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Protekta Safe Overprint Varnish inc SteriTouch Antimicobial Protection
Protekta Safe (55 Series) Anti-Microbial Oil Based Varnish.
It has never been more apparent to everyone that printed surfaces can carry bacteria that is damaging to health. Shopping whilst wearing gloves, thinking twice before picking up a box, questioning where the parcel, magazine or envelope has been and what may be on there, is fast becoming a normal daily experience......
IPT have developed a range of anti-microbial oil based varnishes which are designed to provide a “safe-to-touch” surface, offering a broad spectrum of activity covering gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi and viruses.
The varnish and additive combinations are designed for the lifetime of the printed work to provide an invisible protection to the printed surface, meaning it can be handled multiple times and microbes of various types will be effectively killed by the protective additive, thus avoiding passing on to other subsequent handlers of the packaging and reducing transmission of microbes between people.
The active substance has a micron size of less than ≤ 5µm and contains a glass carrier which releases silver ions in a controlled manner via an ion exchange mechanism to achieve an antimicrobial effect.
They are designed for use with various types of papers and boards.
- Clive Harper
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) Anti-Microbial Emulsions
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) Anti-Microbial Emulsions
It has never been more apparent to everyone that printed surfaces can carry bacteria that is damaging to health. Shopping whilst wearing gloves, thinking twice before picking up a box, questioning where the parcel, magazine or envelope has been and what may be on there, is fast becoming a normal daily experience......
IPT have developed a range of anti-microbial coatings; Aqua-Tech Anti-Microbial Emulsions are designed to provide a “safe-to-touch” surface, offering a broad spectrum of activity covering gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi and viruses.
The coating and additive combinations are designed for the lifetime of the printed work to provide an invisible protection to the printed surface, meaning it can be handled multiple times and microbes of various types will be effectively killed by the protective additive, thus avoiding passing on to other subsequent handlers of the packaging and reducing transmission of microbes between people.
The active substance has a micron size of less than ≤ 5µm and contains a glass carrier which releases silver ions in a controlled manner via an ion exchange mechanism to achieve an antimicrobial effect.
This range of antimicrobial emulsions, which are all formulated using our Low Migration range of coatings, will be available from late April. They are designed for various packaging types, formulated to high end specifications for pharmaceuticals and food packaging, but may also encompass toy packaging and menus amongst many other possibilities:
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) - Anti-Microbial Matt Emulsion
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) - Anti-Microbial Silk Emulsion
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) - Anti-Microbial Neutral Emulsion
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) - Anti-Microbial DS Gloss Emulsion
Aqua-Tech (55 Series) - Anti-Microbial SS High Gloss Emulsion
- Clive Harper
Introduction of T&K TOKA H-UV & LED Process Series
A technically market leading product, UV Tio is unique in its ability to be suitable for Conventional UV, H-UV and LED.
- Excellent curing properties.
- High rub and scratch resistance across a wide range of substrates.
- Good gloss, dot gain and trapping, adheres to ISO 12647/2846-1.
- Free of Health Hazard symbols and compliant with EuPIA Exclusion Policy
- Good de-inkability enabling recycling (Test Certificate PMV-19-085)
- Clive Harper
Van Son Introduce Spray Powder Free Process Series - Kireina
Van Son Introduce Spray Powder Free Process Series - Kireina
Imagine the benefits of printing without using spray powder This is now a reality following the introduction of Best One KIRÉINA ES, the revolutionary new ink series that does not require the application of spray powder to avoid set-off or blocking before the ink film is chemically dry.
- Clive Harper
New Metallic Guide & Chip Book (GG1507A & GB1507A)
New Metallic Guide & Chip Book (GG1507A & GB1507A)
A complete collection of 645 Metallic colours for print and packaging, including 54 new trend-and market-relevant colours, plus a new Rose Gold base ink.
- Clive Harper
IPT - Authorised Pantone Distributor
Inks & Printing Technologies Appointed Authorised Pantone Distributor.
As from May 1, 2019 IPT are now an official Distributor for Pantone LLC, offering the full range of Pantone products and services. Including Pantone in the product offering is a logical step forward and further enhances an already comprehensive product portfolio.
- Clive Harper
