Name: UVS 1000 · OPV UV Screen Gloss & Matt Overprint Varnishes
Brand: HCOLOR

UVS

The UVS family encompasses 27 specialized UV screen printing formulations, delivering crystalline snowflakes, tactile sand textures, high-build tactile relief, high gloss/matt OPVs, velvet touch, pearlescent sheens, scented micro-capsules, and anti-counterfeiting night-glow inks.

UVS Series Technical Specification Matrix

UVS Series Series Technical Specification Matrix
TARGET SUBSTRATES	Paperboard & Coated Paper · Transfer Metallized Paper · PE & BOPP Film (Coated paperboard, metallized cardboard, synthetic film, folding cartons & foil)
PRINT PROCESSES & SPEED	Screen Printing (Inline sheet-fed offset up to 16,000 sph, rotogravure up to 350 m/min, flexo & screen)
INK & COATING CHEMISTRY	UV-curable acrylic oligomer & monomer system, instant curing, high build, low-odour formulation
SURFACE FINISH PORTFOLIO	Snowflake, Sand & Wrinkle Screen Effect Inks · UV Screen Gloss & Matt Overprint Varnishes · UV Screen Velvet Soft-Touch Tactile Inks · High-Build Tactile, Pearl, Scented & Luminous Screen Inks
HYGIENE & COMPLIANCE	Tobacco packaging YC/T 207 & GB/T 23985, Food contact FDA 21 CFR & GB 4806, RoHS, China Ten-Ring Labelling
PACKAGING & STORAGE	20 kg sealed pails / 200 kg drums; shelf life 12 months in sealed original containers (5–35 °C)

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UVS 1000 · Texture

Snowflake, Sand & Wrinkle Screen Effect Inks

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Grade / Code	Product Name & Application Scope	Method / Key Spec
UVS-1968E	UV Screen Fine Snowflake Effect Ink Cigarette cartons and luxury packaging; uniform dense crystalline ice-frost snowflake texture with soft touch.	Screen 150–200 mesh · Fine snowflake crystals · High adhesion · YC/T 207 compliant
UVS-1676A	UV Screen BOPP Matt Film Snowflake Effect Ink Screen printed over pre-laminated BOPP matte films; chemically modified interface preventing flake detachment.	Screen printing · Superior BOPP matte film bonding · Uniform crystal frost · Crease resistant
UVS-1712A	UV Screen PET Metallised Film Snowflake Effect Ink Formulated for metallised PET board; high-contrast refractive ice-frost pattern passing 3M cross-hatch tape peel tests.	Screen printing · PET substrate 3M tape 100% pass · Brilliant snowflake reflection · Flexible
UVS-1476B1	UV Screen Coarse Snowflake Effect Ink Heavy-impact tactile snowflake ink with large crystal petals; pronounced 3D texture for cosmetic and liquor gift boxes.	Screen 120–160 mesh · Large petal 3D crystals · Crystal clear · Intense optical contrast
UVS-10048C	UV Screen Fine Crystal Snowflake Effect Ink Micro-crystalline snowflake ink with refractive shimmering facets; smooth touch without gritty feel.	Screen 180–220 mesh · Micro-ice crystals · Smooth touch · Refractive sheen
UVS-1701	UV Screen Coarse Sand Texture Ink Creates a rugged coarse sandpaper texture with high tactile friction and extreme scuff resistance.	Screen 100–140 mesh · Coarse sand tactile · High friction COF · Extreme scuff resistance
UVS-10110	UV Screen Medium Sand Texture Ink Balanced medium sand grain texture; uniform granular spread, soft matte sheen, and excellent crease flexibility.	Screen 140–180 mesh · Uniform medium sand · Soft matte sheen · Crease folding compliant
UVS-1329	UV Screen Fine Sand Texture Ink Micron-level delicate tactile sand feel resembling fine suede; anti-fingerprint, low glare, and luxury matte.	Screen 180–250 mesh · Delicate micron sand · Anti-fingerprint · Elegant matte finish
UVS-1046	UV Screen Heavy Wrinkle Texture Ink Differential wavelength UV curing creates heavy 3D wrinkle patterns and textured crocodile grain.	Screen printing · Heavy vintage wrinkle · 3D tactile relief · Abrasion resistant
UVS-1876H3	UV Screen Anti-Yellowing Wrinkle Texture Ink Engineered for white & pastel boards; resists UV light aging with uniform tactile grain like fine leather.	Screen printing · Non-yellowing under sunlight · Uniform grain · Heavy tactile touch
UVS-1528	UV Screen Standard Snowflake Effect Ink Versatile premium snowflake ink; wide press window across virgin SBS board and metallised board with fast crystallization.	Screen printing · Standard snowflake pattern · Wide press latitude · Rapid curing
UVS-1797	UV Screen Multidimensional Sand Texture Ink Dual optical refractive texture and tactile sand friction; raised graphic highlights, anti-scuff.	Screen printing · Multidimensional optical texture · Non-slip · High adhesion
UVS-1969J	UV Screen Tobacco High-Scuff Sand Texture Ink High-speed cigarette packaging lines; resists gripping jaw scuffing without white marks, YC/T 207 compliant.	Screen printing · Extreme jaw rub resistance · YC/T 207 compliant · Low odor

UVS 1000 · OPV

UV Screen Gloss & Matt Overprint Varnishes

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Grade / Code	Product Name & Application Scope	Method / Key Spec
UVS-1182A	UV Screen High-Gloss Clear OPV Paper substrates, cigarette packaging, liquor cartons; high gloss, superior leveling, excellent scratch resistance.	Screen (350–420 mesh) · High gloss ≥88 GU · Viscosity 30–60 s · Solids ≥97% · Fast cure
UVS-1061C	UV Screen High-Gloss OPV - Tobacco Cigarette packaging, luxury cartons; fast curing, high slip, rapid leveling without pinholes.	Screen (300–350 mesh) · Superior leveling · Solids ≥97% · Dynamic slip · 2,500–4,000 sheets/h
UVS-1061C9	UV Screen Bubble-Free High-Gloss OPV Paper substrates, high-speed automated screen presses; micro-defoaming technology eliminating bubble spots.	Screen (300–420 mesh) · Zero pinholes/bubbles · Mirror gloss · High slip · 30–60 s
UVS-1108B4	UV Screen High-Gloss OPV - Film & Foil Metallized transfer paper, gold/silver cardboard, PET films; exceptional chemical adhesion and tape pass.	Screen · Enhanced adhesion on foil & films · Mirror gloss · Scuff resistant · Solids ≥97%
UVS-1233-2	UV Screen Matt Varnish - Tobacco Cigarette packaging, luxury gift boxes; ultra-low gloss, non-whitening, smooth satin hand feel.	Screen (300–350 mesh) · Dead matt ≤12 GU · Smooth hand feel · Odourless · Solids ≥97%
UVS-1452	UV Screen Matt Varnish - Luxury Paper and film substrates, premium folding cartons; uniform extinction, high scuff resistance, anti-blocking.	Screen (300–350 mesh) · Uniform matt sheen · Non-burnishing · High slip · Fast cure

UVS 1000 · Tactile

UV Screen Velvet Soft-Touch Tactile Inks

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Grade / Code	Product Name & Application Scope	Method / Key Spec
UVS-10061A8	UV Screen Velvet Soft-Touch Tactile Ink Screen-applied velvet tactile ink producing a thick plush woven cloth feel with anti-fingerprint durability.	Screen 120–160 mesh · Authentic velvet woven feel · Heavy film build · Scuff resistant
UVS-10061A4	UV Screen Micro-Elastic Soft-Touch Tactile Ink Micro-elastic baby-skin tactile ink; single-pass coating delivers silk-smooth touch on dark board without scuff marks.	Screen 180–250 mesh · Baby-skin elastic touch · Non-whitening on dark board · Sweat resistant
UVS-10061L2	UV Screen High-Resistance Soft-Touch Tactile Ink Reinforced abrasion-resistant tactile formulation for folding cartons and rigid boxes subject to frequent handling.	Screen printing · High-strength abrasion resistance · Crease crack resistant · Low VOC

UVS 1000 · Relief & Sensory

High-Build Tactile, Pearl, Scented & Luminous Screen Inks

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Grade / Code	Product Name & Application Scope	Method / Key Spec
UVS-1293	UV Screen High-Build Varnish - Tobacco Screen-applied crystal-clear high-build tactile varnish (80–120 μm) creating dome-shaped 3D relief without physical dies.	Screen 100–160 mesh · High-build 80–120 μm · Bubble-free clarity · YC/T 207 compliant
UVS-1452K	UV Screen High-Build Tactile Varnish High-viscosity anti-sagging high-build tactile varnish maintaining crisp relief edges under intense UV cure.	Screen 80–120 mesh · High-build tactile edge · Deep UV cure · Heavy scuff resistance
UVS-10021A	UV Screen Iridescent Pearlescent Ink Premium synthetic mica pearlescent pigments; brilliant angle-dependent iridescent optical interference shimmer.	Screen 180–220 mesh · Multi-angle iridescent luster · Balanced opacity · Strong adhesion
UVS-10020A	UV Screen Tobacco High-Luster Pearlescent Ink Dedicated formulation for cigarette hard packs with high-purity metallic luster, smooth mesh passage, and low odor.	Screen printing · Fine metallic pearlescent luster · Smooth mesh passage · YC/T 207 compliant
UVS-1084D-6	UV Screen Phosphorescent Night-Glow Ink Rare-earth long-afterglow photoluminescent ink glowing yellow-green in the dark for 8+ hours after 10 min light charge.	Screen 100–150 mesh · Rare-earth glow ≥ 8 hours · High hiding power · Non-toxic safe
UVS-1682C1	UV Screen Microencapsulated Orchid Fragrance Ink Polymer microcapsules containing pure natural orchid fragrance; releases subtle floral scent upon tactile rub (lasts 12–24 months).	Screen 150–200 mesh · Rub-activated fragrance release · Scent retention 12–24 months · Eco safe
UVS-1682G	UV Screen Microencapsulated Jasmine Fragrance Ink Fresh rich jasmine fragrance microcapsules engineered to withstand doctor blade shear without premature capsule burst.	Screen printing · Rich jasmine long-lasting scent · High blade shear resistance · Sensory interactive
UVS-10042A	UV Screen Satin-White Pearlescent Ink Pure silk-satin white pearlescent ink delivering gentle elegant luster for luxury cosmetic folding cartons.	Screen printing · Satin-white soft sheen · Balanced hiding white · Strong ink adhesion

Bespoke Formulation Matching Your Exact Press & Substrate Parameters

Published grades represent standard production benchmarks. Backed by HCOLOR's National Engineering Center, we recalibrate chemical matrices, viscosity curves and drying windows to match your unique pressroom variables:

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PRESS SPEED80–400 m/min Drying Window & Solvent Evaporation Calibration

SUBSTRATESEnhanced Adhesion for BOPP, CPP, PET, PE, Metalised Board & Barrier Foil

OPTICAL & TACTILEHigh-Gloss (>85°), Dead-Matt (<5°), Scratch Resistance & Custom Haptic Damping

GLOBAL COMPLIANCETailored for Tobacco YQ 69, Ten-Ring Label, FDA/Nestlé & Ultra-low VOCs

UVS 1000 · OPV — Technical Specifications & Application Guidelines

Production Description

The UVS-1000 OPV family is engineered for luxury packaging manufacturers requiring flawless surface aesthetics. Spanning high-gloss mirror finishes (>88 GU) and non-whitening dead-matt coatings (≤12 GU), these screen varnishes offer rapid de-aeration, high slip coefficients to prevent pack-line scuffing, and exceptional clarity.

Advantages & Characteristics

Instant high-speed UV cure response under standard mercury lamps, enabling immediate downstream die-cutting and folding.
Bubble-free formulation featuring advanced defoaming matrices, eliminating micro-pinholes under high-speed squeegee passes.
Precise slip control (dynamic COF) preventing carton jamming and surface scuffing on high-speed tobacco packaging lines.
Superior adhesion on transfer metallized paper, holographic board, and synthetic films without cracking along crease lines.

Typical Application

High-speed cigarette packaging hard packs, soft cartons, and inner frames requiring durable gloss/matt contrasts.
High-end liquor cartons, wine presentation boxes, and luxury cosmetic folding cartons.
Specialty foil-stamped greeting cards, luxury retail paper bags, and corporate prestige brochures.

Appearance	Milky white translucent liquid (Visual inspection)
Viscosity	30–60 s (Zahn Cup #3, 30°C)
Solid Content	≥ 97% (GB/T 33374-2016)
Gloss (60°)	Gloss Varnish: 85–90 GU; Matt Varnish: ≤ 12 GU (GB/T 13217.2-2024)
Screen Mesh	300–420 mesh count (Ready-to-use formulation)
Press Speed	2,500–4,000 sheets/hour
Curing / Drying	High-pressure mercury UV lamp system
Equipment Cleaning	Clean with ethyl acetate or dedicated screen wash during press halts
Packaging & Storage	Standard: 20 kg / black drum; 5 kg option. Store at 5–25°C away from light (12 months)

The laboratory parameters published above reflect standard benchmark batches tested under controlled baseline conditions. In industrial pressrooms, coating performance is governed by multiple variables—including anilox screen volume and cylinder cell depths (15–45 μm), drying tunnel length and airflow dynamics, substrate surface tension, and seasonal workshop temperature/humidity fluctuations, alongside solvent-to-water transition requirements.

Backed by our National "Little Giant" R&D Center and Provincial Engineering Laboratories, HCOLOR offers on-demand formula recalibration. Our ink chemists fine-tune resin matrices, viscosity curves (15–45s), evaporation rates, and functional additives to seamlessly adapt to your plant's printing presses. HCOLOR application specialists also provide on-site press trial verification and remote spectrophotometric support, ensuring stable transfer and high runnability without risking production downtime.

UVS Series — Integrated Functional Coating Solutions

Engineering synergy across high-gloss varnishes, dead-matt coatings, digital primers and soft-touch tactile effects to solve specific converting challenges across global packaging sectors.

High-Speed Tobacco Hard-Packs & Cartons

High-Speed Gravure Tobacco Cartons & Premium Coating Systems

Coating Technology Synergy:WOF1017 (High-Slip Gloss) + WOF2004 (Deep-Matt)

Tailored for 500+ packs/min cigarette packaging lines. WOF1017 delivers dynamic COF slip control and 180°C thermal stability withstanding hot-stamping and packaging jaws without scuffing. Paired with WOF2004 dead-matt varnish (≤10 GU) for non-whitening high-contrast luxury finishing. 100% compliant with YC/T 207 VOC emission standards.

Core Problem Solved:

Dynamic COF slip control prevents carton jamming on high-speed pack lines
180°C thermal stability withstanding downstream hot-foil stamping & seal jaws
Zero solvent odour, fully compatible with HCOLOR WLG80000 tobacco inks

Target Substrates:Cigarette white card, transfer paper, metallised board

Luxury Cosmetics & Electronics Rigid Gift Boxes

Luxury Cosmetics, Electronics Gift Boxes & Refractive Packaging

Coating Technology Synergy:WOF22000 Series (Soft-Touch Tactile) + WOF1308 (Foil-Stampable Gloss)

Directly replaces plastic soft-touch BOPP films with single-pass water-based tactile coating, enabling 100% paperboard recyclability and plastic reduction. Delivers a plush velvet peach-skin hand-feel with anti-fingerprint and non-whitening durability, while WOF1308 ensures downstream precision hot-foil stamping and folder-gluing without edge cracking.

Core Problem Solved:

Water-based velvet touch replaces plastic lamination for eco compliance
Anti-fingerprint and non-whitening resistance on dark-printed cards
Strong adhesion for high-speed folder-gluers and post-press foil stamping

Target Substrates:Rigid box board, virgin SBS board, luxury boutique folding cartons

Digital Synthetic Labels & Specialty Priming

HP Indigo Digital Labels, Specialty Films & Anti-Counterfeiting Primers

Coating Technology Synergy:WOF6235 (Paper & Board) + WOF6235A (Film & Foil Primers)

Pre-print coating primers delivering 100% HP Indigo ElectroInk anchorage across synthetic label stocks (BOPP, PE, PET, shrink films) and uncoated specialty papers. Passes stringent 3M 610 tape cross-hatch peel tests with zero ink flaking, maintaining transparent clarity at an ultra-economical 1.0–2.0 g/m² dry film weight.

Core Problem Solved:

100% pass on 3M 610 tape cross-hatch adhesion peel test
Water-clear film formation without substrate yellowing or haze
Supports flexo, gravure and offline coater application lines

Target Substrates:Corona PE/BOPP/PET films, aluminum foil, textured specialty paper

Commercial Folding Cartons & Food Outer Packs

Commercial Folding Cartons, Pharmaceutical & Paper Bag Packaging

Coating Technology Synergy:WOF1002 (Inline Offset Gloss) + WOF2001 (Satin-Matt Offset)

Single-pass sheet-fed offset inline coating solution delivering rapid wet-on-wet levelling and mirror-like gloss (≥82 GU) or uniform satin-matt finish. Powder-free fast drying allows direct downstream die-cutting without set-off, fully compliant with GB 4806 food contact packaging safety regulations.

Core Problem Solved:

Rapid inline levelling without orange peel under high-speed offset runs
Powder-free or micro-powder stacking ready for immediate die-cutting
Dry rub resistance ≥400 cycles (ASTM D5264) protecting printed graphics

Target Substrates:Coated paperboard, folding boxboard (FBB), kraft paper, paper bags

From Substrate & Press Analysis to Scaled Production

A rigorous 4-step engineering protocol designed to adapt custom resin matrices and viscosity windows to your exact pressroom specifications.

Step 1Technical Enquiry & Substrate Analysis
Tell us your substrate (BOPP, CPP, PET, PE, PVC, Kraft paper, gold/silver cardstock), press type (rotogravure, flexo, screen), line speed (150-400 m/min), drying tunnel specs, and target color standards.
Step 2Lab Formulation & Spectrophotometry
Our senior ink chemists formulate eco-friendly water-based resin matrices and disperse high-purity pigments, achieving precise color coordinates (L*a*b*) under standard D50/D65 illuminants with ΔE < 0.8 spectral accuracy.
Step 3Sampling & Pressroom Verification
We dispatch 1-5 kg trial ink lots within 48h alongside detailed drawdowns and viscosity guidance. Our application engineers provide remote or on-site support to optimize ink transfer, drying speed, and adhesion.
Step 4Scaled Production & Global Logistics
Backed by Dongguan, Kunming, and Yueyang production bases (30,000+ tons annual capacity), orders undergo strict QC batch release before dispatch in palletised 20kg/200kg drums or 1000kg IBCs via sea/air freight.

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UVS Series Technical Specification Matrix

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Snowflake, Sand & Wrinkle Screen Effect Inks