Plastisol Ink Reducer – Curable, Phthalate-Free Soft-Flow

Curable Ink Reducer — Soft-Flow (PFRE Series) thins plastisol for better flow and finer detail without wrecking opacity or cure. It is curable — it becomes part of the ink film instead of just diluting it, so adhesion and wash durability hold.

The Soft-Flow line comes in three curable options, selected in the dropdown: PFRE-703 Quick Flash, PFRE-704 Clear, and PFRE-705 Reducer. All are phthalate-free and compatible with every plastisol we make — standard, low-cure and specialty.

How much to add

Start at 5% by weight. Most shops run 15–20% depending on the operator, the ink and the print. Do not exceed 20%. Over-reducing is the most common mistake — you can always add more, you cannot take it back out. Mix thoroughly and print a test before production.

What it does

• Thins without over-thinning — better flow and deposit, opacity intact.
• Cure stays put — still cures at 320–330°F; adhesion and wash durability unaffected.
• Softer hand — smoother, more flexible print without dulling color.
• Fewer screen clogs — keeps ink open in the mesh, fewer stops to wipe.
• Works with everything — standard, low-cure and specialty plastisols.

Use it for

• Soft-hand fashion prints — less buildup, lighter feel on the garment.
• Fine line and high detail — crisper edges, cleaner registration.
• Large coverage — even spread across a big deposit.
• Halftones and multi-color — consistent blending and transitions.

How to run it

Formulation

Phthalate-free. Built on a phthalate-free plasticizer system — not an ortho-phthalate chemistry — so it will not reintroduce phthalates into a phthalate-free ink you have already specified.

Handling

• Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling.
• Use in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep containers sealed when not in use to prevent contamination.
• Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Questions? Talk to us.

Not sure how much to add, or whether reducing is the right fix? Call us — sometimes the answer is mesh or squeegee, not reducer.

Total Ink Solutions
200 South Newman Street, Unit 4 & 5
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-487-9600 · Fax: 201-487-9620
Email: sales@totalinksolutions.com