Position：HOME > Water-Based Ink > UV Inks

Low Migration UV Ink

Starcolor’s Low Migration UV Ink is specifically developed for use in packaging applications where safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity are critical—such as food packaging, pharmaceutical containers, and personal care labels. This advanced UV-curable ink is formulated using high-purity, low-migration raw materials and photoinitiators, ensuring that the ink components do not migrate through packaging substrates and contaminate the product, even under extended storage or elevated temperatures.

Designed to meet stringent international safety standards including EU Regulation No. 10/2011, FDA indirect food contact guidelines, and Swiss Ordinance, it delivers ultra-low migration levels, typically below 10 ppb.

Starcolor’s Low Migration UV Ink offers fast and efficient curing under both mercury and LED UV systems, resulting in high production speeds and consistent output. It provides excellent adhesion to a wide variety of non-porous substrates such as PET, PE, BOPP, and aluminum foil, along with high-definition print quality and vibrant color accuracy.

           Send Inquiry

Product Introduction

---

Starcolor Low Migration UV Ink is a premium-grade UV-curable ink specifically formulated to meet the demanding safety and regulatory requirements of food, pharmaceutical, and personal care packaging. Designed with carefully selected high-purity raw materials and ultra-low migration photoinitiators, this ink minimizes the risk of harmful substances migrating through packaging materials into products—ensuring compliance without compromising print quality.

This ink series offers excellent curing performance, outstanding adhesion, and exceptional printability on a wide range of non-absorbent substrates such as PET, PE, BOPP, and aluminum foil. It is particularly suitable for indirect contact packaging applications such as inner layers of food packaging, pharmaceutical outer boxes, cosmetic labels, and baby product cartons.

Starcolor Low Migration UV Inks are tested and certified to comply with FDA , EU Regulation No. 10/2011, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These inks deliver vibrant color reproduction, sharp details, and excellent resistance, all while ensuring minimal odor and safe end-use performance.

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Curing Method	UV LED / UV Mercury
Substrates	Paper, PE, PET, BOPP, Aluminum Foil
Viscosity	25–35s / 25°C (DIN 4)
Fineness	≤ 5 μm
Odor	Low
Migration Level	<10 ppb (Compliant with EU 10/2011)
VOC Content	<1%
Lightfastness	6–8 (Blue Wool Scale)
Available Colors	Process, Pantone, Custom
Certifications	FDA

 

Applications

 

Key Features

Low Migration Formula – Compliant with EU 10/2011, Nestlé, and Swiss Ordinance
Fast Curing – High reactivity under LED and Mercury UV
Low Odor & Safe Components – Ensures minimal sensory impact
Excellent Adhesion – Suitable for non-porous substrates
High Definition Print Quality – Vibrant, sharp output
Eco-Conscious – VOC content <1%, designed with sustainability in mind


 

FAQ

1. Is this ink safe for food packaging?

Yes, Starcolor Low Migration UV Ink is formulated for indirect food contact applications and complies with EU and FDA migration standards.

2. Can this ink be used on plastic films?

Yes, it adheres well to non-absorbent substrates like PET, PE, and BOPP when properly surface-treated.

Leave a Message to get a Free Sample ()
Name:	*
e-mail:	*
Tel:
Message(*):

Recommended Products

• Low Migration UV Ink
• UV Shrink Sleeve Inks
• UV Inks for Labels
• UV-LED Curing Inks
• UV Ink For Gravure Printing
• Solvent-Free UV ink
• UV Ink For Plastic
• UV-Curable Ink

Popular articles

• The difference between UV ink and offset printing ink
• Viscosity Control of Flexographic UV Ink
• The problems of UV flexographic ink in the printing process
• Are UV inks food safe?
• The Legendary Journey of UV Ink
• Are UV inks safe?
• What is UV ink?
• What is the viscosity of UV Flexo ink?