Gravure Printing Ink for Flexible Packaging

StarColor® Gravure Printing Ink for Flexible Packaging — a high-performance water-based ink series for modern flexible packaging.

Offers excellent printability on paper and film substrates, with brilliant color strength, fast drying, and strong adhesion. Meets environmental and food safety standards.

Weight	Package	Unit-Price
5kg	1 bucket	$ 6.**
20kg	1 drum	$ 6.**
>100kg	>20 barrels	$ 5.**

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Product Introduction

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

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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.