Printing inks - Water based - detailed information 
| Quality |
Particle size distribution * |
Optical characteristics |
L / NL |
| |
D10 (µm)
|
D50 (µm)
|
D90 (µm)
|
|
|
| Aquastab 8980/PM9B/65-35 ** |
4
|
15
|
42
|
fine/brilliant |
L |
| Aquastab 80000A/PM9B/65-35 |
2
|
7
|
20
|
very fine/high coverage |
L |
| Aquastab 90000/A/PM9B/65-35 |
2
|
5,5
|
16
|
very fine/high coverage |
L |
* Values of particle size distribution are based on powder analysis
| ** e.g. : Aquastab 8980/PM9B/65-35 |
8980 |
Pigment quality |
|
PM9B : based on methoxy propanol & additives
Also available in PGE9B: based on a low VOC carrier and additives
|
Solvent Type |
| |
65: |
65% solids |
| |
35: |
35% liquids |
Indicative Formulations
The Aquastab range of aluminium pastes was developed to provide increased stability in water based systems.
| Aluminium: |
Aquastab 80000A/PM9B/75-25 |
|
| Water: |
10% |
|
| Binders: |
70% |
Zinpol 146 and 132 (Worlee) or Carboset 1594 (Noveon) |
How to Use
1/ Add a small quantity of water to the aluminium paste and mix until pre-dispersion is homogeneous.
2/ Add pre-dispersion to binder using a slow rotation mixer (50RPM).
3/ Add remainder quantity of water and eventually other pre-dissolved additives.
Note
Use binders with a neutral PH for optimal stability results.