SunJet, the inkjet ink division of Sun Chemical, and Xaar, inkjet technology specialist, have collaborated on the development of IK822, black MOF – a new mineral oil-free (MOF) ink that addresses food contamination fears.
Over the past few years there have been growing concerns regarding the contamination of food from inks used on secondary food packaging and the use of recycled packaging paperboard. The packaging industry is striving to avoid the use of materials and substances which contain mineral oil hydrocarbons.
The new ink, IK822 black MOF, is designed for use in secondary packaging applications such as barcoding on corrugated and other absorbent paper-based materials.  Whilst proactively providing a solution ahead of potential legislation, the IK822 MOF ink has also been developed to meet coding and marking requirements. Containing premium grade pigment, the new ink delivers high quality and optical density on a wide range of porous substrates.
The IK822, black MOF ink requires minimal printhead maintenance and is warranted against long-term damage to the printhead said the manufacturer.