Visprox TCP 9901 White EO Pad Printing Ink
TW Graphics
Visprox TCP 9901 White EO is the high-hide reference white in the TCP 9900 family — formulated to lay down brilliant, opaque coverage in a single pass on dark plastics, treated PP, glass, and aluminum.
The ‘EO’ designation stands for Extra Opaque, a heavier pigment loading than the standard White L mixing base. Use White EO when you need maximum hide power on black, navy, or saturated-color substrates without ghosting through.
Manufactured by TW Graphics in Commerce, California, USA under the Visprox brand. SKU: VX9901EOL1. Pack size: 1 Liter. Substrate range: PVC, ABS, polystyrene, polycarbonate (PC), acrylic (PMMA), PES, PET-G, pre-treated polypropylene (with Hardener N.2), aluminum, and glass (with Hardener N.5 or N.9 plus thermal cure). Used across cosmetics packaging (caps, bottles, jars, dispensers), medical devices (housings, dial faces, instrument scales), electronics (housings, buttons, displays), automotive components, sporting goods, toys, and consumer-product decoration. Glossy finish with excellent opacity, fast dust-free drying (≈ 1 minute), and full cure in 24 hours.
Price range: $82.00 through $410.00
Description
Benchmark extra-opaque white for pad printing on dark and colored substrates
Visprox TCP 9901 White EO is the high-hide reference white in the TCP 9900 family — formulated to lay down brilliant, opaque coverage in a single pass on dark plastics, treated PP, glass, and aluminum.
Why Choose This Product
Excellent Opacity
Heavy pigment loading delivers strong hide power in a single pass — particularly important for the EO (Extra Opaque) formulations on dark substrates.
Quick Drying
Dust-free in approximately one minute at room temperature, fully cured at 24 hours. Hot air drying takes seconds — critical for production cycle times.
Multi-Substrate Range
Prints on PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PES, PET-G, pre-treated PP, aluminum, and (with the right hardener) glass — covers virtually all industrial pad printing applications.
1K or 2K Versatile
Run as one-component for standard substrates, or add a hardener (N.2 / N.5 / N.9) for two-component performance on PP or glass.
What’s Included
- ✓One 1 Liter container of Visprox TCP 9901 White EO Pad Printing Ink (SKU: VX9901EOL1)
- ✓Manufacturer technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) available on request
- ✓Compatibility with the full Visprox TCP 9900 hardener, thinner, and retarder system
- ✓Lot number and batch traceability for production quality control
- ✓Live chat, phone, and email support from River City Supply’s pad printing specialists
See Pad Printing in Action
A demonstration of pad printing — how silicone pads pick up ink from etched clichés and transfer it onto curved, textured, or three-dimensional substrates.
Production Specifications at a Glance
Cliché Spec
Etch depth from 26 to 40 microns. Deeper for solid coverage, shallower for fine detail and halftones.
Pad Hardness
Compatible with silicone pads from 5 to 15 Shore — soft pads for textured/contoured surfaces, harder for flat work.
Drying Profile
Dust-free in 1 minute, fully cured at 24 hours air dry. Hot air drying reduces dust-free time to seconds.
Cleanup
Equipment cleans with Visprox Cleaner 920. Don’t leave hardener-mixed ink in equipment past pot life.
Background & Context
Pad Printing in Brief
Pad printing transfers ink from an etched plate (cliché) to a silicone pad, then onto the substrate. It’s the go-to process for printing on curved, textured, recessed, or three-dimensional surfaces — places where screen printing or rollers can’t reach.
1K or 2K — How to Decide
Run TCP 9900 as one-component (1K) on PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PES, and PET-G. Switch to two-component (2K) with the appropriate hardener for pre-treated PP (Hardener N.2) or glass (N.5 or N.9). 2K extends durability on every substrate but is required only on the difficult ones.
Industries Using TCP 9900
Cosmetics packaging (caps, jars, bottles), medical devices (housings, dial faces, instrument scales), electronics (housings, buttons, displays), automotive (interior trim, knobs, dashboards), promotional products, sporting goods, toys, and consumer goods of every kind.
Choosing the Right Hardener by Substrate
Use this guide to select the correct two-component hardener for your substrate. Always test on actual production parts before running a job.
| Substrate | Hardener | Addition | Cure |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC, ABS, PS | 1K (no hardener) | — | Air dry |
| PMMA, PES, PET-G | 1K (no hardener) | — | Air dry |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | 1K, optional N.2 | 0–5% | Air dry |
| Polyester / PET | Polyester Bonding Improver | Up to 20% | Air dry |
| Pre-treated Polypropylene (PP) | Hardener N.2 | Up to 10% | Air dry |
| Glass (high-cure) | Hardener N.5 | 20% | 150°C / 20 min |
| Glass (low-percentage) | Hardener N.9 | 6% | 150°C / 20 min |
How to Use This Product
A step-by-step workflow for safe, repeatable pad printing results. New to TCP 9900? Open live chat with the bubble in the bottom corner — fastest way to get questions answered before you start a job.
Determine Substrate Type
Check the ‘Choosing the Right Hardener’ table above. PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PES, and PET-G print 1K (no hardener). Pre-treated PP, glass, and metals require 2K with the right hardener.
Mix Ink Thoroughly
Stir until fully uniform — pigments settle in storage and need to be fully redispersed before any additives go in.
Add Hardener (2K Only)
If your substrate requires it, weigh in the correct hardener at the recommended percentage BEFORE thinning. Mix until fully uniform.
Adjust Viscosity
Add Thinner 10 (standard) or Thinner 2 (fast cycles) at approximately 5% by weight. Mix thoroughly. Add Retarder 4 only if ink dries on the cliché between cycles.
Set Up Cliché & Pad
Cliché etch depth: 26–40 microns (deeper for solid coverage, shallower for fine detail). Silicone pad hardness: 5–15 Shore (soft for textured surfaces, hard for flat work).
Test Print First
Run 5–10 test impressions. Check ink density, edge sharpness, pad release, and (after 24 hr) adhesion via cross-hatch tape test.
Run Production
Stay within pot life if running 2K (~48 hours). Re-thin gradually as solvent evaporates from the inkwell during long runs.
Cure Properly
Plastics: 24 hours air dry to full cure. Glass: 150°C / 20 min after printing. Hot air drying accelerates handling but full cure still needs the 24-hour window.
Clean Up
Clean equipment with Visprox Cleaner 920 (NCL920L5). Never use thinner as a cleaner — it leaves residues. Discard hardened-ink scraps; never store mixed 2K ink past pot life.
Important Notes
Run a tape test or chemical wipe on actual production substrates before committing to a job — substrates vary lot-to-lot, even from the same supplier.
When running 2K (with any hardener), mixed ink has approximately 48 hours of usable pot life. Mix only what you’ll use in that window.
Pre-treated PP must actually be pre-treated (flame, corona, or plasma) before printing. Untreated PP will fail every adhesion test regardless of hardener.
Shipping & Lead Time
This product ships direct from TW Graphics in Commerce, CA — our authorized manufacturer-distributor partner for the Visprox line. River City Supply takes your order; TW Graphics packs and ships.
Allow 1–2 business days for West Coast destinations and 3–5 business days nationwide via standard ground service. Free shipping over $200 — drop-ship items count toward the threshold.
TW Graphics manufactures the Visprox TCP 9900 line in Commerce, California. Drop-shipping direct from their facility means you receive the freshest possible lots with full batch traceability.
Talk to a Pad Printing Specialist
River City Supply has been distributing pad printing inks, presses, and chemistry since 2008. Not sure which TCP 9900 color, hardener, or thinner is right for your job? Reach out — our specialists will help you spec the right system the first time.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Reference data drawn from the manufacturer’s TCP 9900 technical data sheet. For application-specific advice, click the live chat bubble for fastest response.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | One- and two-component solvent-based pad printing ink, glossy finish |
| Brand | Visprox by TW Graphics |
| Distributor | TW Graphics |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VX9901EOL1 |
| Color | Extra Opaque White |
| Pantone Reference | No direct Pantone match (Extra Opaque White) |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Substrates | PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PES, PET-G, pre-treated PP, aluminum, glass |
| Cliché Etch Depth | 26 to 40 microns |
| Pad Hardness | 5 to 15 Shore (silicone) |
| Drying — Dust Free | ≈ 1 minute at room temperature |
| Drying — Full Cure | 24 hours air dry; seconds with hot air |
| Compatible Thinners | Thinner 2 (VVD-2 Fast PAD) — VXTH2L1; Thinner 10 — VXTH10L1 |
| Compatible Retarder | Retarder 4 — VXTH4L1 |
| Compatible Hardeners | N.2 (PP), N.5 (glass), N.9 (glass low-percentage) |
| Equipment Cleaner | Cleaner 920 (NCL920L5) |
| Pot Life (with hardener) | Approximately 48 hours after mixing |
| Light Fastness | Good (indoor and shaded outdoor use) |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent with hardener cure (alcohol, acetone, gasoline tested) |
| Pack Size | 1 Liter |
| Storage Temperature | 15–30°C (59–86°F), away from heat sources |
| Shelf Life (sealed) | 2 years from manufacture |
| Country of Origin | United States — Commerce, California |
| Ships From | TW Graphics — Commerce, California (drop-ship from manufacturer) |
| Lead Time | 1–2 business days West Coast; 3–5 business days nationwide via ground |
