Alcohol Substitutes

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.

  • applied chemistries alcohol substitute fountain solution

    Applied Chemistries Alcohol Substitute

    Applied Chemistries

    $39.00
    Applied 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
  • Rycoline Green Diamond AR Alcohol Replacement - 1 Gal

    Rycoline Green Diamond AR Alcohol Replacement - 1 Gal

    Rycoline

    Rycoline Green Diamond™ AR Alcohol Replacement   1 Gallon Green Diamond™ AR Alcohol Replacement is designed for use on most sheetfed presses and dampening systems. It eliminates the need for alcohol in the fountain. This...
    Weight:
    10 LBS
  • Varn Absolute 6036 Alcohol Substitute

    Varn Absolute 6036 Alcohol Substitute - 1 Case (4 Gal) / 5 Gal

    Varn

    $159.00
    Varn 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
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