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Products and Applications

Packaging &
Publication Inks

UV-Flexo, UV-Gravure & UV-Offset

Where UV Inks Are Used

Shrink sleeves

Cosmetics packaging

Premium labels

Non-absorbent substrates

Low migration food packaging

Why UV Inks Are Growing

100% solids → no solvent evaporation
Instantly cured by UV → extremely fast production
Higher gloss
Better mechanical strength

Industry Problems

Carbon Black Requirements

Ultra-clean PSD No gel formation during curing
Surface oxidation Compatibility with UV oligomers
Small particles High OD & gloss
Uniform aggregates Defect-free films

How ISTAR Series
Solve It

ONYX GEMS®

(gas-black inspired)
Sfast curing, zero agglomerates

EMPIREX®

oxidized grades
ideal for UV
Product Name Product Description Datasheet SDS
ONYX GEMS® An ultra-fine, gas-black–inspired carbon black series offering very high jetness, narrow particle size distribution and strong UV absorption. Designed for applications requiring deep optical density, blue undertone and uniform appearance at lower pigment loadings.
EMPIREX® A furnace carbon black series delivering balanced reinforcement, controlled rheology and reliable dispersion across coatings, plastics, rubber and inks. It provides stable colour strength, manageable viscosity and consistent processing, prioritising formulation robustness over extreme jetness or conductivity.

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