Bronze / Copper pastes for water based printing inks

for waterbased printing inks - detailed information

Quality Particle size
distribution *
Apparent
density
Optical
characteristics
  D10 (µm) D50 (µm) D90 (µm)  (g/cm³)  
Aquastab 9000/PM8B/80-20 **
3 9 20 0,8 Fine/brilliant
Aquastab 13000/PM8B/80-20 2 7 16 0,8 Very fine/ high coverage

* Values of particle size distribution are based on powder analysis.

** e.g. :Aquastab 9000/PM8B/80-20 Aquastab 9000 Pigment quality
 

PM8B : based on methoxy propanol and additives (1)

Solvent Type
  80: 80% solids
  20: 20% liquids

(1) : also available in PGE8B : based on a low VOC carrier and additives. Other liquid ratios available on request.

Indicative Formulations

Bronze: 35%  
Water: 10%  
Binders: 55% Zinpol 146 (Worlee) or Carboset 1594 (Noveon)

How to use

1/ Add a small quantity of water to bronze- paste and mix until predispersion is homogeneous.
2/ Add predispersion 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.

Technical info/formulation guidelines /application

All bronze Powders are available in the shades Rich Gold, Rich Pale Gold and Pale Gold.
Copper Gold shades available from the 2500 to 6000 range.
Deep gold available in range 36 -4000.

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Quality Application icon Particle size distribution
D50 (µm)
Optical characteristics TDS SDS
Aquastab 9000 /PM8B/80-20     More info 9 Fine/brilliant
MSDS   Bronze Powders
Aquastab 13000 /PM8B/85-15   More info 7 Very fine/high coverage
MSDS   Bronze Powders

Please note that the above values are typical values and are therefore meant as indication only. Please consult the TDS for more precise information.

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