Dynacel FC: High Resistance Water-Based Ink with Food Contact Compliance for Tableware
Dynacel FC is an advanced water-based ink specifically designed for flexographic printing on paper tableware, napkins, food bands, and wrappers within the HORECA channel. Formulated with high-adhesion acrylic vehicles and food-grade pigmentation, it delivers exceptional resistance to both dry and wet rub, along with superior performance against oils and grease. Engineered for low migration and sensory neutrality, it can be validated for direct or indirect food contact, ensuring maximum safety and excellent graphic quality on high-speed production lines.
Operational Advantages on Press
- High dry and wet rub resistance: Drastically minimizes ink transfer during handling and service in highly demanding food service environments.
- Food Contact compliance: Low migration and sensory-neutral formulation (odorless and tasteless), which can be validated under strict European food safety regulations.
- Excellent barrier against oils and grease: Maintains color stability and significantly reduces structural staining when exposed to fatty simulants and real food matrices.
- Superior industrial processability: Highly stable rheology and fast drying capabilities ensure clean solid areas and sharp typography, even on highly porous substrates.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Base System | Water-based vehicle (acrylic) optimized for low migration and high wetting |
| Reference Viscosity | 25–40 seconds Zahn Cup 3 (adjustable to substrate and anilox) |
| pH | 8.0 – 9.0 (highly stable under press conditions) |
| Surface Tension | Approx. 34–38 mN/m (adaptable for porous substrates) |
| Pigmentation | Food-grade BC PLUS palette (subject to project-specific homologation) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Reg. (EC) 1935/2004 and manufactured under GMP Reg. (EC) 2023/2006 |
Logistics and Handling
- Packaging formats: Available in 20 kg pails, 200 kg drums, and 1000 kg IBC totes to seamlessly integrate into industrial production volumes.
- Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry environment (between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius). Protect from direct sunlight and strictly avoid freezing temperatures.
- Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture when kept in its originally sealed container.
- Safety and validation: To certify final Food Contact compliance, it is mandatory to validate the complete packaging structure (substrate, ink, and varnish if applicable) under real-world usage conditions through specific testing.