TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Guides for water-based self-dispersed inkjet pigment dispersions.

AIC technical guides for the high-performance self-dispersed inkjet colorant platform—from surface modification and nano-scale particle control to stable aqueous ink formulation.

01 / SURFACE MODIFICATION

Carboxylic and phosphate grafted technology.

Self-dispersed pigment technology uses hydrophilic functional groups on the pigment surface to support dispersion in aqueous systems. Carboxylic and phosphate platforms give ink makers distinct routes to colour strength, stability, resin compatibility and demanding print performance. Select the AIC grade that matches your application brief.

02 / PARTICLE SIZE CONTROL

Particle size and dispersion stability belong together.

Particle-size distribution affects colour development, viscosity, storage behaviour, circulation and printhead suitability. A useful evaluation records the selected grade, resin and humectant package, pH, filtration route, storage conditions and the relevant jetting observations.

03 / INKJET EVALUATION

Plan the fastest route to the right AIC grade.

  1. 01

    Define the process

    State DTF, DTG, R2R textile, packaging, graphics or industrial inkjet use; identify substrate and printhead.

  2. 02

    Set the measurements

    Agree the relevant particle-size, viscosity, conductivity, surface tension, pH, storage and print tests.

  3. 03

    Confirm in the full ink

    Use current technical information and actual formulation trials before production decisions.

04 / QUALITY DOCUMENTATION

Find the documents for your selected AIC grade.

Read model-specific TDS and SDS, review the representative batch COA, or consult the pigment-substance REACH registration statement below. Contact AIC for current documentation covering your selected grade and supply chain.

05 / PIGMENT SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION

REACH registration information for pigment components.

The supplier-provided Product Material Declaration lists the following pigment substances and REACH registration references. The original Word document is available for download.

Registration references and tonnage bands reproduced from the supplier declaration
PigmentCAS numberREACH registration referenceDeclared tonnage band
PBk71333-86-401-2119384822-32-0008100-1000 t/y
PR122980-26-701-2119456804-33-004110-100 t/y
PB15:3147-14-801-2119458771-32-0019100-1000 t/y
PY15568516-73-401-2119960152-45-000910-100 t/y
PV191047-16-101-2119456814-32-003210-100 t/y

The declaration describes nominal 15% pigment / 85% water formulations for the listed colour variants. For other grades or concentrations, request the relevant formulation information. Confirm registration coverage for the selected pigment, grade and supply chain with AIC.

Registration work is in progress.

KKDIK registration work for the relevant pigment substances is currently in progress. Contact AIC for the latest status and the substance scope applicable to your order.