UV process inks
LightStar UV Foil FCM
LightStar UV Foil FCM series has been designed for printing on food contact materials (FCM) with indirect food contact.
LightStar UV Foil FCM
LightStar UV Foil FCM series has been designed for printing on food contact materials (FCM) with indirect food contact. The product is especially suitable for non-absorbent substrates.
Properties
- Excellent adhesion on a wide range of different non-absorbing printing substrates
- Excellent printability
- High intensity
- Fast curing of the ink film
- High flexibility of the ink film
- BPA-NI
- Hot foil stampable, overprintable and glueable, technical testing required
Fastnesses
| item no. | light | transp. | spirit | nitro | alcali | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightStar UV Foil FCM Y | ED1155 | 5 | + | + | + | + |
| LightStar UV Foil FCM M | ED1156 | 5 | + | + | + | − |
| LightStar UV Foil FCM C | ED1157 | 8 | + | + | + | + |
| LightStar UV Foil FCM K | ED1158 | 8 | − | + | + | + |
| LightStar UV Foil FCM Y | ED1151 | 6–7 | + | + | + | − |
| LightStar UV Foil FCM M | ED1152 | 6–7 | + | + | + | + |
+ property given, − property not given
Important notes of usage
Because of the vast variety of substrates on the market, it is strongly recommended to check the adhesion properties in a preliminary test. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our technical engineers.
Storage
UV inks have a limited shelf life. In case of appropriate storage between 5 °C and 25 °C (41 °F and 77 °F) and protected from direct sunlight, we guarantee a shelf life of 6 months.