Pigment Thickener Acryprint PT 700®
Viscosity Control
Designed to increase the viscosity of the printing paste, providing better control over its flow and preventing pigment migration on the fabric.
Compatibility:
Compatible with various pigments, binders, and other additives used in the printing paste to ensure stability and uniformity in the formulation.
Shear Thinning
Exhibit shear-thinning behavior, means that their viscosity decreases under shear stress, facilitating the application of the paste during printing, and then recovering viscosity when the stress is removed. Stability: Maintains stability in the printing paste over time, resisting settling and other forms of separation. This ensures consistent performance during the printing process.
Ionic Nature
The ionic nature of the thickener ensures its interaction with pigments and other components in the printing paste. Anionic or cationic thickeners may be chosen based on the overall charge of the formulation.
Environmental Impact
There is a growing emphasis on environmentally friendly options, therefore, thickeners are with minimal environmental impact, being biodegradable &/or having low toxicity.
Application Method:
The method of application, the choice of thickener should be compatible with printing technique like screen printing, rotary printing etc.
Wash Fastness
Thickener ensure overall wash fastness of the printed design, ensuring that the pigments adhere well to the fabric and resist fading during washing. Pigment thickeners vary based on the type of fabric, pigments used, printing equipment, and the desired properties of the final printed material.