Process specific inks Designed for more challenging applications where the substrates are subjected to additional processes e.g. where the printed code needs to change colour or be removed. For a full profile of each ink, including printer compatibility, refer to the ‘Summary of the Linx range of dye-based inks’ datasheet or ‘Summary of the Linx range of pigmented inks’ for 1370 ink. Black water-removable 1035 Black alkali-removable 1070 Black alcohol-resistant 1075 Black 1085 Thermochromic purple to pink 1281 Thermochromic black to blue 1291 Black UV-cure 1370 Blue wetness-indicator 2040 Black water-removable 1035 For situations where a temporary code is needed, and removed with water, such as returnable crates or kegs, or internal traceability in the steel or pcb industry. Excellent adhesion onto steel, aluminium and many plastics. Black alcohol-resistant 1075 A fast-drying ink formulated to give a high level of resistance to chemicals that are commonly used in the cleaning of electronic components. Also ideal for general packaging of alcohol-rich products. Black alkali-removable 1070 This ink is water-resistant when dry but can be easily removed with detergent or dilute alkali. Suitable for coding reusable dry glass and metal containers used by the beverage industry. Black 1085 A fast-drying ink designed to meet the coding needs of the electronics industry. Free from heavy metals and halogens and resists alcohol washes. Thermochromic purple to pink 1281 Thermochromic black to blue 1291 Black UV-cure 1370* A fast-drying ink, pigmented ink which has increased solvent and abrasion resistance, as required by some electronics, aerospace/ militray or automotive industries where aggressive solvents may be used after coding. Requires curing with a UV lamp. * Meets US MIL-STD0202G specification on most substrates. Blue wetness-indicator 2040 A specialist ink developed for the baby/adult nappy markets. When exposed to water or urine the inks fades from blue through pink to colourless. Includes a special hypoallergenic formulation which makes it suitable for incidental skin contact. Undergoes a colour change when subjected to wet heat conditions such as retort processes in the food industry. Provides a visual indicator that products have undergone the sterilisation process. Also suitable for non food applications such as metal components and extruded plastics. After colour-change the ink also resists chemicals commonly found in production environm

Ink handling guidelines Linx takes great care to ensure that none of their CIJ inks and solvents are classified as ‘Toxic to Health' or ‘Environmentally Damaging'. Details of safety precautions for handling these fluids can be found on the relevant Safety Data Sheets. Ordering options for Linx inks and solvents Standard 5 litre packs (10 x 0.5 litre bottles/cartridges of either ink or solvent) for customers requiring at least 5 litres of ink per year. 1L packs (2 x 0.5 litre bottles/cartridges of ink) for customers using less than 2 litres of ink per year. EasiPacks (10 x 0.5 litre bottles/cartridges...