Introduction :
Americos Print 160 is a highly concentrated synthetic thickener for pigment
printing. It is not affected by electrolytes. It is suitable for pigment
printing on cotton as well as on synthetic textiles.
General Properties :
| Composition |
Based on Polyacrylate |
| Appearance |
White, low-viscose dispersion |
| Ionicity |
Anionic |
| pH |
7 ± 1.0 |
| Brookfield viscosity at 20°C |
2000 - 3000 cps |
| Specific gravity |
1.1 ± 0.05 |
| Solubility |
Miscible with cold water in all proportions |
Application :
Americos Print 160 is designed for a very convenient preparation of pigment
printing formulation which can be effectively thickened by direct addition
to the mixture or it can be used as part of customer's specific thickener
stock preparation (with or without ingredients other than the pigment
itself).
Generally 17 g/l of Americos Print 160 is used in printing paste. It may
vary depending on the binders and other additives and on the viscosity
required.
Storage & Handling Precautions :
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- Americos Print 160 be stored at ambient temperatures
- Do not allow freezing
- If Americos Print 160 is stored for longer period, it is advisable to
mix it well, before use
- The shelf-life of Americos Print 160 is one year if stored below 40°C
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin
should be observed
- Do not store in mild steel, copper or aluminum containers
Technical Service :
Information covering specific application of this product is available.
Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve
problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Introduction
Americos Print DP is a highly concentrated thickener for disperse dyes
printing. It is not affected by electrolytes. Americos Print DP can be used
in all processes such as flat screen, rotary screen and roller printing
system.
General Properties
| Composition |
Polyacrylate base |
| Appearance |
Pale creamy, low viscose dispersion |
| Ionicity |
Anionic |
| Viscosity |
2000 cps |
| Compatibility |
1.1 |
Application
In general, 40 gm Americos Print DP is used for preparing 1 kg printing
paste (direct preparation) and 30 gm Americos Print DP is used for stock
preparation.
| Soft water |
X |
| Non-Volatile Organic Acid (pH 3.5/4.0) |
0.4 g |
| Disperse dyes |
Y |
| Americos Print DP |
40 g |
| Total |
1000 g |
Storage & Handling Precautions
- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- Americos Print DP can be stored at ambient temperature
- Do not store in mild steel, copper or aluminum container
- Do not allow freezing, if this product is stored for longer period,
it is advisable to mix it well, before use
- The shelf-life of Americos Print DP is one year if stored below 40°C
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin
should be observed
Technical Service
Information covering specific application of this product is available.
Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve
problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Americos Print RBT
Introduction
Americos Print RBT is a synthetic thickener for reactive color printing. It
provides brilliant, sharp and soft print. The viscosity of printing paste
prepared with Americos print RBT does not get altered on storage
considerably. The washing-off of Americos print RBT is easy and so it saves
water and energy.
Advantages
- It provides high color yield
- It enhances shade brilliancy
- Storage time does not affect the viscosity of the paste considerably
- It can be directly added to the printing paste and hence it is easy
to use
- Washing-off is easy
- Saves water, energy and time
General Properties
| Appearance |
Yellowish dispersion |
| pH (1%)) |
7 ± 1 |
| Ionicity |
Anionic |
| Composition |
Acrylic polymer dispersion |
Application
In general, 50 - 70 g of Americos print RBT is used for preparing 1 kg
printing paste.
| Water |
X |
| Urea |
100 g |
| Sodium bicarbonate |
25 g |
| sodium salt of meta nitro benzene
sulphonic acid |
10 g |
| Americos print RBT |
50 - 70 g |
| Dyes |
Y |
| Total |
1000 g |
Storage & Handling Precautions
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight, Americos print RBT can be stored at
ambient temperature
- Do not allow freezing, if this product is stored for longer period,
it is advisable to mix it well, before use
- The shelf-life of Americos print RBT is one year if stored below 40°C
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin
should be observed
Technical Service
Information covering specific application of this product is available.
Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve
problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.