CCI D-White Discharge Ink | EnviroLine® Bright White Water-Based Discharge Ink for Opaque White Prints on Dark Cotton — Highlight White, Underbase, or Custom Pastels with CCI CMS Pigments

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CCI EnviroLine® D-White is an exceptionally bright, premixed white water-based discharge ink built for opaque white prints on dark 100% cotton. The white pigment is already loaded — stir in CCI D-Powder activator (3–6%) and print. Run it as a super-bright highlight and spot white, mix it with CCI CMS Pigment Concentrates for bright, high-opacity colors, or combine it with other ink systems for multiple effects. Need full-strength discharge colors instead of white? Reach for CCI D-Base — same system, same activator.

Premixed bright white
No pigment weighing — activate and print

Ultra-soft hand
Color discharges into the fabric, not onto it

Three roles
Highlight white, pigment-mix colors, or layer with other inks

Mesh 110–230
CCI-recommended range for opacity + detail

8-hour pot life
Once activated with D-Powder

PVC-free · phthalate-free
Low-odor EnviroLine® formulation

In stock in San Antonio — free in-store pickup ready in 1 hour. Fast shipping across Texas and nationwide. Questions on discharge? Message us on Tidio or call 512-454-0505.

Price range: $24.99 through $2,500.00

Ink Size

5 Gallon
55 Gallon
Gallon
Quart

Clear

Description

CCI D-White — The Premixed White That Discharges Bright

When the job calls for bright, opaque, retail-quality white on dark cotton, D-White delivers it in a premixed, ready-to-activate package. No pigment weighing, no formula lookups — open the pail, stir in D-Powder at 3–6%, and print. The ink strips the garment dye and replaces it with an intensely bright white embedded in the cotton fibers. Zero surface buildup. The white feels like the fabric — because it is the fabric.

Why Shops Run D-White Daily

Premixed & Ready

White pigment is pre-loaded. Add D-Powder activator and go — no base-and-pigment guesswork.

Into the Fabric

Discharge chemistry embeds the white in the cotton for an ultra-soft, barely-there hand feel.

Three Jobs, One Pail

Super-bright highlight white, bright opaque colors when mixed with CCI CMS Pigments, or layered with other ink systems.

Dials In With Mesh

CCI-recommended 110–230 mesh — lower for maximum opacity on dark garments, higher for fine detail and a softer finish.

Extended Screen Life

Slower drying in the screen than many discharge whites — built for longer production runs.

Cleaner Formulation

PVC-free, phthalate-free, low odor, and CPSIA-compliant — part of the CCI EnviroLine® water-based system.

What You Get & What You Need

CCI D-White premixed discharge white — available in Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon, and 55 Gallon.

Required: CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator, mixed in at 3–6% by weight (sold separately). This drives the discharge reaction.

Optional: CCI CMS Pigment Concentrates to tint D-White into custom pastel discharge colors.

Optional: CCI EnviroLine® Retarder (up to 5%) and a water mist bottle for long-run open time.

How Discharge Printing Works

1. Activate

Stir D-Powder into D-White at 3–6%. You now have an 8-hour window — only activate what you’ll run.

2. Print Wet

Print wet-on-wet through 110–230 mesh with heavy squeegee pressure — no flash between hits. Don’t let it flash-dry; moisture drives the discharge.

3. Cure & Discharge

In the dryer the activator strips the garment dye and the white sets inside the fibers. Wash-test every run.

Three Ways To Print D-White

Super-Bright Highlight White

The primary use — high-opacity, extremely bright white text, logos, and fills on dark cotton with a soft hand.

Mix For Bright Colors

Add CCI CMS Pigments for extremely bright, crisp, high-opacity discharge colors — the white base keeps them reading strong on dark cotton.

Combine With Other Inks

Use in conjunction with other ink systems for multiple effects — e.g. a bright base under CCI W-Base colors for vivid overprints on dark cotton.

D-White vs. D-Base — Which Do You Need?

Spec	CCI D-White (this product)	CCI D-Base
Type	Premixed discharge WHITE	Clear discharge MIXING BASE
Out of container	Bright opaque white	Clear
Primary use	Opaque white on dark cotton	Custom Pantone discharge colors
With CMS pigments	Bright, high-opacity colors	Full-strength Pantone colors
Mesh	110–230	160–305
Activator	D-Powder 3–6%	D-Powder 3–6%
Choose it when…	You need WHITE	You need COLOR

Smart shops stock both. D-White for white, D-Base for custom colors — one D-Powder activator and one CMS pigment set cover the entire dark-garment workflow.

Read Before You Print

100% cotton only. Must be dischargeable (reactive) dyes. Poly and blends won’t discharge.

Activator required. D-Powder at 3–6%. 8-hour pot life once mixed.

Cure it right. 90 sec minimum at 320°F; ideal 2–3 min at 340–350°F with forced air. Don’t pre-dry the print.

Always pre-test. Not every dye lot discharges the same. Test each garment before production.

Need custom discharge colors?

Pair D-White with CCI D-Base and CCI CMS Pigments, then mix any Pantone on the CCI Color Matching System.

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Not sure it’ll discharge your garment?

Our team prints discharge every day. Message us on Tidio, email us, or call and we’ll help you dial in mesh, activator, and cure.

Call 512-454-0505

Technical Specifications

CCI D-White — Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	CCI EnviroLine® D-White Discharge Ink
Manufacturer	Chemical Consultants, Inc. (CCI) — Corona, CA
Type	Premixed bright white water-based discharge ink
Ink System	CCI EnviroLine®
Color	Bright opaque white — premixed, ready to activate
Viscosity	Medium — easy to use
Opacity	High
Activator (REQUIRED)	CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator — 3–6% by weight
Pot Life (activated)	Approx. 8 hours
Mesh	160–305
Squeegee	Firm pressure; sharp/medium blade; adjust to mesh count
Print Method	Wet-on-wet; flash between colors when layering
Thinner	Water, up to 10%
Retarder	CCI EnviroLine® Retarder, up to 5%
Cure	~320°F (160°C) minimum; ideal 2–3 min at 340–350°F with high-volume forced air. Do not let the print dry before curing.
Substrate	100% cotton with dischargeable (reactive) dyes — always pre-test
Not Suitable For	Polyester, poly/cotton blends, pigment-dyed or non-reactive dyed goods
Uses	Opaque spot white, discharge underbase, or pastel/tinted base with CMS pigments
Companion Base	CCI D-Base — clear discharge mixing base for full-strength colors
Water-Based Counterpart	CCI W-Base — standard clear base for light garments
Cleanup (wet)	Water
Cleanup (on-press)	Press wash
Cleanup (dried / haze)	CCI WB-1
Emulsion	Water-resistant; post-harden for long runs
Formulation	PVC-free, phthalate-free, low odor
Available Sizes	Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon, 55 Gallon

Documents & Manufacturer References

CCI Official D-White Page
Manufacturer product listing (ccidom.com)CCI Color Matching System
Build Pantone discharge formulas

Add your hosted TDS and SDS PDF links here (the CCI D-White Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet) to complete the Documents tab.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Documents & Manufacturer References

CCI Official D-White Page
Manufacturer product listing (ccidom.com)CCI Color Matching System
Build Pantone discharge formulas

Add your hosted TDS and SDS PDF links here (the CCI D-White Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet) to complete the Documents tab.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CCI D-White — Frequently Asked Questions

Is D-White premixed, or do I add white pigment?

D-White is premixed — the white pigment is already loaded. Just stir in CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator at 3–6% and print. No pigment weighing or mixing required for white.

What’s the difference between D-White and D-Base?

D-White is a premixed discharge WHITE for opaque white prints and pastels. D-Base is a CLEAR discharge mixing base for custom Pantone-matched colors. Need white → D-White. Need colors → D-Base plus CMS Pigments. Most shops stock both — same activator, same system.

Can I mix custom colors with D-White?

Yes. Add CCI CMS Pigment Concentrates to D-White for extremely bright, crisp, high-opacity discharge colors on dark cotton. Because the base is white, colors read brighter and more opaque (and lighter/pastel-leaning) than the same pigment in a clear base. For full-strength, true-to-Pantone shades, use D-Base instead.

Can I use D-White as a discharge underbase?

Yes. Print activated D-White, flash, then overprint with CCI W-Base colors or other compatible inks. The discharged white gives you a bright foundation for vivid overprint colors on dark cotton.

What activator do I use, and how much?

CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator at 3–6% by weight. Mix well. Once activated you have roughly an 8-hour pot life, so only activate what you’ll run. The same D-Powder works with D-Base.

What mesh should I use?

CCI recommends 110–230 (threads/in). Lower mesh (around 110) lays a heavier deposit for maximum opacity and brightness on dark garments; higher mesh (around 230) gives finer image detail and a softer finish.

What garments work with discharge?

100% cotton dyed with dischargeable (reactive) dyes. Polyester, poly/cotton blends, and pigment-dyed goods will not discharge. Not every dye lot behaves the same — always pre-test before a production run.

How do I cure D-White?

Cure at ~320°F (160°C) minimum; ideally 2–3 minutes at 340–350°F with high-volume forced air. Don’t let the print flash-dry before curing — the more moisture present, the better the discharge. If any activator odor remains after curing, re-cure. Always wash-test.

Does D-White dry in the screen?

It has extended screen life — slower drying than many discharge whites. For the longest runs, add CCI EnviroLine® Retarder (up to 5%) and mist the screen with water during pauses.

How do I clean up?

Water for wet ink, press wash on-press, and CCI WB-1 for dried ink and haze.

Is D-White eco-friendly?

Yes — PVC-free, phthalate-free, and low odor. It’s part of the CCI EnviroLine® water-based system.

Still have a discharge question?

We print discharge in-house every day. Message us on Tidio, email us, or call and we’ll help you pick between D-White and D-Base, dial in your CMS pigment formula, and get your cure right.

Call 512-454-0505

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CCI D-White Discharge Ink | EnviroLine® Bright White Water-Based Discharge Ink for Opaque White Prints on Dark Cotton — Highlight White, Underbase, or Custom Pastels with CCI CMS Pigments

Description

CCI D-White — The Premixed White That Discharges Bright