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SFXC Hydrochromic Ink

Original price was: $190.00.Current price is: $95.00.
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This incredible ink changes colour when exposed to water or moisture!

Product Code: HYDROSPI1440


DESCRIPTION

Hydrochromic screen-printing ink is a smart ink that changes colour in response to moisture. It’s typically white when dry but becomes translucent when exposed to water. This colour change occurs because the ink contains pigment molecules that react to changes in the water content of the surrounding environment.

How it Works:

The pigment molecules in hydrochromic ink are hydrophilic, or “water-loving.” When the ink is exposed to moisture, these molecules absorb the water and swell, causing the ink to become more translucent or transparent. This reaction is reversible, meaning the ink will return to its original colour once it dries out.

Need something different? If you require irreversible inks or inks for flexographic or offset printing, we are happy to create a custom order for you in our lab.

Key Features:

  • Metachromatic Function: Reversible Hydrochromic
  • Colour: White (initially) to translucent (when exposed to water)
  • Suitable for: Silk Screen Printing onto Fabric, Wood, Film, Paper and Board
  • Base: Aqueous-based

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AVAILABLE SIZES

  • 100mL (3.38 fl oz)
  • 1L (33.814 fl oz)
  • 5L (169.070 fl oz)
  • Custom sizes are available upon request.

APPLICATION

Hydrochromic ink is incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications:

  • Art: Create dynamic and interactive artworks and installations.
  • Design: Produce unique and eye-catching patterns on fabrics and products.
  • Education: Develop engaging experiments that teach students about the properties of liquids.
  • Enginee