Products in Screen Printing: Rheology Modifier

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

EBECRYL® 160, a reactive diluent, is a staple in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) energy-curable coatings and inks. This versatile compound imparts crosslinking to coatings and inks, maintaining flexibility and toughness. Among common triacrylate diluents in energy-curable formulations, EBECRYL® 160 leads in reactivity and viscosity reduction of oligomers. Compatible with a broad spectrum of acrylated resins used in UV/EB curing applications, EBECRYL® 160's attributes, including hardness, abrasion resistance, and high gloss, contribute to its popularity in overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, and electronic applications like photoresists.

EBECRYL® 140 is a clear, liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for diverse applications. This formulation, categorized under CASE Ingredients, combines properties like improved chemical resistance and hardness with efficiency features such as faster cycle time and low energy consumption. Targeted sectors include paints and coatings and printing and packaging, especially for wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging applications. Utilizing radiation cure methods, it ensures optimal performance on wood surfaces and offers compatibility with various printing inks.

Lithosperse® 7005 CS is a high performance treated kaolin designed to improve rheology with outstanding dispersibility and resistance to clay bleed in lithographic cold set inks. Lithosperse® 7005 CS has been designed for mix, pump and filter production systems to minimize filter plugging.

EBECRYL® 130 is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients framework. This clear liquid offers attributes such as a high gloss, enhanced hardness, and heat resistance. Catering to sectors like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, it excels in applications like automotive OEM coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing methods, including flexography and gravure. Its efficient features encompass faster curing cycles, low energy consumption, and temperature-curing benefits, making it a valuable component across diverse coating and printing applications.

EBECRYL® 3200, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. With a focus on low carbon footprints, it's aptly designed for diverse applications, including wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging solutions. Its compatibility spans various printing techniques like flexography, gravure, and screen printing. Offering versatile application methods such as air knife, curtain, and rod coating, this product ensures efficient curing, producing a high-quality finish on wood substrates.

EBECRYL® 113 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating primarily based on acrylics and acrylates. Serving various markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it stands out for its low carbon footprint, VOC-free nature, and solvent-free composition. This product offers benefits such as improved flexibility, adhesion, and a prolonged pot life. Compatible with plastics and wood, it's tailored for applications like wood coatings, industrial coatings, and various printing inks, especially gravure and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 180 serves as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients category. This clear liquid, characterized by its high gloss and improved hardness, finds applications across various sectors like paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically tailored for wood coatings, industrial applications including leather and textiles, and packaging coatings, it offers benefits such as low energy consumption and radiation-curable properties. Compatible with diverse printing methods like flexography, gravure, and screen printing, it ensures efficient performance with a low carbon footprint and VOC-free attributes.

HFGEL-120-B is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay with high purity, easily dispersible and self-activated. This highly efficient Rheology Modifier is designed for medium to some part of high polarity organic systems. The proper solvent can be aliphatic hydrocarbon, esters, ketone, and benzene. If using the medium to high polarity solvent such as the xylene, xylene-esters (e.g. butyl acetate), or xylene-ketone (e.g. acetone), the HFGEL-120-B can be added as a dry powder for in-situ dispersion and activation without the addition of activator. If using the low polarity solvent such as 200# solvent or white oil, the HFGEL-120-B needs the help of activator for fully dispersion and activation. The activator can be 95% alcohol, typical levels range between 30-40% activator based on organic bentonite weight. The performance of HFGEL-120-B is similar to Bentone SD-1, Claytone AF, Tixogel-MP100.

TAFIGEL PUR 82 is designed as an “associative thickener” which builds up and stabilizes viscosity by forming a network between polyurethane, binder molecules and other paint ingredients. TAFIGEL PUR 82 can be used alone or in combination with other TAFIGEL thickeners, as well as with further thickener technologies. Aqueous gloss paints, thickened with TAFIGEL PUR 82 show minimal pseudoplasticity, similar to the rheology of solvent borne systems. TAFIGEL PUR 82 is recommended for use in following systems: Interior and exterior paints, latex paints, anticorrosive paints, adhesives, and printing inks. TAFIGEL PUR 82 is suitable for indirect food contact applications.

UVP 0205, Di Propylene glycol diacrylate (DPGDA) is a Difunctional monomers, which polymerize when, expose to sources of free radicals. It is an excellent low viscosity economical diluent .It is compatible with a wide range of acrylated resins.

HFGEL-120-0 is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay with high purity. This highly efficient Rheology Modifier is designed for low to medium to some part of high polarity organic systems. The proper solvent can be aliphatic hydrocarbon, esters, ketone, and benzene. If using the medium to high polarity solvent such as the xylene, xylene-esters (e.g. butyl acetate), or xylene-ketone (e.g. acetone), the HFGEL-120-0 organic bentonite can be added as a dry powder for in-situ dispersion and activation without the addition of activator. If using the low polarity solvent such as 200# solvent or white oil, the HFGEL-120-0 organic bentonite need the help of activator for fully dispersion and activation. The activator can be 95% alcohol, typical levels range between 30-40% activator based on organic bentonite weight. The performance of HFGEL-120-0 is similar to Claytone 40, Claytone HT, Tixogel VZ, Bentone 38, 34,57,1000.

CombiPrint-PP7 is a newly developed‚ broadband thickener system for all kind of carpets and textile printing technologies. It has excellent print properties and in addition it has a number of major advantages in comparison to oil based thickeners.

TAFIGEL PUR 54 is a low viscous, solvent-free associative thickener which builds up and stabilizes viscosity by forming a network between polyurethane, binder molecules and other paint ingredients. TAFIGEL PUR 54 can be used alone or in combination with other TAFIGEL thickeners, as well as with further technology thickeners.TAFIGEL PUR 54 is recommended for use in following systems: Interior and exterior paints, latex paints, anti-corrosive paints, emulsion plasters, adhesives, putties and printing inks. TAFIGEL PUR 54 is suitable for indirect food contact applications.

BS-1C-0 is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay. This Rheology Modifier is designed for low to medium polarity organic solvent system, such as mineral oil, paraffin oil, toluene, xylene, 200# solvent oil.

AMI Chemical Corporation COAG-40 is an additive that controls sag and pigment settling in PVC plastisol coatings and sealants with a Thixotropic effect by creating a more shear-thinning rheological behavior. This means that the flow and ease of application are not affected. COAG-40 can simply be stirred into the formulation. The gel structure is not broken down by heat, giving sag control at all temperatures, even during the gelation process. Stable viscosity is reached in minutes, not hours or days as can be the case with other products such as precipitated and fumed silicas.

HFGEL-120-C is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay. This Rheology Modifier is designed for medium to high polarity organic system, such as xylene-butyl acetate and xylene-butanol. The performance of HFGEL-120-C is similar to Bentone 27, SD-2.

GlucoStar® C500F is a cold-water soluble, high viscosity, anionic polymer for use in industrial applications. It is a substituted natural polysaccharide designed to impart enhanced functional properties including: solution stability, surface activity, water retention, improved rheology and viscosity. GlucoStar C500F also offers a unique alternative to competitive natural and synthetic water-soluble polymers. GlucoStar C500F is specifically designed for use as a viscosifier in vat dyestuffs for textile flat goods printing applications. In addition, the ultra-low level of insoluble particles and high viscosity of GlucoStar C500F make it a good thickener for screen-printing

HFGEL-120-A is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay with high purity, easily dispersible and self-activated. This highly efficient Rheology Modifier is designed for medium to some part of high polarity organic systems. The proper solvent can be aliphatic hydrocarbon, esters, ketone, and benzene. If using the medium to high polarity solvent such as the xylene, xylene-esters (e.g. butyl acetate), or xylene-ketone (e.g. acetone), the HFGEL-120-A can be added as a dry powder for in-situ dispersion and activation without the addition of activator. If using the low polarity solvent such as 200# solvent or white oil, the HFGEL-120-A needs the help of activator for fully dispersion and activation. The activator can be 95% alcohol, typical levels range between 30-40% activator based on organic bentonite weight. The performance of HFGEL-120-A is similar to Bentone SD-2, Claytone APA, Tixogel-MP250.

AMI Chemical Corporation COAG-EF is an additive that controls sag and pigment settling in PVC plastisol coatings and sealants with a Thixotropic effect by creating a more shear-thinning rheological behavior. This means that the flow and ease of application are not affected. COAG-EF can simply be stirred into the formulation. The gel structure is not broken down by heat, giving sag control at all temperatures, even during the gelation process. Stable viscosity is reached in minutes, not hours or days as can be the case with other products such as precipitated and fumed silicas.

HFGEL-120-N is an organic derivative of a bentonite clay with high purity, easily dispersible and self-activated. This highly efficient Rheology Modifier is designed for low to medium polarity organic systems. The performance of HFGEL-120-N is similar to Bentone SD-1, Claytone -AF, Claytone-HY, Tixogel -MP100, EZ- 100.

Vitro Minerals Pyrogenic Silica RS-50 is a100% recycled synthetic, hydrophilic, fully X-ray amorphous silica, produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white, submicron-sized powder of high purity and a surface area of 20-50 m/g. The primary particles, sized between 60 and 300 nm (0.06-0.3 um), are spherical and form loosely agglomerated micro-clusters up to about 3 um.

ETHOCEL™ Hot Melt Ethylcellulose finds versatile applications in spray, phenolics, modified rosins, and alkyds (Long Oil). As a stabilizer, rheology modifier, binder, dispersing agent, and anti-blocking agent, it offers robust performance. Identified as a cellulose ether and specifically ethylcellulose, it ensures consistency and efficacy in various formulations.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 7 LT Industrial Ethylcellulose is suitable for spray, phenolics, modified rosins, and alkyds (Long Oil) applications. It features high gloss, good printability, and reduced tack, ensuring quality finishes. Acting as a rheology modifier, binder & resin, and stabilizer, it's available in powder or granule form, presenting a white color for versatility in industrial processes.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 20 TS Industrial Ethylcellulose is ideal for granulation, tablet coating, and spray applications. It features good printability, reduced tack, and scuff resistance. This versatile component acts as a stabilizer, thickener, binder, and controlled release agent. Available in powder or granule form, its white color ensures compatibility with various industrial needs.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 45 TS Industrial Ethylcellulose is versatile, suited for granulation, tablet coating, spray, and phenolics applications. With attributes like good green strength, high gloss, printability, reduced tack, and scuff resistance, it ensures superior performance. Serving as a taste masking agent, rheology modifier, and binder & resin, it's available in powder or granule form, organic solvent soluble, and white in color for compatibility with various industrial needs.

ETHOCEL™ Medium 50 Industrial Ethylcellulose serves in spray, phenolics, modified rosins, and alkyds (Long Oil), offering reduced tack and scuff resistance. Acting as a stabilizer, thickener, and rheology modifier, it ensures product stability and consistency. Its organic solvent solubility and powdered form further enhance its versatility and ease of use in industrial applications.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 200 TS Industrial Ethylcellulose is suitable for granulation, tablet coating, spray, and phenolics applications. It boasts good green strength and high gloss, ensuring superior performance. Acting as a stabilizer and thickener, it's available in powder or granule form, presenting a white color for compatibility with various industrial needs.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 10 Industrial Ethylcellulose is tailored for modified rosins, alkyds (Long Oil), and phenolics. With benefits like being aluminum-free, antibiotics-free, APE-free, bisphenol derivatives-free, caffeine-free, and dioxane-free, it ensures product purity and safety. Notable features include scuff resistance, serving as a stabilizer, thickener, rheology modifier, binder & resin, and film former, guaranteeing optimal performance in various industrial applications.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 100 Industrial Ethylcellulose is a versatile choice for spray and phenolics applications. It functions as a thickener, rheology modifier, binder & resin, and film former. Available in powder or granule form, its white color ensures compatibility with various industrial needs.

ETHOCEL™ Standard 20 Industrial Ethylcellulose is tailored for spray and phenolics applications, featuring good printability, reduced tack, and scuff resistance. Acting as a stabilizer, it is available in powder or granule form, ensuring compatibility with organic solvents and offering a white color for versatility in industrial processes.