Alcohol Substitutes
Alcohol substitutes can be used in an offset press water fountain for several reasons, including:
- Lower volatility - Alcohol substitutes are less volatile than alcohol, which reduces toxic emissions.
- Effective at lower concentrations - Alcohol substitutes are effective at concentrations of 5% or less.
- Increased print quality - Alcohol substitutes can improve print quality by requiring less ink and water for good color printing. They can also produce sharper halftone dots and reduced dot gain.
- Reach the same low surface tension as alcohol - Alcohol substitutes can reach the same low surface tension as alcohol. Each press and dampening system require a specific surface tension level for optimum results.
Other advantages of alcohol-free printing include Lower cost of printing, Higher density print, Less tendency for ink emulsification.
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Applied Chemistries Alcohol Substitute
Applied Chemistries
$39.00Applied Chemistries Alcohol Substitute - 1 Gal MP H-UV/LED SUB (Alcohol Substitute - Fountain Solution) Description This product will eliminate the need for alcohol in the pressroom. It gives Ultimate Press and Image Control with less ink...- Weight:
- 9 LBS
$39.00 -
Varn Absolute 6036 Alcohol Substitute - 1 Case (4 Gal) / 5 Gal
Varn
$159.00Varn Absolute 6036 Alcohol Substitute - 1 Case (4 Gal) and 5 Gal pail Product Brochure: Varn Absolute 6036 Varn MSDS Sheets (opens in new tab) Varn® Absolute 6036 Recommended for Dahlgren Type Dampeners Varn® Absolute 6036 is an...- Weight:
- 36 LBS
$159.00