Field 3: Printing Inks
Block Title: Printing Inks – Pigment Dispersion, Strong Adhesion
Description:
Used for gravure and flexographic printing inks. Requires good pigment dispersion, strong adhesion, and controllable drying speed.
Recommended Products:
Low-viscosity Nitrocellulose Solution
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
| Typical Parameters: | |
| Parameter | Recommended Range |
| Solid Content | 15% – 25% |
| Viscosity | 1/4" or lower (low viscosity grade) |
| Nitrogen Content | 10.7% – 11.2% (alcohol-soluble) or 11.2% – 12.2% |
| CAB Grades | CAB-381-0.5, CAB-551-0.2 |
| Key Value: CAB further improves pigment orientation and rub resistance. | |