Sun Chemical has unveiled its infrared (IR) SunGuard Apollo ink, which has been developed as an entry-level route to the security printing market. The security pigment can’t be detected by UV light – the firm argues that fluorescent pigments are too widely available and too easy to detect. Instead, Sun Chemical’s IR ink is authenticated using a keyfob reader, the S50. SunGuard Apollo is available as a varnish or coloured ink in standard and UV-cured offset, flexo, gravure and screen inks. It can also be blended with UV fluorescent products. The S50 reader emits a green detection light and continuous tone when SunGuard is detected. The pigment can also be detected using an infrared laser pen, which emits a bright light when activated.

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• Description: Sun Chemical SunGuard Apollo IR security ink
• Price: dependent on application
• Contact: www.sunchemical.com