Manalox Aluminum-Based Ink Gellants

Selection Guide

Manalox Thickeners: Rheology

Chart - Manalox Thickeners: Rheology - Viscosity / Shear Rate

Solution with no thickener – Newtonian

Pseudoplastic Structure: more gel, less body

  • Aluminum Acylates: Manalox 230, Manalox 240

Pseudoplastic Structure: more body, less gel

  • Aluminum Alkoxides: Manalox 130
  • Aluminum Chelates: Manalox 300, Manalox 310

Manalox Rheology Modifiers

TypeTemp. RangeIPA Emissions
Manalox 130Alkoxide100 – 150ºCYes
Manalox 230Acylate125 – 165ºCNo
Manalox 240Acylate160 – 200ºCNo
Manalox 300Chelate100 – 180ºCNo
Manalox 310Chelate160 – 200ºCNo
Manalox 360Chelate150 – 200ºCNo

Classification of Manalox Thickeners

Aluminum Alkoxides

Aluminum Alkoxide chemical formula

Aluminum Acylates

Aluminum Acylates chemical formula

Aluminum Chelates

Aluminum Chelates chemical formula

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