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News Release from: Linx Printing Technologies | Subject: Linx Clear security ink 3160
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2005
UV Fluorescent Inks Defeats
Counterfeiters
Linx Printing Technologies has expanded its range of UV-fluorescent inks with the introduction of Linx Clear security ink 3160.
Linx Printing Technologies has expanded its range of UV-fluorescent inks with the introduction of Linx Clear security ink 3160 Developed for discreet coding applications such as anti-counterfeiting and internal traceability, the new ink is claimed to be suitable for printing on to product packs such as alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, software and music and can be used to code on to plastic, paper, metal and glass
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Linx said that unlike other UV-fluorescent inks on the market, Linx Clear security ink 3160 fluoresces a distinctive red colour under ultraviolet light, rather than the traditional blue or violet colour, making it much more difficult to copy.
In addition, Linx Clear security ink 3160 is MEK free, making it suitable for use where there are concerns about products being tainted.
Odour from the ink is minimal giving the added advantage of being suitable for use in areas where build up may occur.
Kate Rattigan, Linx's ink product executive said: "Counterfeiters have found ways to copy blue and violet UV codes.
Linx Clear security ink 3160 is made using a red colourant making it very difficult to copy.
An added benefit of using a clear ink is that manufacturers of primary packaging are able to add their own discreet codes to products, ensuring there is no confusion between this and other codes.
For example, a glass bottle manufacturer can add a discreet code that will differ from the code added by the drinks manufacturer or filler.".
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