Gravure Printing Ink for Flexible Packaging

Product Introduction

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Specifically developed for flexible packaging printing, this water-based gravure ink uses water as a solvent, featuring environmental friendliness, low VOCs, low migration, and low odor. It has passed food contact safety certifications and is suitable for packaging applications in food, daily chemicals, toys, and other fields. The ink combines high color strength with fine leveling properties, demonstrating strong adhesion to substrates such as PE, PET films, and aluminum foil. It produces vivid, wear-resistant, and scratch-resistant printed patterns, adapting to high-speed gravure printing equipment at 150-300 meters per minute with fast and efficient drying. Customized color matching is supported, and it is compatible with dry lamination and solventless lamination processes. The finished products are resistant to sterilization and chemical corrosion.
 

Key Benefits

• Low-VOC & Environmentally Friendly
  Water-based formulation ensures minimal emissions and a safer pressroom environment.

• High Print Quality
  Vibrant color reproduction, excellent dot sharpness,  and good coverage..

• Flexible Substrate Compatibility
  Suitable for paper, coated paper, PET, BOPP, and biodegradable films.

• Fast Drying & Efficient Production
  Engineered for high-speed gravure presses with fast drying time to reduce downtime.
   

Technical Specifications

Property	Value / Range
Type	Water-Based Gravure Ink
Color Range	CMYK and Pantone® Colors
Solid Content	30-40%
Viscosity	8–15s (DIN 4 Cup, 25°C)
pH Value	7.5 – 9.0
Surface Tension	32–40 dyn/cm
Drying Method	Hot Air / IR Drying
Shelf Life	12 months in unopened container
Packaging	5kg / 20kg drum

 

Substrate Compatibility

StarColor®  water-based gravure inks are optimized for:

• Kraft Paper & Coated Paper

• PET (treated)

• BOPP (treated)

• PLA & Compostable Films

• Aluminum Foil (primed)

 

Applications

StarColor® GR-Flex™ inks are ideal for:

• Snack & Food Packaging

• Beverage Sachets

• Frozen Food Wraps

• Personal Care Packaging

• Pharmaceutical Wrappers

• Pet Food Bags
  
   

Why Choose StarColor®?

• 100% water-based gravure ink specialist

• Custom formulations and viscosity tuning

• Full technical support from formulation to production

• Ongoing R&D for biodegradable and compostable solutions

• Global export experience and fast delivery

 

Download Center

1. Technical Specification
2. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is your water-based ink suitable for high-speed gravure presses?
A: Yes. Gravure Printing Ink for Flexible Packaging is formulated for excellent transfer and drying even at high printing speeds.

Q: Can I use this ink on both paper and plastic film?
A: Absolutely. It is designed for versatile use across paper, PET, BOPP, and biodegradable films.

Q: Does this ink meet food packaging safety regulations?
A: Yes. Gravure Printing Ink for Flexible Packaging complies with FDA and other relevant global food-contact standards.