1) MOS-173 Wetting Agent

Surface tension is one of the most important physical properties of inks. Not only it determines the drop formation from the print-head nozzle, but also determines how deep ink drop can penetrate into media surface.

MOS-173 silicone surfactant can easily lower the surface tension of a liquid and thus allows it to spread more easily.

 

MOS-173 is recommended for all water based printing inks which contain a small proportion of organic co-solvent.

2) MOS-500 Defoamer

Printers will not perform well with foamy ink or ink that has bubbles in it. A simple bubble can cause a complete blockage in the line like an air embolism can cause a stroke in a living person. So you need a defoamer to remove air bubbles in your ink formulation system.

MOS-500 is a defoamer for use with water based printing ink. With use of MOS-500, surface tension of ink won't be changed dramatically. It's a very stable and reliable defoamer.

3) MOS-176 Dispersion Resin

Dye ink is formed from water-soluble molecules, while pigment ink is comprised of insoluble pigment particles.  Dispersion Resin is usually used in pigment ink as a carrier to help pigment particles suspended in ink solution.  MOS-176 is a polymer dispersion for use with water based pigment ink.

 

4) MOS-078 Emulsifier

At the final stage of ink formulation, there are many ink additives, carriers, colorants used.  Some of them are water based; while the other may be oil based.  You need a very reliable emulsifier to combine these compounds and make your finish inks consistent and stable.  MOS-078 Emulsifier is certainly your best choice.