946 Ink Black to Blue. Replaces Videojet 16-8600 Black to Blue Ink, for Metal and Retort use. Use with iii Make-Up T-45 and iii Wash W-136.

(Thermotropic—changes from Black to Blue after 10—12 min. at 240⁰F). (Auto-clavable ink)

Metal:  Aluminum cans, used for retort applications, dry time under 3 sec., good adhesion

Glass:  Bottles

Plastic:  PVC tubing, thin PVC bottle, plastic bottles for soft drinks, bags, good adhesion                                

Paper:  Clay coated bags, 3 sec. dry time

Electronics:

Batteries, ink is resistant to contact with acid and oil

Food and Beverage:

Metal cans, metallicized pouches

Glass bottles, provides better adhesion than 943 when mold release agents are present

Bread bags in bakery

Bags used for packaging shrimp, ink survives freezing and thawing cycle

Plastic wrap for frozen poultry

PET and PVC bottles, clay coated pet food bags

Milk cartons, print on gable end of carton

Medical:

PVC tubing for use in dental equipment