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Invisible Inks
Other UV Inks

We have a variety of UV inks.   To classify them, we can break them down into various categories and sub-categories.  These are completely invisible/partially visible, visible with UV light, visible under shortwave or longwave lights, by color and solvent.

Invisible UV Inks:  We have two kinds on invisible UV Inks

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Invisible normally but can be seen with a UV light
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Inks visible with a longwave UV light (blacklight) - 365nm to 405nm
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Blue/White Ink - Alcohol based 

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Yellow Ink - MEK based

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Red Ink - Acetone based

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Green - Water based, sunlight stable

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Red - Water based, sunlight stable

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Bi-color Longwave UV Red/Shortwave UV Green

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Inks visible with a shortwave UV light for higher security - 254nm
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Red Shortwave UV Ink - Water based, sunlight stable

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Green Shortwave UV Ink - Water based sunlight stable

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Bi-Color Longwave UV Red/Shortwave UV Green

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Invisible normally and cannot be seen with a UV light.  Special UV Camera and UV filter needed to view.  UVunVis System.

Partially Visible Inks:  In addition, we also have a variety of inks that shine quite brightly under UV light, but can be sometimes be detected depending on the surface.  On a colored surface or skin, the ink is very difficult to detect, although on white paper, you can see the ink as faded colors under normal light.  Under UV light, the colors become very sharp and vibrant.

Infrared Ink - Alcohol based.  for those interested in securely marking items, you might also want to consider our IR ink

You can also make your own invisible ink solutions using our line of UV powders.

We other Specialty Inks such as Copy-Proof Ink, Plastic Marking Ink, Indelible Ink, Child-Safe Ink and Wash-Out Ink.  Please click here to learn more.

 

                                

 

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Last modified: June 16, 2015