REMOVING INK WITH SOLVENTS NOTE: – If inks contain metal ...

Cleaning Ink off Metal Press Parts
Never use water or household detergents!
Use rubbing alcohol and cloth.
Mineral spirits (paint thinner) can be used with instructor permission.
Cleaning Ink off Brushes
Water Base Ink
1. Wipe off excess ink on newspaper.
2. Wash with warm water and dishwashing soap.
3. Rinse with warm water.
NOTE:
If any inks you used contain metals, such as Titanium White, do not rinse in sink.
Wash brush in solution from container labeled “Brush Cleaning Solution: May Contain Metals”.
Oil Base Ink
1. Wipe off excess ink on newspaper.
2. Swish brushes sequentially in our four-container brush washing station.
Container 1: Murphy’s Oil Soap & Water
Container 2: Vegetable Oil
Container 3: Dishwashing detergent & Water
Container 4: Water
3. Wash with warm water and dishwashing soap.
4. Rinse with warm water.
NOTE:
Inform instructor if container contents are dirty and need replacement.
Instructor will store spent solution in container labeled “Spent Brush Cleaning Solution” for recycling.