Flexo Ink for Paper Bag Printing

Name: Flexo Ink for Paper Bag Printing
Brand: StarColor Ink
Price: 4.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

SKU:SC5000 ✔ Eco-friendly ✔ Quick-drying ✔ High-performance

Starcolor water-based flexo ink for paper bag printing delivers excellent adhesion, fast drying, and food-safe compliance. Ideal for kraft paper and recycled paper bags.

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Ink Type

Water-Based Ink

Printing Method

Flexographic Printing

VOC Content

1<%

Test Report

FDA,ROHS,REACH SVHC 253

Solid Content

30%--40%

Printing Speed

150-400m / min

Product Introduction

Starcolor’s water-based flexo ink for paper bag printing is engineered for high-speed flexographic presses, offering clean printability, strong color strength, and reliable adhesion on kraft and recycled paper substrates. Designed to meet modern sustainability and food packaging requirements, it is the ideal ink solution for grocery bags, takeaway bags, and retail paper packaging.

Key Advantages

Water-Based & Eco-Friendly – Low VOCs, odor-free, compliant with environmental regulations
Excellent Adhesion – Optimized for kraft paper, white paper, and recycled paper bags
Fast Drying Performance – Supports high-speed flexo printing lines
Food Packaging Ready – Suitable for indirect food contact paper packaging
Stable Color Consistency – Minimizes batch-to-batch color variation
Good Rub Resistance – Maintains print quality during bag forming and transport

Technical Features

Viscosity: 20±5s
Fineness: ≤8 microns
PH: 8.5-9.5
Drying speed: 150-300m/min
Tinting strength: 90-110
Origin: Huizhou City, Guangdong,China
Substrate used: paper bag
Safety: non-combustible, non-toxic

Key Features

1. Environmental friendly
2. High adhesion
3. Good crocking resistance
4.8 level sun protection
5. High temperature resistance of 200 degrees Celsius
6. Colors can be customized according to Pantone color codes

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Starcolor water-based inks are developed under strict quality management systems and comply with international food-contact standards, including:

EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
GB 4806.14-2023 – Chinese food packaging safety standard
RoHS & REACH compliance
Heavy metal-free and non-toxic formulation

The formulation ensures low migration and odor-free printing, making it suitable for indirect food-contact applications.

Typical Applications

Grocery paper bags
Takeaway & food delivery paper bags
Bakery and confectionery paper packaging
Retail & shopping paper bags
Promotional and branded kraft paper bags

water-based flexo ink for paper bag printing

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 5kg / 10kg / 20kg drums
Storage: 5–35°C, sealed, avoid direct sunlight
Shelf Life: 12 months (unopened containers)

FAQ

1. Can this ink be used on coated paper?: Yes, it works on lightly coated papers. For non-absorbent materials, contact us for customized solutions.
2. Does it need special drying equipment?: Standard hot-air or IR dryers are sufficient to achieve fast drying and excellent adhesion.
3. Can you customize the colors?: Yes. We offer Pantone color matching and custom formulations to meet specific branding requirements.
4. How does it compare with solvent-based inks?: Water-based inks significantly reduce VOC emissions, improve workplace safety, and meet eco-label standards.

Notes

During storage, the lid of the barrel must be closed to avoid volatilization of water, causing viscosity to rise or crusting.
It must be stirred well before use, please try not to mix with other company products, and the unused products need to be sealed and stored.
Please check the method and effect before use.