Natron® BX Series Ink

BX Series ink: Universal printing ink for plastic, metal, glass, rubber, TPE and more.

The Natron® BX Series ink is a universal printing ink for pad printing and screen printing on most applications including plastic, glass, metal, rubber, TPE and more.   This is an all-purpose 1- or 2-component printing ink. It bonds permanently to a wide range of substrates. Its versatility makes it the perfect addition to a manufacturer’s inventory – especially those that print on a number of different substrates. This universal printing ink is perfect for printing on plastic, printing on glass, printing on metal, printing on rubber, printing on TPE, and more.   When used as a 2-component ink, the BX Series offers exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance making this ink great for printing on automotive parts or other heavy wear-and-tear items.   There are 31 standard colors. Of these colors, there are 12 mixing colors, 16 standard shades, and 2 metallic shades. Additionally, we offer 24-hour turnaround custom color matching services for any color you request. To create new shades, you can mix any two or more colors to create over 1,600 PMS colors. Mixing the colors together does not affect the ink adhesion.

Available Sizes

1.0Kg (2.2lbs)

Hardener

i-300x

Ink solvents

BXF (Fast)
BXM (Medium)
BXS (Slow)

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Available Colors

317 GOLD YELLOW (PMS 123)
317 GOLD YELLOW (PMS 123)
315 YELLOW
315 YELLOW
324 ORANGE
324 ORANGE
363 BROWN
363 BROWN
341 VIOLET
341 VIOLET
346 EMARALD
346 EMARALD
348 KELLY GREEN
348 KELLY GREEN
336 REFLEX BLUE
336 REFLEX BLUE
330 PROCESS BLUE
330 PROCESS BLUE
333 BLUE
333 BLUE
344 LIME GREEN
344 LIME GREEN
345 BRIGHT GREEN
345 BRIGHT GREEN
339 DARK PURPLE
339 DARK PURPLE
352 CARMINE RED
352 CARMINE RED
390 COOL GRAY
390 COOL GRAY
371 RICH GOLD
371 RICH GOLD
377 SILVER
377 SILVER
310 WHITE
310 WHITE
370 CLEAR
370 CLEAR
300 BLACK
300 BLACK
314 LEMON YELLOW
314 LEMON YELLOW
350 BRIGHT RED
350 BRIGHT RED
358 SIGNAL RED
358 SIGNAL RED
351 RUBINE RED
351 RUBINE RED
318 GOLD
318 GOLD
349 DARK GREEN
349 DARK GREEN
357 MAGENTA
357 MAGENTA
334 BLUE
334 BLUE
342 DARK VIOLET
342 DARK VIOLET

ADDITIVES

This ink requires a hardener and solvent.

Compliance and ink formulation

The BX series inks have a non-toxic classification. In addition, the BX series inks contain heavy metal-free pigments and exhibit fade resistance. These features make this ink perfect for printing on food containers, toys, gift materials, industrial products, and industrial power tools. This is an excellent ink for pad printing on pens, injection-molded parts, containers, medical devices, wood, and electrical housings. Lastly, check the safety data sheets and the product label for warnings.

  • Medical Grade Class VI Certified
  • HD prints

This ink has medical Class VI certification and meets the requirements of the GLP Class VI Test (USP). It also meets the current FDA 21 CFR, Part 58 GLP technical requirements. This enables you to easily mark silicone components that operate under demanding conditions

Medical Grade Class VI Certified

The nontoxic, triple-milled, fade-resistant pigmentation delivers stunning HD prints.

HD prints

i-300X Hardener

This is a General purpose pad print hardener for screen and pad printing inks. Use 10 – 20% of the inks weight.

Use the i-300x with : TP • ST • EK • NxT • BX series printing inks

TMF PRINTING SOLVENT

Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.’s Natron series screen and pad printing inks pair well with TMF Ink Thinner. Adding thinner affects not only ink viscosity, flow properties, and how the ink releases from the pad, but also drying speed, packaging, and adhesion capabilities.

Type TMF solvent keeps the ink wet for a longer period of time and still allows for optimal ink adhesion.

To regulate ink viscosity, add 10–25% of TMF Thinner to the ink and stir until homogeneous.

TMG PAD PRINTING SOLVENT

TMG is a fast-evaporating solvent that enables this ink series to bond to hard-to-print plastic materials, such as TPE.

TS3 RETARDER SOLVENT

The TS3 Ink Retarder modifies the solvent evaporation rate in Marabu screen and pad print inks. TS3 has a good solubility and evaporation rate.

PP PRIMER (PRE-TREATMENT)

Use the polypropylene adhesive primer on difficult-to-bond low-surface-energy plastics, such as polypropylene and polyethylene. This adhesion promoter increases the plastic’s surface energy, which reduces surface tension and promotes a better bond.

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Substrates

CERTIFICATIONS

SUSTAINABILITY

From our award-winning cylindrical inkjet printer and flatbeds to our pad printing equipment and lasers, Boston Industrial Solutions is the top choice for printing experts in all industries. See how some of our customers utilize our equipment!

BX Series and the environment

  • Alogens
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Bisphenol A (BPA)
  • Formaldehyde
  • Latex
  • PAH
  • Phthalates
  • Animal origin ingredients
  • Azo dyes
  • Cyclohexanone
  • G-B ester
  • Melamine
  • Persistent organic pollutants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Natron® BX Series is a universal printing ink designed for printing on a wide range of substrates including plastics, glass, metals, rubber, TPE, and many other materials.

Natron® BX Series can be used as either a 1-component or 2-component printing ink depending on the application and performance requirements.

For 2-component applications, mix the ink with I-300x Hardener at 10–20% of the ink’s weight. Add TMF Solvent at 10–25% of the ink’s weight to adjust viscosity, improve flow properties, and support optimal ink transfer and adhesion.

For printing on TPE (thermoplastic elastomers), use TMG Solvent for improved performance on this difficult-to-print substrate.

Yes. When used as a 2-component ink with hardener, Natron® BX Series delivers excellent abrasion and chemical resistance, making it suitable for automotive parts and other high-wear applications.

Yes. TMF Solvent can be added to change viscosity, improve flow characteristics, and extend open time while maintaining strong adhesion performance. Note: use TMG Solvent instead for TPE printing.

The Natron® BX Series is available in 31 standard colors, including 12 mixing colors, 16 standard shades, and 2 metallic shades.

Yes. All BX Series shades are intermixable and can be combined to create more than 1,600 PMS color shades.

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