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Picture shows wooden toys as an example of the application of printing inks for toys.© unikat/Fotolia

Printing Inks for Toys

Toys must be colourful and appealing, but the ink must also offer outstanding resistance to chemicals and mechanical strain.

Marabu inks have been developed especially for this demanding application: free of heavy metals in line with DIN EN 71, part 3, they meet manufacturer specifications and legal requirements.

Suitable Ink Systems for Toys

MaquaPad MAP

  • Water-based, satin gloss 1-component ink
  • Nearly odourless, lowest PAH values, made without BPA/BPS
  • Compliant with health and safety standards, e.g. EN 71/3   

TampaTex TPX

  • Two-component ink suitable for a wide range of substrates
  • Successfully tested for toys, baby products and medical accessories
  • Compliant with health and safety standards, e.g. EN 71/3

TampaPlus TPL

  • Solvent-based, glossy 1- or 2-component ink
  • Good printability especially in closed cup systems
  • Universal application possibilities      

Water-based inkjet inks for toys (fulfilment of the EN71/3 standard): For more info click the link.

  • Singlepass process-suitable inkjet inks for absorbent and non-absorbent substrates
  • Know-how about the interaction of polymers, pigments and water as main solvents
  • Project-related development focus for best possible results
  • Recipes that can be adapted to all industrial printheads
  • Extensive experience with all common industrial printheads (e. g. Konika Minolta, Kyocera and Dimatix)