THE ORIGIN: Developed in the 1980s to solve the problem of pricing guns smearing on frozen poultry. It wasn't designed for graffiti; it was designed to bite through ice and wax.
THE MECHANISM:
| Ingredient | Function | Mass (g) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHANOL (SDA-3A) | Base Carrier | 400g | 40.0% |
| METHANOL (ACS) | Deep Penetrant | 150g | 15.0% |
| N-PROPYL ACETATE | Adhesion Promoter | 100g | 10.0% |
| N-BUTANOL | Flow/Retarder | 100g | 10.0% |
| ISOPROPANOL | Flash Dry Agent | 100g | 10.0% |
| MIBK (Ketone) | Resin Solvent | 50g | 5.0% |
| BUTYL CELLOSOLVE | Coupling Agent | 50g | 5.0% |
| POLYAMIDE RESIN | Freezer Binder | 30g | 3.0% |
| BASIC VIOLET 1 | Staining Dye | 20g | 2.0% |
In a grounded stainless steel vessel, combine the Ethanol, Methanol, and Isopropanol. Once mixed, add the heavier solvents (n-Propyl Acetate, n-Butanol, and MIBK). Agitate slowly to prevent static buildup.
Slowly sift the Polyamide Resin into the solvent vortex. This resin is difficult to dissolve cold. In an industrial setting, the jacketed tank would be heated to 35°C. For reconstruction, stir vigorously until the solution is amber and clear with no solids remaining.
Add the Basic Violet 1 powder last. This dye is extremely potent. Mix for 30 minutes to ensure full saturation. Filter through a 100-micron mesh to remove undissolved dye particles before bottling.
This spinoff abandons the standard ink base for a Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Celluloid). The secret weapon is Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil). In industrial chemistry, it acts as a Swelling Agent, forcing plastic surfaces to open up and accept the dye before the lacquer seals it.
| Component | Role | Ratio | % | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACETONE (100%) | Rapid Solvent | 3 Parts | 60% | 300ml |
| XYLENE | Flow Retarder | 1 Part | 20% | 100ml |
| NITROCELLULOSE | Hard Lacquer | Saturation | ~4% | 12-15 Balls |
| METHYL SALICYLATE | Substrate Sweller | 0.3 Parts | 6% | 30ml |
| METHYL VIOLET 2B | The Stain | Saturation | ~5% | 25g |
Cut balls into quarters. Drop into 300ml Acetone. They will dissolve into goo in 20 mins.
Add 100ml Xylene. This retards the drying time to allow smooth flow.
Add 30ml Wintergreen Oil and 25g Methyl Violet. Shake violently.
RESULT: HIGH GLOSS NITRO-LACQUER