20 Microns' MICA is a high-performance micronized and wet-ground lamellar mineral engineered for flexographic, gravure, offset, screen, and effect-ink systems. Advanced wet-grinding technology preserves the natural platelet structure, ensuring high smoothne...
Why Micronised Mica is the preferred choice for printing inks formulations
Comprehensive range of Micronised Mica grades for diverse industrial applications
Common questions about Micronised Mica in printing inks applications
Mica platelets align parallel to the substrate during drying, creating a shingle effect that acts as an internal lubricant, optimizing ink transfer and reducing abrasive wear on doctor blades.
Mica functions as a substrate for pearlescent and interference pigments, enabling pearlescent highlights, metallic visual depth, and controlled sheen effects in specialty and decorative inks.
Wet grinding by frictional delamination retains smooth basal surfaces, producing low grit, high gloss control, and better transparency essential for effect and pearlescent ink applications.
Yes, mica's high aspect ratio platelet structure prevents pigment agglomeration, stabilizes viscosity, and maintains uniform color depth even under the high-shear conditions of modern presses.
Yes, mica's extreme thermal stability (resisting up to 1,000°C) makes it particularly valuable for heatset web offset inks, preventing film blistering and maintaining dimensional stability.
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