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Offset Printing

Hydrophobic HDK® grades regulate the water content in offset printing inks, thus reducing scumming and emulsification. HDK® is usually added in concentrations of 0.3 - 1.5%.

Benefits:

  • Regulation of viscosity
  • Prevention of pigment settling
  • Improved smooth transfer of the ink to the print medium
  • Enhanced color intensity
  • Superior image due to sharp raster formation

Applications:

  • Paper, cardboard
  • Plastic foil
  • Glass
  • Ceramic
  • Metal sheets

Product Recommendations

Products
Technical data
BET surface
HDK® H13L approx. 110 m²/g[1] approx. 110 m²/g[1]
HDK® H15 approx. 120 m²/g[1] approx. 120 m²/g[1]
HDK® H20 approx. 170 m²/g[1] approx. 170 m²/g[1]
HDK® H30 approx. 250 m²/g[1] approx. 250 m²/g[1]
HDK® N20 175 - 225 m²/g[2] 175 - 225 m²/g[2]
HDK® N20PLUS 175 - 225 m²/g[2] 175 - 225 m²/g[2]
HDK® T40 360 - 440 m²/g[2] 360 - 440 m²/g[2]
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[1] BET surface | DIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132 | of the hydrophobic silica,  [2] BET surface | DIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132,  [] Suited,  [] Well suited,  [] Ideally suited