05.18.21
Pulse Roll Label Products Ltd has partnered with Addmaster (UK) Ltd to develop and launch PureSafe, a new range of antimicrobial varnishes and coatings formulated for the British label and package printing industry.
It is now available to printers and converters in England, Scotland and Wales.
The new PureSafe varnishes are suitable for non-direct food contact packaging applications and, with the addition of Biomaster, provide an effective antimicrobial finishing solution for labels and packaging.
Formulated for excellent adhesion and printability, with fast cure and high chemical resistance, the PureSafe UV flexo matt and gloss foil blockable and overprintable varnishes have been independently tested to ISO 22196 (the measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces), according to Pulse Roll Label Products.
“Combining Biomaster additives with our high-performance UV flexo varnishes guarantees fast, effective antimicrobial protection for the lifetime of the label or package, keeping the printed surface hygienic and reducing the risk of cross-contamination," said Gary Seward, managing director, Pulse Roll Label Products. "Biomaster can be safely added to varnishes and coatings without affecting the product’s properties, performance on press or the final aesthetic finish. At a time when we are all acutely aware of how easily germs and bacteria can spread, PureSafe with Biomaster can provide printed surface antimicrobial protection for consumer-packaged goods."
Biomaster utilizes silver ion technology which provides a release of silver ions on demand, safely inhibiting bacterial growth. It is proven to inhibit the growth of microbes by up to 99.99%, according to Pulse Roll Label Products.