Isopropyl alcohol has long been used to reduce surface tension and improve wetting in offset dampening systems, but increasing regulatory pressure and environmental compliance requirements have made alcohol replacement products essential in many shops. Green Diamond AR replicates the wetting and surface tension reduction of IPA through its enhanced wetting chemistry — providing clean, stable dampening across a wide range of ink systems, paper stocks, and press speeds.

The product is highly concentrated and cost-effective. When used as directed, a small addition rate of 1.5%–3.1% (2–4 ounces per gallon) delivers consistent dampening results without the volatility, odor, or regulatory burden of isopropyl alcohol. Green Diamond AR is designed to be used in conjunction with a compatible fountain solution concentrate such as the Rycoline Green Diamond 251.

Features:
Eliminates need for isopropyl alcohol
Meets VOC regulatory standards
Enhanced wetting ability
Highly concentrated formula
Compatible with most sheetfed press dampening systems

Physical Properties:
HMIS: 2-2-0
VOCs: 100%

Usage: Mix fountain solution in water first, then add 1.5%–3.1% (2–4 ounces per gallon) of AR Alcohol Replacement as needed for desired results.

Product: Green Diamond™ AR Alcohol Replacement
Type: Alcohol Replacement / IPA Substitute
Application: Sheetfed Offset Dampening Systems
Brand: Rycoline / Green Diamond

Properly diluted, the Green Diamond 251 delivers fast startups and clean restarts — reducing makeready waste and getting to sellable sheets quickly. Its formulation is optimized for use with conventional, hybrid, and UV ink systems, making it a versatile choice for commercial printers running mixed ink sets on a single press. The solution maintains optimal ink and water balance to minimize scumming, tinting, and emulsification issues that can compromise print quality during long runs.

When used as directed with alcohol or the Green Diamond AR alcohol replacement, the 251 creates a complete dampening system with controlled pH and conductivity for consistent performance across a wide range of paper stocks and press speeds.

Typical Characteristics:
Fast startup and restarts
Optimal ink and water balance
Compatible with conventional, hybrid, and UV applications
Two-part system — use with alcohol or Green Diamond AR

Physical Properties:
Conductivity: 580 mmho’s per ounce (740 per 1%)
pH: 3.8–4.2 properly diluted
VOCs: 1.1 lb. / gallon

Product: Rycoline Green Diamond 251 Fountain Solution
Type: Two-Part Fountain Solution Concentrate (Acid Component)
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline

The Green Diamond™ 567 unique formulation provides excellent compatibility with conventional, hybrid, and UV ink systems, making it one of the most versatile fountain solutions available for modern sheetfed presses. Whether running standard process inks, low-migration hybrid sets, or full UV applications, the 567 formula maintains the optimal ink-water balance essential for sharp dot reproduction, clean non-image areas, and stable color throughout the run.

Press operators benefit from fast startups and clean restarts — reducing makeready waste and getting to sellable sheets faster. The product is designed to minimize scumming, tinting, and emulsification issues that commonly occur when ink-water balance drifts during long runs or after press stops.

Features:
One-step formula — no additional additives required
Compatible with conventional, hybrid, and UV inks
Optimum ink and water balance
Fast startups and clean restarts
Suitable for all sheetfed applications
Reduces makeready waste and press downtime

Product: Rycoline Green Diamond™ One Step 567 Fountain Solution
Type: One-Step Fountain Solution Concentrate
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline

A high-quality fountain solution is foundational to offset print quality. The fountain solution must maintain the correct pH range to keep non-image areas of the plate water-receptive while allowing ink to adhere cleanly to image areas. Rycoline Green Diamond 251 is formulated to provide this selective wetting consistently, even as conditions in the dampening system change over the course of a press run. Stable conductivity levels in the fountain solution also help prevent plate corrosion and support consistent dot reproduction from sheet to sheet or roll to roll.

Green Diamond 251 is supplied as a concentrate and is mixed with water to achieve the correct working dilution for your press and dampening system. As with all fountain solutions, follow the manufacturer’s mixing instructions and regularly monitor pH and conductivity in the dampening system to maintain optimal press performance. Contact us for technical data sheets, dilution guidelines, and volume pricing on Rycoline Green Diamond 251 Fountain Solution.

Versatile enough for use on all sheetfed applications, the Blue Chip formula delivers fast startups and clean restarts, reducing makeready waste and getting press operators to sellable sheets quickly. The optimum ink and water balance it provides helps prevent scumming, tinting, and emulsification — common problems that arise when dampening chemistry is out of spec or poorly buffered.

With a conductivity of 675 mmho’s per ounce (864 mmho’s per 1%) and a properly diluted pH of 3.7–3.9, the Blue Chip delivers the precise chemical environment your ink and water system needs for consistent color density and clean non-printing areas throughout the run.

Features:
Highly concentrated two-step formula
Fast startups and restarts
Optimum ink and water balance
Compatible with alcohol or alcohol replacement
Suitable for all sheetfed offset applications

Physical Properties:
Conductivity: 675 mmho’s/oz (864 mmho’s/1%)
VOCs: 7.54%
pH: 3.7–3.9 properly diluted

Application Directions:
Alcohol-free: Mix 2–4 oz (1.56–3.125%) Blue Chip in water, plus 2–4 oz of Green Diamond AR or other alcohol replacement.
With alcohol: Mix 2–4 oz (1.56–3.125%) Blue Chip in water, plus desired amount of isopropyl alcohol.

Product: Rycoline Blue Chip 2 Step Fountain Solution
Type: Two-Step Fountain Solution Concentrate
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Rycoline