THICKENER FOR DISPERSE DYES
Americos Print DP (Highly
concentrated synthetic thickener for disperse printing)
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.
The advantages of Americos Print DP are :
- Easy and fast paste preparation
- Easy viscosity adjustments
- An increase in color efficiency
- Better print contrast
- Stable viscosity during the production
- Stable stocking
General Properties
Composition |
Polyacrylate base |
Appearance |
Pale creamy, low viscose dispersion
|
Ionicity |
Anionic |
Viscosity |
2000 cps |
Specific gravity |
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.
The general recipe is
Soft water |
X |
Non-Volatile Organic Acid (pH
3.5/4.0) |
0.4 gm |
Disperse dyes |
Y |
Americos Print DP |
40 gm |
Total |
1000 gm |
Storage & Handling Precautions :
- 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.
(The information and data contained herein
are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on
experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It
should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the
intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any
warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application
intended by buyer of the product).
THICKENER FOR PIGMENTS
Americos Print 160 (High
concentration synthetic thickener for pigment printing)
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 :
Chemical 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.
(The information and data contained herein
are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on
experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It
should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the
intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any
warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application
intended by buyer of the product).
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