MAC AL STAR Inks are Nitrocellulose based Gravure inks and recommended to be used for printing Foil , Paper and Paper Board, used for packaging and pharma related applications. AL STAR inks with specific properties are available to meet the desired resistance properties ... As per end use requirements of a particular job, the desired level of the print properties should be discussed with MAC Technical Service personnel. Salient features are :

• Good gloss and press stability
• Acceptable Fold and Rub resistance
• Excellent resolubility
• Good printability
• Stable rheology during printing
• Excellent reproduction of halftone even at high speed.
• Good solvent release , quick drying and excellent block resistance.
• Low solvent Retention

SUBSTRATE
All varieties of papers and boards Foils could be printed with AL STAR inks. Print quality depends on grade of Surface and press conditions. In case of Aluminium Foils , its surface has to be primed ( off line) before it subjected to printing .To have enhanced gloss and scratch resistance overcoat is required.

WASH UP
Mixture of Ethyl Alcohol and Ethyl Acetate is used most to thin down AL STAR inks. To make the ink drying faster, higher percentage of Ethyl Acetate is recommended. The retarder is Ethoxy Propanol /Diacetone Alcohol.

COLOUR RANGE
A full range of colours are available. Specific shades are matched on demand.