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Specs for federal standard #595 pertaining to water based inks

I have a request to print a 6 mil vinyl for fire extinguishers. The ink spec is Fed Standard # 595-- gray #16187 & Black #17038. I am looking for a copy of the spec that I can print and forward to my ink manufacturer to make sure that we are in compliance. We are a flexographic printer of pressure sensitive labels we use water based inks.

Jay Katz
Sterling Label & Tape - New Windsor, New York
2003

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FED-STD-595B COLORS USED IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT is strictly hardcopy.

To obtain via mail, set up a DODSSP customer account at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/registration/registration.cfm, then place a request via the ASSIST system. Note: this is a paint standard (although frequently used for dyes and inks).

Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California
Finishing.com honored Ken for his countless carefully researched responses. He passed away May 14, 2015.
Rest in peace, Ken. Thank you for your hard work which the finishing world, and we at finishing.com, continue to benefit from.
2003

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