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.