EES Palm Oil-Based Screen Printing Ink

Elaeisol (EES) is an environmentally friendly screen printing ink range developed using CSC’s advanced technology. The name Elaeisol is derived from the oil palm species Elaeis oleifera.

The product features a formulation free from volatile organic compounds (100% VOC-Free), sharp color reproduction, a soft hand feel, and high wash and rubbing fastness.

Its air-drying and self-crosslinking properties help reduce energy consumption during production.

Key Features

▫ VOC-free: A 100% VOC-Free formulation containing no volatile organic compounds.

▫ Vivid colors: Delivers sharp color reproduction with a soft hand feel.

▫ High color fastness: Provides good color retention during washing and rubbing.

▫ High opacity: Offers good printability, producing a uniform, well-defined ink layer.

▫ Tack-free surface: Offers tack-free properties and meets the E1 standard, according to the manufacturer.

▫ Energy savings: Air-dries and self-crosslinks, helping reduce energy consumption.

Elaeisol (EES) Palm Oil-Based Screen Printing Ink System

The EES system consists of three components for white printing, underbase printing, and color mixing:

▫ Recommendation: Add 0–8% concentrated pigment colorant to the ink base, depending on the target color, and mix thoroughly before use.

Suitable Substrates

EES is recommended for cotton and cotton/polyester blends for decorative printing on textiles and garments.

EES palm oil-based water-based screen printing ink (Super White & Super Clear) is suitable for textile printing applications requiring sharp colors, a soft hand feel, high color fastness, and an energy-efficient production process.

Instructions for Use

Use a water-resistant stencil emulsion. The recommended screen mesh range is 41–120 threads/cm, selected according to design detail and the required ink deposit.

For multicolor printing, print light colors first, followed by dark colors. Keep the screen fully flooded with ink after each squeegee stroke and use light squeegee pressure to limit excessive ink penetration into the fabric, which may affect the hand feel and color brightness of the print.

Drying Conditions and Precautions

EES can air-dry and self-crosslink, helping reduce energy requirements during print finishing.

When accelerated drying is required, CSC recommends using an infrared dryer with good air circulation and a minimum forced airflow of approximately 50 m³/min.

* Conduct test prints and verify actual print durability before starting bulk production.