Code | 716365 |
| Productname | Red Toner CLFY |
| Brand | CLFY |
| Model | CLFY |
| Producttype | Toner cartridge |
| Color | Red |
| Printtechnology | Laser |
| Packagingtype | Single cartridge |
| Unitcount | 1 |
| Storageconditions | Cool, dry place |
As an accredited Red Toner CLFY factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Red Toner CLFY is supplied in sealed, moisture-resistant 1 kg plastic containers with clear hazard and handling labels. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | A 20-foot FCL container is loaded with packaged Red Toner CLFY chemical, properly secured and labeled for safe transport. |
| Shipping | Red Toner CLFY is shipped in sealed, labeled containers in accordance with applicable transport regulations. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, ignition sources, and moisture. Handle with appropriate PPE; prevent spills and release to the environment. Keep containers closed when not in use. Ensure proper labeling and documentation accompany each shipment. |
| Storage | Store Red Toner CLFY in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, flames, and strong oxidizers. Keep containers tightly closed and clearly labeled; prevent dust generation and moisture ingress. Use grounded equipment and spill containment. Segregate from incompatible materials and follow the manufacturer’s SDS. Maintain good housekeeping and avoid inhalation or skin/eye contact. |
| Shelf Life | Red Toner CLFY has a shelf life of 24 months when stored unopened in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. |
Red Toner CLFY is incorporated into plasticized PVC calendering and profile extrusion compounds primarily through pre-dispersed pigment pastes or high-shear dry blends. On production lines using a two-roll mill with a friction ratio of 1:1.15 to 1:1.25, the pigment is added at 0.5–2.0 phr; below 0.3 phr colour strength variation across batches becomes visible in thin films under D65 illumination. The plasticizer absorption number of the pigment, measured according to ISO 787-5, alters the actual plasticizer demand of the compound: high oil absorption grades shift the gelation temperature upward by 3–8°C, requiring barrel temperature profiles from 140°C in the feed zone to 170°C at the die. In a Banbury internal mixer with a fill factor of 0.75, the pigment is preferably added after the PVC has reached 140–150°C to avoid excessive torque rise; addition too early can generate heat due to friction and cause local decomposition of the organic pigment. Calender bowl temperatures are normally held at 165–180°C. A filtration test through a 150 µm screen pack on a single-screw extruder with L/D 25:1 can identify undispersed pigment agglomerates; a pressure rise of more than 20–30 bar per hour indicates insufficient shear or incompatible stabilizer adsorption. With calcium-zinc stabilizer packages, batch-to-batch variance in free metal content can shift the lab-scale gelation time by ±5% under ISO 4574; with tin or lead stabilizer systems the interaction is less pronounced. End products include calendered films, extruded sealing profiles, and edge banding. Published data for this specific configuration is limited; production trials should validate gelation time and filter pressure before scale-up.
| Processing parameter | Representative range |
|---|---|
| Two-roll mill mixing temperature | 150–165°C |
| Banbury internal mixer drop temperature | 150–160°C |
| Single-screw extruder barrel profile | 140/150/160/170°C |
| Calender bowl temperature | 165–180°C |
| Pigment loading in flexible PVC compound | 0.5–2.0 phr |
| Required dispersion fineness in paste | ≤ 20 µm per ISO 1524 |
In polypropylene and high-density polyethylene injection moulding, Red Toner CLFY is let down from a pigment masterbatch at 2–4% by weight into natural resin. Processing temperatures of 220–240°C for PP and 180–220°C for HDPE are within the thermal stability envelope of many organic red toners, but holding time at melt temperature above 240°C for more than 10 min shifts hue toward yellow. The pigment acts as a heterogeneous nucleating agent in PP; at loadings above 0.5% final pigment content, differential shrinkage in a moulded plaque can increase warpage by 0.2–0.5 mm across a 100 mm span, measured according to ISO 294-4. Mould filling speed and holding pressure must compensate for the increase in melt viscosity; injection pressure can rise by 5–10% at the same shot size when final pigment concentration exceeds 1%. Lightfastness in injection-moulded articles is evaluated under ISO 4892-2 method A and classified using ISO 105-B02; organic red toners typically show Blue Wool scale 6–7 in full shade, dropping to 4–5 in 1:10 titanium dioxide reductions. The end products are rigid packaging, caps, appliance housings, and thin-wall containers. Pre-drying of the masterbatch carrier resin at 80°C for 4 h is required when the relative humidity exceeds 60% to prevent moisture streak defects in the moulded part.
Solvent-borne nitrocellulose/polyurethane packaging gravure systems disperse Red Toner CLFY in a high-speed bead mill or three-roll mill at 8–12% pigment loading on total ink weight. The grind fineness is checked with a Hegman gauge according to ISO 1524; a reading of 6–7 (30–20 µm) is required before letdown. The toner aggregates adsorb nitrocellulose and polyurethane resin on the surface; when resin adsorption is too low, pigment flooding occurs in the doctor blade area and print density drops. In a bead mill with 0.8–1.0 mm zirconium oxide beads, residence time is adjusted so that the millbase temperature remains below 45°C to prevent nitrocellulose degradation. Solvent release is governed by the solvent blend: ethyl acetate/isopropanol/methoxypropanol ratios are adjusted so that the final ink viscosity is 18–25 s in a DIN 4 mm cup at 25°C. In high-speed gravure cylinders engraved at 60–80 lines/cm, edge sharpness and dot skip are influenced by the pigment's redispersibility after press stoppage. Laminated structures using solventless PU adhesives require residual solvent levels below 5 mg/m², determined by headspace GC following DIN EN 13628-1, because retained ethyl acetate or isopropanol can reduce bond strength after curing. Production-scale presses with 250–350 m/min line speed show blade wear increases when pigment dispersion contains particles above 20 µm. End products include snack food packaging, shrink sleeve labels, and pharmaceutical overwrap films.
Because Red Toner CLFY is inherently hydrophobic, aqueous flexographic inks require a different dispersion strategy. Dry pigment is pre-wetted with a nonionic or anionic dispersant at 15–25% active matter on pigment weight; the millbase is then diluted into an acrylic-urethane emulsion system to a final pigment content of 6–10%. pH is maintained at 8.5–9.5 using ammonia or 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; below 8.0 the dispersion can body or flocculate on the press. Print density and rewetting are evaluated on coated paper and polyethylene film using ISO 12647-6; the most common failure is pinhole formation in solid areas when the surface tension of the ink exceeds 38 mN/m. End uses include paper shopping bags, napkins, and corrugated preprint. Published data for this specific configuration is limited; press-side viscosity stabilisation requires an ink maker to monitor temperature-controlled ink pans at 22–25°C.
| Reference | Application condition | Parameter commonly requested |
|---|---|---|
| EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 | Toy inks and plastic parts | Migration of barium, cadmium, lead, chromium, mercury, arsenic, antimony, selenium |
| ASTM F963-17 | Surface coatings on children's products | Soluble heavy metal content |
| EU 10/2011 | Food-contact plastics and inks (if intended) | Overall migration and specific migration limits |
| REACH Annex XVII Entry 43 | Azo-based red toners | Release of restricted aromatic amines |
Sulphur-cured NBR, SBR, and natural rubber compounds incorporate Red Toner CLFY at 1–3 phr during masterbatch mixing in a tangential internal mixer. The main process risk is interference with cure kinetics: acidic pigment surfaces can reduce the activity of sulfenamide accelerators, shifting optimum cure time by 5–10% as measured on an oscillating-disc curemeter under ISO 6502. Mill mixing temperatures should be kept below 110°C to prevent premature scorch; Mooney viscosity at 100°C is typically recorded before addition to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The pigment can be dispersed to a dispersion rating of 4–5 according to ISO 11345. End products include gaskets, floor mats, and shoe soles. Avoid combination with high-aromatic extender oils above 30 phr, as the pigment may extract into the oil phase and cause surface bleed under compression set testing at 70°C.
Thermoset powder coatings based on carboxyl-functional polyester and triglycidyl isocyanurate do not tolerate pigment agglomerates above 32 µm. Red Toner CLFY is pre-mixed with resin, hardener, and flow control additive in a high-intensity mixer, then melt-extruded on a twin-screw extruder with barrel temperatures of 80–110°C and a screw speed of 200–400 rpm. The extrudate is cooled, crushed, and classified through a 140 mesh screen. Pigment loading in powder coatings is usually 1–5%; dry-hiding and tinctorial strength are controlled by the degree of pigment dispersion in the extrudate rather than by simple blending. Cure conditions of 180°C for 15 min or 200°C for 10 min require a pigment with sufficient heat resistance; overbake at 220°C for 30 min can cause darkening or hue shift. Final products include architectural metal parts, domestic appliance panels, and automotive under-hood brackets.
For solvent-borne coil coatings applied to aluminium or galvanized steel, Red Toner CLFY is dispersed into a polyester-melamine or polyurethane crosslinking system at 0.5–2.0% pigment-to-binder ratio. The coating is applied by reverse roller coater at dry film thicknesses of 15–25 µm and cured at peak metal temperatures of 224–241°C for 30–60 s. Under ISO 7724-3, colour difference after weathering is tracked; a ΔE of less than 3 after 1000 h of ISO 16474-2 exposure is the typical acceptance limit for exterior building profiles. Migration resistance is determined by the crosslink density of the cured matrix, not by film thickness; a coating with a methylol-to-carboxyl ratio below 0.8 will show pigment bleed into a white overcoat even at 20 µm film thickness. The main end products are pre-painted roofing sheets, siding panels, and appliance laminates. Overbake in gas-fired ovens above 250°C can accelerate pigment decomposition; thermogravimetric analysis at 10°C/min shows onset mass loss for organic red toners near 280–320°C depending on surface treatment.
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Red Toner CLFY is a dry, two-component electrophotographic toner supplied under the model designation CLFY for red printing in cut-sheet and continuous-feed digital presses that use a fifth imaging station or spot-colour replacement assembly. The powder is specified for negative triboelectric charging against coated ferrite carrier and is supplied as a free-flowing dry powder with a moisture content of ≤ 0.5 wt% determined by Karl Fischer titration according to ISO 15512:2019. Lot certification controls volume-median particle diameter to 5.8 µm to 6.4 µm using ISO 13320-1:2020, charge-to-mass ratio to 18 µC/g to 26 µC/g using ASTM F1425 blow-off at 23 °C and 50 % RH, and ring-and-ball softening point to 105 °C to 115 °C using ASTM E28. Bulk density is controlled between 0.35 g/cm³ and 0.45 g/cm³ by volumetric filling, and the Dv10/Dv90 ratio is specified at ≤ 1.35 to limit fines and oversize particle tails. Published peer-reviewed data specific to CLFY are limited; the values reproduced here are manufacturer target values from product-data documentation and must be revalidated on the target engine because developability depends on carrier age, developer mixing, and environmental conditions.
| Property | Target value | Test method or condition |
|---|---|---|
| Volume-median particle diameter | 5.8 µm to 6.4 µm | ISO 13320-1:2020, dry dispersion |
| Dv10/Dv90 ratio | ≤ 1.35 | ISO 13320-1:2020 |
| Charge-to-mass ratio | 18 µC/g to 26 µC/g | ASTM F1425, blow-off, 23 °C, 50 % RH |
| Ring-and-ball softening point | 105 °C to 115 °C | ASTM E28 |
| Moisture content | ≤ 0.5 wt% | ISO 15512:2019 |
| Bulk density | 0.35 g/cm³ to 0.45 g/cm³ | Volumetric fill |
Negative triboelectric charging arises from contact exchange between toner particles and coated ferrite carrier in the developer sump. The charge control system on the particle surface is humidity-sensitive: at 70 % RH, moisture adsorption reduces blow-off Q/m by approximately 3 µC/g to 5 µC/g relative to 50 % RH, and above 80 % RH carrier bead conductivity may rise enough to disturb the development field and produce red background in non-image areas. Below 20 % RH, static electrification can cause branched dusting and drum contamination. Production rooms should maintain 20 % RH to 70 % RH; outside this window, the toner replenisher rate is not a substitute for dehumidification. Combination with amine-based charge-control agents is not recommended; amine-functional surface species can reverse tribocharge polarity and may promote premature crosslinking in the binder during fusing. CLFY-specific field data at the extreme boundaries are limited, so qualification tests should include developer mass and Q/m measurements at the target humidity and after 5000 developer revolutions to confirm charge stability.
Before machine loading, sealed containers are conditioned at 20 °C to 25 °C and 40 % RH to 60 % RH for at least 24 h. In bulk supply systems, the hopper must be purged with dry air and fitted with a humidity sensor to prevent moisture uptake above 0.5 wt%. For two-component development units, CLFY is metered into a developer sump containing coated ferrite carrier with a mean bead diameter of 35 µm to 45 µm; carrier specifications are engine-specific and must match the original developer formulation. The toner concentration in the developer is typically maintained between 4 wt% and 7 wt% toner/carrier, but the applicable setpoint is set by the press manufacturer because the charge induction and toner transfer fields differ between alternating-current and direct-current development systems. After initial fill, agitation should run for at least 5 min before image quality is judged; a longer charge stabilization run may be required if the carrier was stored in non-hermetic bags.
CLFY is intended as a fifth-station red, not as a process magenta replacement. Spectral measurements under ISO 13655 with D50 and 2° observer on a black backing show higher reflectance above 600 nm and lower blue absorption than typical process magenta, allowing a solid red brand colour to be printed without building red by overprinting magenta and yellow halftones. When the RIP maps a brand red to the red station, the neutral axis must be recalibrated; otherwise ΔE between quarter-tone patches can exceed 4.0 on an ISO 12647-2 control strip. In a five-station digital production press, substitution of CLFY for process magenta overprint reduced ink-film thickness on uncoated stock but increased halftone dot-gain sensitivity to developer age: after 50,000 A4 prints, solid density in the red channel remained above 1.4 only when carrier and replenisher were maintained within specification. Operators should use the RIP spot-colour table rather than the process CMYK build for brand-specified reds; in mixed CMYK+red queues, the red station should be introduced after the CMY linearization curves are fixed, not before.
| Attribute | CLFY target | Universal red/magenta class | Test method or criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triboelectric polarity | Negative against coated ferrite | Negative or positive depending on carrier | ASTM F1425 blow-off |
| Particle size distribution | Dv50 5.8 µm to 6.4 µm, Dv10/Dv90 ≤ 1.35 | Often broader, Dv50 6.5 µm to 9.0 µm | ISO 13320-1:2020 |
| Development configuration | Two-component only | Mono- or two-component | Engine developer type |
| Fuser oil compatibility | Oil-less capable | May require silicone oil | Laboratory hot offset test |
| Red gamut role | Fifth-station spot red | Often process magenta only | ISO 13655 spectral measurement |
Fusing of CLFY is governed by the binder melt rheology. Differential scanning calorimetry by ISO 11357-2:2020 typically shows a glass transition onset below 65 °C and a melting endotherm between 90 °C and 110 °C for the polymer fraction; these values are material-class data and not a release specification. In a parallel-plate rheometer at 120 °C, the complex viscosity of the binder phase is reported in the range 3,000 Pa·s to 8,000 Pa·s at 1 Hz, sufficient for flow into uncoated paper fiber gaps but low enough to produce a coherent film at nip dwell times above 25 ms. The hot offset boundary is reached when the fused toner splits cohesively and redeposits onto the fuser roller; in laboratory tests this begins at approximately 180 °C to 190 °C for a clean roller, but the threshold can fall to 165 °C if silicone oil is absent and the roller surface is contaminated with paper filler. On production presses, the surface temperature setpoint should be established using a full-page red solid at maximum density and a black-backing visual comparison. A setpoint increment of 5 °C is recommended to avoid crossing the hot offset boundary because once offset begins, it propagates to the next sheet and is not removed by paper path cleaning alone. For heavyweight coated stocks above 200 g/m², the required fuser temperature may exceed the hot offset boundary unless process speed is reduced or the fuser roller hardness is increased; CLFY-specific fusing maps for this configuration are limited, so press trials must use offline measurement of gloss, adhesion, and offset rather than a single temperature value.
After a previous magenta or red toner is flushed from the fifth-station developer unit, residual toner at 2 wt% can depress the Q/m plateau and create halftone ghosting. The developer should be run with CLFY and fresh carrier until the old-toner concentration falls below 0.5 wt% or until two consecutive blow-off readings fall within the 18 µC/g to 26 µC/g band. Developer mass per unit area on the magnetic roller should be maintained between 0.35 mg/cm² and 0.55 mg/cm² for stable solid density above 1.4 measured by ISO 5-3. If solid density falls below 1.3, carrier ageing and developer concentration should be checked before increasing toner feed, because excessive toner reduces background margin and increases dusting. On high-coverage red jobs, replenisher calibration should be verified using ISO/IEC 19798 page-yield runs; CLFY-specific yield data are engine-dependent and are not transferable from one press model to another. This operational boundary separates CLFY from many universal red toners, which are often formulated with a wider charge window but lower colour saturation.
Rub resistance of fused CLFY prints is assessed on a Sutherland rub tester according to ASTM D5264 with a 1.0 kg weight and 100 cycles. On 90 g/m² matt-coated paper, no visible red transfer to receptor stock is observed when the fuser temperature remains inside the hot offset boundary. Lightfastness is measured under ISO 12040 with filtered xenon arc exposure. Red pigments are more fugitive than carbon black; low-cost red electrophotographic toners can exceed ΔE 3.0 after 100 h exposure, while lightfast grades maintain ΔE ≤ 1.5. Published data for CLFY under ISO 12040 are limited, and outdoor signage cannot be specified without independent xenon-arc certification. Blade filming is a known limitation in two-component systems when toner particles below 4.0 µm accumulate; CLFY's distribution is controlled at the lower tail, but aged carrier can grind particles and generate fines during service. Developer should be screened at each maintenance interval, and material retained on a 400-mesh screen should be examined for carrier fracture. Unopened CLFY containers are specified for 24 months storage life when held at 10 °C to 30 °C and below 60 % RH. Partially emptied containers must be resealed and stored with desiccant; freezing must be avoided because condensation after thawing promotes irreversible agglomeration. Under Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, CLFY is not classified as hazardous. It is formulated without RoHS-restricted substances above the maximum concentration values in Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863. No food-contact assessment has been identified for CLFY, so it is not specified for direct food-packaging applications. Waste toner from CLFY should follow local industrial-waste requirements for polymer-bound pigments; incineration is preferred over landfill where permitted.
