Dynamic Supply Inc. :: Ink Additives Textile

modifiers & additives
These specialty viscosity modifiers and additives were formulated to work with the Rutland screen print ink mixing systems and series to allow the textile screen printer to adjust inks to meet specific application needs.
M00001 VISCOSITY REDUCER	M00009 QUICK FLASH ADDITIVE
Use M00001 up to 1% by weight to reduce the viscosity of thick ink. This product will not cure and should always be mixed in the correct ratio with a plastisol ink or base.	M00009 is mixed into a plastisol at up to 10% by weight to speed up the flash cure time of the ink. Mix in thoroughly.
M00010 THICKENER #10™ Mix M00010 Powder Thickener into plastisols to raise the viscosity. Higher viscosity inks will normally print with more opacity. Add up to 1% by weight to thicken a plastisol. Make sure to stir properly to insure a complete mixture. This may require a mechanical mixer. Results are immediate. This product will not cure and should always be mixed in the correct ratio into a plastisol ink or base.
M00012 DE-TACK™ Use De-tack in plastisol inks at up to 1% by weight to take the wet tack or stickiness out of the ink. This will allow the inks to process easier through finer screen mesh. Take care not to use more than the recommend amount as not to affect the cure of the plastisol. This product will not cure and should always be mixed in the correct ratio into a plastisol ink or base.
M00015 DULLING PASTE / SUEDE ADITIVE™ This multiple use product is used at up to 2% by weight to eliminate gloss in plastisol ink products and used at up to 15% by weight as an additive to plastisol ink to create a Suede looking print. This product will not cure and should always be mixed in the correct ratio into a plastisol ink or base.
M00023 FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVE™ M00023 aditive is added to plastisol inks at up to 10% by weight to improve flame retardency of the ink. Keep in mind that the combination of the ink and the fabric substrate have to pass a burn test to be approved, not the ink alone.
M00047 FOIL RELEASE AGENT™ Mix release agent into a plastisol ink at 10% to 15% by weight to create a foil release plastisol. This will allow the printer to make multicolor prints with foils only sticking to the desired areas without using a water base ink. The addition of M00683 will make the plastisol ink softer, more likely to fibrillate, and will cause crocking beyond normal standards. Wash and crock test should be performed on the print to make sure you achieve the desired results before running production quantities of prints. Cure the prints as normal.
M20063 EXTENDER BASE™ Mix into the M2 ink system to extend the volume of ink. Remember as you add base, you are reducing opacity and color strength.
MS0000 PRIMER CLEAR™	MZ0001 FIBERBOND™
Primer clear can be mixed with other plastisol inks at a 1:1 ratio to create a very soft hand feel for printing on light colored cotton. Primer clear used as an under coat will assist in locking the fibers in place, and improve fibrillation. It is typically printed through high mesh range (200 mc./in.) (78 mc./Cm.) and above. The mixture can print through a wide variety of mesh ranges and will cure at 320 degrees F. (160 degrees C.)	Mix 3% by weight FiberBond to colors when printing on light Cotton garments to reduce fibrillation. Mix 7.5% by weight FiberBond to NM (Nylon Mesh Series) inks for printing on tightly woven nylon such as umbrellas, bags and nylon jackets.
NA0005 CURABLE THINNER™ NA0005 is used to thin plastisol inks. It can be mixed into the product at any level necessary to achieve the desired printability. Keep in mind that the more of any thinner you add to ink, you are reducing the opacity and other properties of the product such as low bleed. The mixture can print through a wide variety of mesh ranges and will cure at 320 degrees F. (160 degrees C.)
NA0840 S.H.A.P.E.™ NA0840 is used to extend a plastisol ink and to make it print with a softer hand. NA0840 may be mixed in at any ratio but it will reduce the opacity and color strength of the ink. The mixture can print through a wide variety of mesh ranges and will cure at 320 degrees F. (160 degrees C.)
NP0055 PUFF ADDITIVE™ NP0055 is a puff concentrate. Use at up to 15% by weight to make a puff ink from any opaque plastisol color. Mix thoroughly. NP0055 may also be used to take the gloss from plastisol ink. Add 2% by weight to plastisol ink to make a matte finish.