Inktek LBX 19888 Black Plastisol Ink – Low Cure Pantone Mixing Ink for Screen Printing

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Inktek 19888 LBX Black Plastisol Ink
Inktek 19888 LBX Black Plastisol Ink
Inktek 19888 LBX Black Plastisol Ink
Inktek 19888 LBX Black Plastisol Ink

Inktek LBX 19888 Black is a low-cure plastisol mixing base for neutral shading, dark Pantone formulas, and earth tones. As the shading base of the Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System, it darkens and desaturates any color mix — enabling the full range of dark, muted, and earthy Pantone targets. Fully cures at 280°F for safe use on performance fabrics and poly blends.

⬛ Neutral Shading Base
Darkens and desaturates any LBX color mix
🌡️ Low Cure — 280°F
Safer on heat-sensitive performance wear
🎨 Pantone Mixing System
Blends with all 15 LBX inks for precise color matching
🖨️ Smooth Printability
Consistent lay-down from fine to medium mesh
⚡ Flash & Stack Ready
Flashes cleanly, no ghosting on platen
🏭 SKU: PCLBX19888
Part of the Inktek LBX Series
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Price range: $39.99 through $1,549.99

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Description

The Shade That Makes Every Formula Work.

You can’t mix the full Pantone spectrum without black. Every dark color, every muted tone, every earth color, every hunter green, charcoal gray, burgundy, and chocolate brown requires black as the shading base. Inktek LBX 19888 Black is the neutral shading anchor of the LBX Pantone Mixing System — a clean, neutral black that lowers value and desaturates other bases without pulling them toward warm or cool. Part of the 15-color LBX system, it combines precisely with every other LBX base to hit dark and muted Pantone targets. Fully cures at 280°F. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator at formulator.screenprintsupplies.com to get exact mix ratios instantly.

280°F
Full Cure Temp
15 Colors
LBX Mixing System
86–160
Mesh Count Range
FREE
Pantone Formulator App

Why LBX 19888 Black?

The Neutral Shading Base

LBX Black darkens and desaturates without pulling other colors warm or cool — critical for accurate shading. A warm black tints mixed colors yellow-brown; a cool black tints them blue. LBX Black is formulated neutral so your dark Pantone formulas go where the formula says, not where the black decides.

Unlocks the Full Dark Pantone Range

Without black, you can’t hit dark greens, dark browns, charcoals, deep earth tones, burgundy, or any muted, low-saturation color. LBX Black is what makes the LBX system capable of the full Pantone spectrum — not just brights and mid-tones.

Standalone High-Opacity Black

Beyond mixing, LBX Black performs as a fully capable standalone black for printing on light and medium garments. High opacity and clean lay-down make it equally useful as a mixing component and a production black.

Low Cure for Performance Fabrics

Full cure at 280°F means safe use on polyester, tri-blends, and athletic wear — whether used as a straight black print or as the shading component in a mixed Pantone formula.

Available Sizes

  • QQuart (32 oz) — Good for shops adding shading capability to their LBX system or supplementing existing black supply
  • GGallon (128 oz) — Standard production size — stock multiple gallons; black is consumed heavily in most Pantone mixing programs
  • 55-Gallon Pail — High-volume shops with heavy Pantone mixing programs across the full dark and muted spectrum

See It in Action

Printing with LBX 19888 Black

Step 1 — Get Your Formula

Go to formulator.screenprintsupplies.com and enter your Pantone target. Dark and muted colors often use black as a small but critical component — even 2–5% black can dramatically shift a color toward the correct dark, muted, or earthy tone.

Step 2 — Weigh Carefully

Use a digital gram scale accurate to 0.1g. Black is potent — small amounts have a large visual effect. A few extra grams of black in a formula can turn a forest green into a near-black or shift a warm red toward maroon. Weigh every component precisely.

Step 3 — Mix Thoroughly

Mix until fully homogeneous. Any unmixed black streaks will appear as dark inconsistencies in the print. A paddle mixer on a drill ensures complete incorporation, especially in larger batches.

Step 4 — Print and Cure at 280°F

Target 280°F internal ink temp. Verify with a donut probe. Stretch test and wash test before shipping customer orders.

Dark & Muted Pantone Targets LBX Black Helps You Hit

Dark Greens

PMS 357, 350, 3435, 7483 — hunter, forest, and military greens; mix LBX Green + LBX Black for the full dark green range

Earth Tones & Browns

PMS 729, 730, 4625 — warm earth tones, chocolate browns, and tans; mix warm bases with Black for muted, grounded results

Charcoal & Dark Gray

PMS 425, 432, Cool Gray 10 — mix LBX Black + LBX White for the full gray and charcoal range

Burgundy & Dark Maroon

PMS 202, 209, 7421 — deep red-wine tones; mix LBX Red or Magenta + LBX Black for the full dark red family

⚠ Black Is Potent — Weigh Precisely

Even small amounts of black have a large visual effect on other colors. A few extra grams can shift a color dramatically toward dark and muted. Always weigh every component, including black, on a gram scale accurate to 0.1g. Never add black by eye.

⚠ Stock Extra Black for Mixing Programs

Dark and muted Pantone targets require black as a component in formulas across almost every color family. If you’re running a full LBX mixing program, black consumption is higher than most shops expect. Keep backup stock on hand.

LBX 19888 Black Is a Pantone Mixing Ink — Not Just a Color

This is an engineered mixing base — one of 15 fully inter-mixable LBX inks designed to hit specific Pantone targets by weight. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact gram-weight mix ratios instantly. No guessing. No waste. Repeatable run after run.

🎨 Open Free LBX Formulator → formulator.screenprintsupplies.com

Complete Inktek LBX Plastisol Mixing Color System

The LBX system includes 15 fully inter-mixable colors — 10 standard bases and 5 fluorescent bases. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact mix ratios by weight for any Pantone color instantly.

Color SKU Role in the System
LBX White PCLBX11888 Tint base, pastels, underbases — the most-used base in the system
LBX Black ← You Are Here PCLBX19888 Neutral shading, dark and muted Pantone formulas, earth tones
LBX Orange PCLBX38888 Sports oranges, warm spectrum bridge between red and yellow
LBX Red PCLBX48888 Warm reds — brand reds, sports reds, PMS 485 / 032 / 200
LBX Magenta PCLBX48889 Cool reds and pinks — Rhodamine Red, Rubine Red, the full pink family
LBX Violet PCLBX58888 Purple anchor — collegiate purples, brand violets, lavenders
LBX Marine PCLBX68888 Deep navy anchor — PMS 289 / 281 / 295 and the full dark blue family
LBX Blue PCLBX68889 Bright blues — sky blue, Carolina blue, royal blue, process blue
LBX Green PCLBX78888 Kelly green, forest, olive, teal bridge — the most versatile base
LBX Yellow PCLBX88888 Athletic golds, school yellows, warm spectrum bridge to orange and green
LBX Flo Pink FLUOR. PCLBX98880 Neon hot pink — festival, concert, and athletic apparel
LBX Flo Red FLUOR. PCLBX98884 Fluorescent safety orange-red — hi-vis apparel and warm accent colors
LBX Flo Purple FLUOR. PCLBX98885 Electric neon purple — concert and festival merchandise
LBX Flo Blue FLUOR. PCLBX98886 Electric neon blue — athletic programs, concert merch, neon teal mixing
LBX Flo Yellow FLUOR. PCLBX98888 Safety hi-vis yellow and neon lime-green — the most visible color in the spectrum
LBX Complete Kit ALL 15 COLORS LBX-KIT All 15 LBX bases in one kit — everything you need to mix any Pantone color

All 15 LBX colors are fully inter-mixable  ·  Low cure from 280°F  ·  Non-phthalate  ·  Available in quart, gallon, and 5-gallon  ·  Browse all LBX colors →

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Technical Specifications

Inktek LBX 19888 Black — Technical Specifications
Product Name Inktek LBX 19888 Black
SKU PCLBX19888
Ink Type Plastisol (PVC-based), Low Cure
Color Family Black — neutral shading base, dark formulas, earth tones
Primary Application Pantone shading base, standalone production black, dark and muted color matching
Recommended Cure Temperature 280°F (138°C) internal ink temp
Recommended Mesh Count 86–160 mesh
Recommended Squeegee 70–80 durometer; standard screen printing squeegee
Mixing System Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System (15 inter-mixable bases)
Formulator Software formulator.screenprintsupplies.com — free, no login required
Suitable Substrates 100% cotton, polyester, tri-blends, performance wear
Available Sizes Quart (32 oz), Gallon (128 oz), 5-Gallon Pail
Shelf Life 2 years from manufacture date (sealed, room temp storage)
Storage Cool, dry location; keep away from heat and direct sunlight
Brand Inktek
Distributor River City Supply — screenprintsupplies.com

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Printers Choice LBX Safety Data Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is a neutral black important in a mixing system?

Black is the shading base that lowers value and desaturates other colors. If the black pulls warm (toward brown) or cool (toward blue), it shifts every dark formula in that direction — making accurate Pantone matching impossible. LBX Black is formulated neutral so it darkens predictably without introducing unwanted hue shifts.

Can I print LBX 19888 straight from the container?

Yes — LBX Black is a high-opacity production black that performs as a standalone printing ink. It works well for single-color black jobs, outlines, and text on light and medium garments, in addition to its role as the shading base in the LBX mixing system.

Is LBX Black safe on polyester and performance wear?

Yes — full cure at 280°F is safe on polyester, tri-blends, and performance fabrics. Whether used as a straight black print or as a mixing component, the low-cure formula protects heat-sensitive garments.

How much black should I add to a formula?

The free formulator at formulator.screenprintsupplies.com gives you exact gram-weight amounts. For shaded Pantone formulas, black is typically a small percentage of the total mix — but even small amounts have a large visual impact. Never add black by eye; always weigh.

How do I use the free LBX Pantone Formulator?

Go to formulator.screenprintsupplies.com — no login required. Enter your Pantone target and get exact gram-weight ratios for every LBX base in the formula, including black. Weigh on a digital scale accurate to 0.1g, mix thoroughly, and print.

Does River City Supply ship same day?

Yes — orders before 3:30 PM CT Monday–Friday ship same day. Free shipping over $200. Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].
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