Water-based and UV-curable printing inksMade in Huizhou, China
Printing ink that holds on paper, film, and non‑woven.
Water-based and UV-curable inks for food packaging, labels, and flexible packaging. FDA and REACH compliant, produced in Huizhou and shipped FOB from China’s major ports.
5 kg sample lots dispatch within 72 hours. Custom colour matches take 3–7 working days on top.
Four platforms, one factory
All products-
Flexo
Water-based flexo ink for paper, board and corrugated
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Gravure
Water-based gravure ink for film and decorative paper
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UV-LED
UV-curable ink for shrink sleeves and labels
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Varnish & coating
Matte, texture, anti-scratch and anti-slip finishes
Batch colour difference is controlled at ΔE ≤ 2 and every batch ships with colour-difference data. Full test reports (RoHS, FDA) available on request.
Pick the stock you print on
Paper bags & sacks
High rub resistance, low VOC
SC1000 · SC4000
Food packaging
FDA & EU compliant, low migration
SC1000
Flexible packaging
Adhesion, heat resistance, low migration
SC2000 · SC5000 · SC5900
Labels & stickers
Scratch, chemical & weather resistant
UV7000 · UV7100
Non-woven fabric
Wash resistance and breathability
SC3000
The series index
Grouped by printing process — go straight to the line your press runs.
- Flexo — water-based
- SC1000 Water-based flexo for paper & board, corrugated Water-based · Flexo Details
- SC2000 Water-based flexo for film — BOPP, PET, PE Water-based · Flexo Details
- SC3000 Water-based flexo for non-woven fabric Water-based · Flexo Details
- Gravure — water-based
- SC4000 Water-based gravure for paper & decorative paper Water-based · Gravure Details
- SC5000 Water-based gravure for film — BOPP, PET, PE Water-based · Gravure Details
- SC5900 Water-based gravure for reverse-side (lamination) printing Water-based · Gravure Details
- UV-curable
- UV7000 UV flexo for general labels & packaging · abrasion-resistant grade (2H pencil hardness) UV · Flexo Details
- UV7100 UV flexo for shrink sleeves UV · Flexo Details
- UV7900 UV inkjet for digital & variable data UV · Inkjet Details
- Special function
- TC Thermochromic ink — colour shift at a specified temperature; screen-printed Special · Thermochromic Details
- SI Sterilisation indicator ink — steam / EO / plasma / formaldehyde cycles Special · Indicator Details
Every series ships with a TDS covering viscosity, pH, solids, adhesion and anilox choice.
Open the full TDS libraryWhere it runs
Real jobs printed with StarColor ink — from salad bowls to shrink sleeves.
Food-grade paper bowls
Water-based flexo · paperboard · direct food contact
BOPP & PE film packaging
Water-based gravure · flexible film
UV flexo board boxes
UV7000 · coated board · crisp whites
Food-grade napkins
SC1000 · napkin stock · odourless
Non-woven bags
SC3000 · PP non-woven · soft hand feel
Water-based paper bags
SC4000 · paper · food-safeFrom your substrate to production ink
We match on your stock, not on a chart. Three steps, one working week for most custom matches.
Send the stock
Mail us the film, board, or non-woven you print on. An A4-size sheet is enough for the lab to start.
We draw it down
Our lab draws the colour directly on your stock, then checks adhesion, drying speed, and rub resistance under press conditions.
You approve, we scale
Sign off the drawdown and the same formula goes into production in Huizhou — no reformulation between sample and order.
The plant in Huizhou
R&D, production, and QC sit under one roof in Huizhou, Guangdong. Our laboratory, in cooperation with Huizhou University, focuses on breakthrough ink chemistry — including 450 m/min high-speed flexo systems and 220 °C heat-resistant formulations.
Every batch passes five QC checks, from raw material inspection to final press simulation. Batch colour difference is controlled within ΔE ≤ 2, and finished inks are delivered with colour-difference data.
Read about the companyPrinters who switched
StarColor’s FDA-certified water-based inks are our gold standard. Their consistency in food-grade safety has been flawless for 3+ years.
Ahmed R.Quality Director, Packaging Group
The R&D team at StarColor is exceptional. They developed a custom UV ink formula for our unique substrates in just 7 days.
Siti AminahTechnical Manager, Printing Firm
Reliable global supply and fast lead times. They’ve become our most trusted partner for high-volume exports to Africa.
Kofi B.Procurement Lead, Global Labels
Ink knowledge from the lab floor
Questions we get before the first order
Are the inks safe for direct food contact?
Yes. StarColor inks comply with US FDA food-contact standards, have passed the EU REACH SVHC 253-substance test, and meet RoHS requirements with VOC emissions under 1%. Once fully dried, the water-based range is suitable for direct food contact where the grade is specified.
How fast can I get a sample?
Sample lots of 5 kg ship within 72 hours of confirmation. Orders under 1 tonne dispatch in 72 hours, and orders under 20 tonnes within 7 days. Custom colour matching adds 3–7 working days.
Can you match our exact colour and substrate?
Yes. Send us your substrate and target colour; the lab draws down a match and returns it for approval in about 7 working days, then scales the same formula to production. Batch-to-batch colour difference is controlled within ΔE ≤ 2.
What trade terms do you offer?
FOB from any major Chinese port. We cover inland freight from the plant to the port of loading; international freight is arranged on your side.
Request a free sample
Tell us what you print on. We will send the right series drawn on your kind of stock, free of charge.
Email eva@starcolor-ink.com
Plant Building 12, Wanyang Sci-Tech City, Dalin Street, Huidong County, Huizhou, China