Packaging printing and decoration are an integral part of  the converting process which transforms paper, plastics and carton board into final articles such as bottles, pouches, sleeves, labels, boxes, trays, lids, etc. The packaging industry is very diverse but the packages themselves have one thing in common: they have to convey information through printing and have to appeal to the emotional senses of the consumer. Color has a vital role in the design of printed labels, carton and flexible film and for brand identification and differentiation. There are various printing processes in use and ink requirements differ considerably.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals offers solutions which cover a range of effects.

Coloration and Visual Appeal

Ciba^®XYMARA^® pearlescent and metallic effect pigments for design and visual impact ; in combination with traditional colorants for broadest design and styling possibilities.

Ciba^®ORASOL^® solvent soluble dyes for outstanding brightness and transparency.

Ciba^®IRGALITE^® and Ciba^®CROMOPHTAL^® traditional colorants covering the range of application performances/resistances required in the end article e.g. excellent durability in the final packaging with requirements for specific colored printed film resistances such as lightfastness, stain resistances, chemical resistance.

Ciba^®MICROLITH^® colorant preparations which can be used in combination with Ciba^®XYMARA^® for the creation of special color effects.

Enhanced end-use Performance

Ciba^®PRIME IT for improved adhesion of inks and coatings on plastics.

Ciba^®TINUVIN^® light stabilizers for UV protection and enhanced durability of printed films.

Process Efficiency

Ciba^®XYMARA^® luminescent markers for tracking, detection in process control/automation.

Ciba^®IRGACURE^® photoinitiators for optimum curing speed and top performance in radiation curing printing.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a global supplier of materials used in packaging inks and offers a broad range of additives, pigments, dyes and preparations for Packaging.

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