Synthetic Thickener
Synthetic thickeners are indispensable additives in the textile pigment printing process, designed to improve the print quality and process efficiency. These water soluble polymers provide excellent thickening properties, increasing the viscosity of the printing paste to prevent pigment migration and bleeding. They ensure sharp and precise print patterns, enhancing the color definition and design clarity on the fabric. Additionally, synthetic thickeners contribute to better print penetration, color yield, and overall color fastness, resulting in high quality, vivid, and durable pigment-printed textiles.
| Product | Chemical Composition | pH (±1) | Density (g/cm3) (±0.03) | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINOPRINT P 15 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 7 | 1,13 | High concentration synthetic thickener for pigment printing |
| PINOPRINT P 17 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 7 | 1,13 | Medium concentration synthetic thickener for pigment printing |
| PINOPRINT P 19 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 7 | 1,13 | Low concentration synthetic thickener for pigment printing |
| PINOPRINT PN 18 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 8 | 1,13 | High concentration preneutralised synthetic thickener for pigment printing |
| PINOPRINT PN 30 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 8 | 1,06 | Low concentration preneutralised synthetic thickener for pigment printing |
| PINOPRINT RD 45 | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 7 | 1,19 | Synthetic thickener for both reactive and disperse printing |
| PINOPRINT RDTA | Polyacrylate Inverse Emulsion | 7 | 1,33 | Synthetic thickener and alginate mixture for reactive printing |
| LEGEND | SAC: Styrene Acrylic Copolymer | APEO : Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylate |
| VAC: Vinyl Acrylic Copolymer | Tg (°C) : Glass Transition Temperature | |
| AC : Acrylic Copolymer | MFFT (°C) : Minimum Film Forming Temperature | |
| VA/Veova : Vinyl Acetate / Veova | Viscosity (mPas) : Brookfield RV-DV II at 25°C | |
| P/VAc : Polyvinylacetate Homopolymer | N/A : Not Applicable | |
| AA/MLA : Acrylic Acid/Maleic Acid Copolymer | AA : Acrylic Acid |
