Water-based and emulsion-based ink formulations require reliable stabilization to maintain uniformity, support pigment dispersion, and promote consistent application performance. Lattice® NTC-90 is a water-dispersible colloidal microcrystalline cellulose designed to improve stability and homogeneity in emulsion-based ink systems while imparting low levels of viscosity.
Through ChemPoint, customers can access Lattice® NTC solutions for industrial ink formulations where suspension support, emulsion stability, and controlled rheology are important for formulation consistency.
Lattice® NTC-90 functions as a suspension aid, an emulsion stabilizer, and a rheology modifier in water-based ink systems. It forms a stable three-dimensional network in water, helping suspend water-insoluble particles and stabilize emulsion-based formulations.
This makes Lattice® NTC-90 especially useful in ink systems where improved stability and homogeneity are required without excessive viscosity build.
This performance translates directly into formulation and production benefits, including improved storage stability, more consistent printing behavior, and greater flexibility when optimizing formulation viscosity and application properties.
| Benefit | Formulation Advantage | Commercial Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Emulsion Stabilization | Enhances stability in emulsion-based ink formulations | Improves shelf life and reduces phase separation |
| Improved Homogeneity | Promotes consistent distribution of formulation components | Ensures consistent print quality |
| Pigment-Dispersion Support | Helps maintain and stabilize pigment dispersion once properly dispersed (after milling) | Reduces defects and color inconsistency |
| Low Viscosity Impact | Provides stabilization without excessive thickening | Enables easier formulation and processability |
| Suspension Support | Reduces settling of insoluble particles | Minimizes remixing and handling issues |
| Controlled Rheology | Contributes to formulation structure and consistency | Supports consistent application performance |
Lattice® NTC-90 can support stabilization in water-based and emulsion-based ink systems used across applications such as:
Packaging inks
Flexible film inks
Corrugated box inks
Tag and label inks
Commercial and publication inks
Textile inks
Plastic substrate inks
Flexographic printing inks
Gravure printing inks
Lattice® NTC-90 is based on colloidal microcrystalline cellulose. Because microcrystalline cellulose is naturally water insoluble, Lattice® NTC-90 includes carboxymethylcellulose to help the cellulose disperse and activate in water.
Once dispersed, it forms a stable network that supports suspension performance and emulsion stability. This helps maintain formulation uniformity in water-based ink systems where controlled viscosity and stable dispersion are important.
This structural stabilization helps prevent sedimentation during storage and transport, contributing to more stable and ready-to-use formulations at the point of application.
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Looking to improve stability, reduce settling, or enhance print consistency in your ink formulation?
Contact ChemPoint to request a sample, receive a quote, or discuss how Lattice® NTC can simplify your formulation while improving storage stability and application performance.
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