[Ready2Rock]

OK so I have read many conflicting articles/posts about curable reducer and need some clarification please.

I have read and been told by the manufacturer (Ryonet) that curable reducer will lower the cure temp of inks so they can be used better on 50/50 blends. Some videos even explain adding the reducer can lower the cure temp to 280ish, making sure the poly cotton blend never gets up to 300 degrees (the temp at which the poly releases the gas that causes migration).

Others say that it is just used for thinning the ink.

Any thoughts?

 

[ericsson2416]

I had called and talked to Ryonet last month about curable reducer and using it in their poly inks. They (a tech guy) said the reducer takes on the properties of the ink. So the same reducer in regular ink would cure at 320 and in poly ink would cure at the 280-300 range. Goes against what they told you. If you find a concrete answer please post!

 

[professaurus]

http://www.iccink.com/screenprint/additivesAndReducers.htm

 

[Ready2Rock]

Right from IC site. Thanks professaurus!

1110 Curable Reducer
International Coatings' 1110 Curable Reducer will lower the viscosity of plastisol inks without affecting the fusing characteristics. 1110 Curable Reducer can also help in reducing ink build-up on the back of successive screens when printing wet on wet.

3804 Low Cure Additive
3804 Low Cure Additive effectively lowers curing temperatures of most plastisol inks to less than 300° F (149° C). Use the 3804 Low Cure Additive when printing heat-sensitive materials such as 100% polyester or non-woven polypropylene bags. Ideal for printing athletic and synthetic fabrics that are prone to dye migration.