A security UV ink introduced by Linx Printing Technologies offers discreet coding for anti-counterfeiting & traceability. Linx Clear security ink 3160 can be used to code onto plastic, paper, metal & glass and is suitable for products such as alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, software & music. The ink fluoresces a distinctive red colour under UV light, rather than the usual blue/violet colour, to make it more difficult to copy, says Linx. As it is MEK free, it can be used where there are concerns about product tainting. "Manufacturers of primary packaging are able to add their own discreet codes to products, ensuring there is no confusion between this & other codes", said Kate Rattigan, product executive at Linx. "For example, a glass bottle manufacturer can add a code that will differ from the code added by the drinks manufacturer or filler." Tel: 01480 302100
