Description
A slow-evaporating solvent blend originally supplied for the Sericol Nylo nylon screen ink system to extend ink open time and prevent screen drying-in. The chemistry — 2-butoxyethyl acetate with C10–C13 aromatic hydrocarbons — is widely used across pad printing inks, solvent screen inks, industrial coatings and adhesive systems, making this useful in plenty of applications beyond the original ink range.
Use it for:
- Pad printing — preventing ink drying on the cliché and pad during long runs. One of the more useful retarders for high-throughput pad printing operations.
- Nylon screen printing — slowing screen drying-in during extended print runs on Sericol Nylo and similar solvent nylon systems
- Solvent-based screen printing on plastics — improving flow and reducing pinholing on slow-printing jobs
- Industrial coatings — adding flow/levelling to solvent-based coatings, preventing orange peel and improving film formation
- Adhesive manufacturing and application — extending working time on solvent-based contact adhesives and laminates
- Equipment cleaning — soaking off cured ink and adhesive residue. The slow evaporation gives more dwell time on the surface, which makes it more effective than fast solvents on stubborn residue.
Chemistry: 2-butoxyethyl acetate (EGBEA) + C10–C13 aromatic hydrocarbons. Slow evaporation rate. Excellent flow / levelling agent. Non-flammable.
Specs:
- Size: 5 litre metal can
- Manufacturer: Fujifilm Sericol (UK)
- Product code: ZE806
- Shelf life: long when stored cool and sealed
- Dangerous goods: Not classified flammable — easier to freight than ZE805
Cross-compatibility: Generally suitable as a retarder across solvent-based screen and pad printing ink systems with similar resin chemistry. Always test on a small swatch before bulk use in production.
Why this one is more universally useful than the Thinner: Slow-evaporating glycol ether / aromatic blends are in demand across every industry that fights drying-in or wants better flow. If you're not sure which one to try first, this is usually the answer.
Safety: Avoid breathing vapours. Use in well-ventilated areas. Wear gloves and safety glasses. Refer to SDS for full handling and PPE requirements.
