Non-toxic Elastic Rubber Inks for Textile Silkscreen Printing
Properties
Aquasol Rubbermax White/Clear (SD) are formulated to be suitable for elastic silkscreen prints on cotton
and polyester-cotton blend fabric. Aquasol Fixer NF, which is a formaldehyde-free fixer, can be added if
required. The Aquasol Rubbermax White/Clear (SD) provide a matt finish with good softness, elasticity,
smoothness and handfeel. In addition, the prints are tack free and provide good anti-block properties (no
face-to-face sticky transfer of inks). The Aquasol Rubbermax White/Clear (SD) are also environment
compliant and free of the following chemicals;
1. Formaldehyde (<10 ppm)
2. Azo
3. Poly vinyl chloride (PVC)
4. All Phthalates
5. Alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO)
6. Heavy metals
The Aquasol Rubbermax White/Clear SD grades differ in terms of opacity and are used based on the required
colours of the print and of the fabric.
Rubbermax White (SD) – Highly opaque and highly elastic with brilliant white tone. Suitable for prints on
dark fabric.
Rubbermax Clear (SD) – Transparent and highly elastic. Suitable to be used in combination with Aquasol
Rubbermax White SD for colour prints. Suitable to be used for tone and process printing.
Application Procedure
Aquasol Rubbermax White/Clear (SD) are thixotropic and can become more viscous when left standing for
prolonged periods of time. However, the viscosity will reduce with stirring or agitation during the usual
process of printing. Small amounts of clean water can be added to reduce viscosity if necessary. Aquasol
Rubbermax White/Clear (SD) are suitable for silkscreen prints with screen mesh sizes of 100-130. After
ambient drying for 4-6 hours, the prints are fully cured at 135oC for ~2 min. or heatpress at 135oC for 10 s.
Aquasol Fixer NF can be added at 1-3% to further improve wash/colour fastness if necessary. Prints with
Aquasol Fixer NF should be washed at least 24 hrs. after heat cure. For optimum results test prints after 72
hrs.
Storage
Do not exceed one year from date of manufacture. Protect from frost (>5oC). Keep lids tightly closed at all
times after use.