Applications
Impranil® DL 1618 is an essential component of more environmentally-friendly waterborne ink systems for textiles. Its major benefits are:- Excellent adhesion to different textile substrates- Especially suitable for white ink layer for heat transfer printingAdditional crosslinking with 3 - 5 % Imprafix® 2794 can improve fastness properties of the ink system.
Form supplied
White low-viscosity dispersion in water with a solids content of approx. 50 %
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viskosity | at 23°C spindle L2/30 rpm | < 250 | mPa·s | DIN EN ISO 2555 |
| pH-value | 6 - 8 | DIN ISO 976 | ||
| Non-volatile content(0.9-1.1g / 1h / 125°C) | 48 - 52 | % | DIN EN ISO 3251 | |
| Mean particle size | < 300 | nm | laser correlation spectroscopy |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tg | - 4 | °C | Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
Storage
Storage in original sealed Covestro container.- Recommended storage temperature: 5 - 30 °C.- Protect from frost, heat and foreign material.General information: The product cannot be used if it has been frozen. Thecontainers must be well closed to prevent the evaporation of water which may result in the formation of a non-redispersible film. Brief heating to max. 50 °C has no adverse effect on product properties.
Storage time
Covestro represents that, for a period of six months following the day of shipment as stated in the respective transport documents, the product will meet the specifications or values set forth in section "specifications or characteristic data" above, what ever is applicable, provided that the product is stored in full compliance with the storage conditions set forth in and referenced under section "storage" above and is otherwise handled appropriately.The lapse of the six months period does not necessarily mean that the product no longer meets specifications or the set values. However, prior to using said product, Covestro recommends to test such a product if it still meets the specifications or the set values. Covestro does not make any representation regarding the product after the lapse of the six months period and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications or the set values after the lapse of the six months period.
Film properties
The data given below are average values measured in approx. 0.1 mm transparent films of Impranil® DL 1618 thickened with 2 % Borchi® Gel ALA (OMG Borchers) *These values provide general information and are not part of the product specification
