FluoroCoat MH, S and U-series thixotropic inks are screen printable coatings used in manufacturing hydrophobic and super-hydrophobic diagnostic microscopy slides, microarray plates and microfluidic devices. The MH-series inks are PTFE-based, heat-curable, superhydrophobic and solvent resistant. The S-series inks are smooth and hydrophobic. U-series inks are screen-printable UV-light curable inks that are water, oil and chemicals repellent. FluoroCoat series inks are translucent or pigmented. After proper curing, masks have contact angles to water between 115 - 150° and have great chemical and solvent resistance. These inks are available in a wide variety of colors including black, white, red, blue, yellow and a wide variety of others. Custom color-matching and optimization for other properties is also offered when needed.

Application Area: Textiles

Features: Chemical Resistant, Good Solvent Resistance, Hydrophobic

Color: Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow

Application Method: Offset, Pad Printing

Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Cure Method
Applications
  • Screen Printing
  • Pad Printing

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetone ResistanceExcellent
Alcohol ResistanceExcellent
Contact Angle to Buffermin. 100°
Contact Angle to Water115-140°
Functional15-25%
Pencil Hardnessmin. HB
Phosphate Buffer ResistanceExcellent
Polymer 50-75%
Polymer TypeFluoro-Epoxy
Solvent BP 220°C
Solvent TypeHydrocarbon/Fluorocarbon
Toluene ResistanceExcellent
ToxicityNon-Toxic
Water ResistanceExcellent