Sunjet and Xaar launch ink for secondary packaging

SunJet, the inkjet ink division of Sun Chemical, and inkjet printhead specialist Xaar have launched IK822, a new black, mineral oil-free (MOF) ink to address food contamination fears.

SunJet, the inkjet ink division of Sun Chemical, and inkjet printhead specialist Xaar have launched IK822, a new black, mineral oil-free (MOF) ink to address food contamination fears

IK822 is designed for use in secondary packaging applications, such as barcoding on corrugated and other absorbent paper-based materials. Containing premium grade pigment, the new ink delivers high-quality print results and optical density on a wide range of porous substrates.

IK822 is approved and optimised for use with the Xaar 128 and Xaar 500 printheads.

Whilst proactively providing an option ahead of potential legislation, IK822 ink has also been developed to meet coding and marking requirements.

SunJet and Xaar said that there have been growing concerns in recent years regarding the contamination of food from inks used on secondary food packaging and the use of recycled packaging paperboard. A Xaar-approved MOF ink provides coding and marking customers with the knowledge that the ink has been ‘validated, approved and enhanced to give unrivalled print performance and trouble-free operation’.

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