At a glance
- Code
- JT
- Ink type
- Textile pigment inkjet
- Carrier and notes
- Water; dispersant compatible with textile inkjet binders
Available colours
| Code | Colour | C.I. |
|---|---|---|
| C153 | Cyan | PB 15:3 |
| R122 | Magenta | PR 122 |
| Y74 | Yellow | PY 74 |
| Y150 | Yellow, high durability | PY 150 |
| K7 | Black | PBk 7 |
| W6 | White | PW 6 |
About FLYJET
FLYJET dispersions carry pigments milled to about 100 nm with a narrow size distribution and filtered to protect print heads. They let an ink maker concentrate on the ink vehicle while Flychem controls particle size, stability and colour.
Typical properties of the range
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment content | Colours 15–20 %; black 20–25 %; white 40–50 % | Gravimetric |
| Particle size | D50 80–150 nm; white D50 200–300 nm | Dynamic light scattering |
| Filtration | 1 µm absolute (colours); 5 µm (white) | Final filter |
| Stability | D50 change ≤ 10 % after 4 weeks at 60 °C (aqueous) or 50 °C (UV) | Oven ageing |
| Viscosity at 25 °C | Aqueous 5–15 mPa·s; UV 20–60 mPa·s | Rheometer |
Values for the FLYJET range; the certificate of analysis for JT gives the release values.
How to use
- Let-down
- Formulate to 2–6 % pigment in the final ink
- Filtration
- Filter the finished ink before jetting
- Head qualification
- Jetting and latency tests on the target print head together with the head supplier
Storage, packing and supply
- Storage
- Aqueous: 5–35 °C, frost-free; UV: 5–25 °C with an air headspace
- Shelf life
- Aqueous 12 months; UV 6 months
- Packing
- 5 kg and 25 kg containers
Values are typical and do not form a specification. Test the product under your own conditions before commercial use.