Thermo Chromic Printing Inks

Thermo Chromic inks change  color as their temperature changes. Our thermochromic inks all work the same way:

• below the activation temperature they are colored
• above the activation temperature they are clear or lightly colored.
• As the ink cools, the original color returns.

Low Temperature Thermochromic Inks

Low Temperature: ink is used for applications in the refrigeration temperature range, like beverage labels and ice-cream packaging. Once the temperature rises, a warning can appear.

Body Temperature Thermochromic Inks

Body Temperature: ink is designed to show color at normal room temperature and to change color when rubbed with the finger or by breathing on it. It is used on packaging and other interactive products as well as a security feature for checks, prescription pads, and other important documents.

High Temperature Thermochromic Inks

High Temperature: formulation changes color just below the pain threshold temperature for skin, which is why it is a great safety feature on labels for microwaveable products, hot beverages and pizza boxes.