Ciba launches Irgacure 369 photoinitiators. (Supplier's Corner).Ciba Specialty Chemicals “Ciba” redirects here. For the pre-1971 company, see Novartis. Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a chemical company based in and near Basel, Switzerland. It was formed as the non-pharmaceuticals elements of Novartis were spun out in 1997, following the merger in the has launched new high-performance photoinitiators for use in UV ink applications. Irgacure 369 combines fast cure response in dark colors, low migration and reduced odor odor (o´der) a volatile emanation perceived by the sense of smell. o·dor n. 1. The property or quality of a thing that affects, stimulates, or is perceived by the sense of smell. on UV exposure. Red-shifted and highly active, Irgacure 369 can be used in combination with other photoinitiators to overcome oxygen inhibition, particular in novel UY ink jet See inkjet printer. formulations, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Ciba. For maximum curing performance in high-performance offset, flexo and screen printing applications, Irgacure 369 is used together with products based on alpha-hydroxy-ketone. Irgacure 369 also provides benefits in hybrid inks. Additionally, the higher molecular weight and absence of solvent solvent, constituent of a solution that acts as a dissolving agent. In solutions of solids or gases in a liquid, the liquid is the solvent. In all other solutions (i.e. properties make it suitable for conventional rubber rollers used on offset presses and allow the alternate use of oil-based offset inks and hybrid offset inks. More info: Ciba Specialty Chemicals, +41 61 63 62223; fax: +41 61 63 62096; e-mail: sebastien.villeneuvec.cibasc.com; or the web: www.cibasc.com. |
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