Aquarius Black PC - 5KG
Highly concentrated black pigment for the Zodiac™ Aquarius™ water-based ink system, engineered for deep black color development, accurate custom color mixing, and professional textile screen printing.
Characteristics
Aquarius™ Black PC is a highly concentrated pigment designed for use with compatible Zodiac™ Aquarius™ water-based ink bases. Manufactured by Avient Specialty Inks, it allows screen printers to create rich black formulations and adjust custom colors while maintaining the performance characteristics of the selected Aquarius base.
As part of the Aquarius pigment concentrate system, Black PC can be incorporated into compatible bases to formulate production colors using the Zodiac™ Aquarius™ IMS color-mixing system. The concentrated formulation helps achieve strong color development while minimizing the amount of pigment required.
Because pigment-loading limits vary according to the specific Aquarius ink base being used, the appropriate base technical data should always be consulted before mixing. This is particularly important when formulating discharge, soft-base, high-opacity, or other specialized Aquarius ink systems.
Aquarius Black PC should be thoroughly stirred before use. Stock containers should also be shaken or rotated periodically to help minimize pigment settling during storage. Finished formulations should be tested for color accuracy, colorfastness, cure, adhesion, and print durability under actual production conditions before beginning a full production run.
- Highly concentrated black pigment concentrate
- Designed for the Zodiac™ Aquarius™ water-based ink system
- Produces deep, strong black color
- Suitable for creating black formulations and modifying custom colors
- Compatible with the Aquarius IMS color-mixing approach
- Concentrated formulation provides efficient pigment loading
- Can be incorporated into compatible Aquarius bases
- Useful for darkening, shading, and color correction
- Designed for professional textile screen-printing applications
- Supplied as a liquid mixture
- Available in a 5KG production-size container
*Avient documentation identifies Aquarius Black PC under the FO20044116 product family; exact suffixes can vary by market or packaging.
- Aquarius Base Inks: Mix Black PC into the appropriate Zodiac™ Aquarius™ base according to the desired formulation.
- Pigment Loading: Follow the maximum pigment-loading recommendation specified for the particular Aquarius base being used.
- Aquarius Additives: Softener, thickener, retarder, activator, and other additives should be selected according to the technical recommendations for the specific Aquarius base system.
- Mix thoroughly before use. Pigment concentrates can settle during storage.
- Thoroughly stir Aquarius Black PC before measuring or adding it to an Aquarius base.
- Periodically shake or rotate stored containers to help minimize pigment settling.
- Mix the pigment into the selected Zodiac™ Aquarius™ base according to the desired formulation.
- For standardized or Pantone®-based production colors, use the appropriate formulation from the Aquarius IMS color-mixing system.
- Follow the technical information for the selected Aquarius base to determine its maximum allowable pigment loading.
- Do not apply one universal pigment-loading percentage to every Aquarius formulation.
- Measure accurately. Weigh the pigment and base carefully for consistent, repeatable production colors.
- Record successful formulations for future production batches.
- Mix the completed ink thoroughly to ensure even pigment distribution before printing.
- Print and cure a test sample before beginning a production run.
- Evaluate the finished print for color accuracy, colorfastness, cure, wash durability, and garment compatibility.
- Keep the container properly closed when not in use and periodically agitate stored pigment to help prevent settling.
Aquarius Black PC – 5KG is ideal for water-based textile screen printers, Aquarius custom color mixing, deep black formulations, color correction, production color matching, and shops using the Zodiac™ Aquarius™ ink system.
The concentrated black pigment is particularly useful for professional production environments that require repeatable color formulations and a larger 5KG production-size package.
Aquarius Black PC is a concentrated pigment intended for mixing with a compatible Zodiac™ Aquarius™ base. The finished ink's printing characteristics, substrate compatibility, cure requirements, and durability are determined largely by the Aquarius base system selected.
Maximum pigment loading varies according to the specific Aquarius base. Always follow the technical recommendations for the base being used rather than applying a single pigment-loading percentage across all Aquarius formulations.
Pigment concentration, ink-film thickness, substrate, curing conditions, and production variables can affect the finished color. Always test the completed formulation on the actual production garment before beginning a full run.
Finished prints should be evaluated for color accuracy, colorfastness, cure, adhesion, wash durability, and overall print performance before production approval.
