High chroma violet shade with excellent lightfastness for demanding printing applications.
Optimized dispersibility in aqueous and solvent-based flexographic and gravure inks.
Good thermal stability suitable for high-speed printing processes.
Complies with relevant global regulatory frameworks for packaging inks, including EU Directive 2009/148/EC (as amended) and Swiss Ordinance on Materials and Articles in Contact with Food.
Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility supported by Clariant’s stringent quality control.
Flexible packaging inks for food and non-food applications.
Publication gravure inks for high-gloss magazines and catalogs.
Label inks for pressure-sensitive and wet-glue label stocks.
Corrugated board inks for retail and e-commerce packaging.
Security printing inks where color consistency and durability are critical.
| Chemical Type | Organic pigment (Quinacridone derivative) |
| Product Form | Press cake or dry powder (customizable per customer requirement) |
| Appearance | Violet to reddish-violet fine powder |
| Primary Applications | Flexographic and gravure inks for packaging and publishing |
| Key Features | High transparency, good gloss development, low haze |
| Benefits | Enhanced print definition, efficient ink formulation, reduced pigment loading |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with FDA 21 CFR §178.3290 and EU Plastics Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for indirect food contact (when formulated and processed as directed) |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Hostaprint Violet RL 34 VP5296?
A: Hostaprint Violet RL 34 VP5296 is specifically developed for high-performance gravure and flexographic printing inks used on packaging films, including laminates and metallized substrates, where excellent transparency, gloss retention, and pigment strength are required.
Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact packaging applications?
A: Hostaprint Violet RL 34 VP5296 is designed to meet stringent regulatory expectations for indirect food contact applications. Its suitability depends on final formulation compliance, substrate type, and processing conditions — users must validate conformance with applicable regional regulations through full system testing.
Q3: How does this pigment perform in terms of lightfastness and heat stability?
A: This pigment exhibits very good lightfastness and thermal stability under typical ink drying and lamination conditions, maintaining color integrity during standard converting processes such as solvent evaporation, UV curing, and moderate-temperature laminating.
Q4: What dispersion characteristics can be expected in common ink vehicles?
A: Hostaprint Violet RL 34 VP5296 demonstrates excellent dispersibility in both aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon-based ink systems, as well as in ester- and ketone-containing solvents, enabling stable, low-viscosity dispersions with high color development and minimal flocculation risk.
Q5: What is the typical dosage range when formulating printing inks?
A: Dosage is formulation-dependent but generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight in the finished ink, with optimal levels determined by desired opacity/transparency balance, substrate requirements, and print process parameters.
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