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Security inks for ID and passports solutions

ID documents and passports protection solutions

SICPA security inks can be printed on all types of printing presses while maintaining a high level of quality output. The company benefits from experience and in-depth knowledge when it comes to printability of security inks on a large number of presses and printing systems. It supplies a variety of security inks formulated for the printing processes involved in the production of banknotes and security documents which range from intaglio, silkscreen, flexography, gravure, letterpress, offset and inkjet printing.
 

With respect to ICAO’s recommendations and definition of authentication levels (levels 1, 2, 3), SICPA proposes a comprehensive portfolio of security inks for passports and ID cards: 

 

  • Overt (ICAO's security level 1)
    • Intaglio
    • SPARK®
    • OVI®
    • SICPASTAR®
    • SICPA OASIS®
    • Iridescent
    • Metallic
    • Penetrating
    • Daylight fluorescent
       
  • Covert / Semi-covert (ICAO's security level 2)
    • SICPA OASIS®
    • Lumi / Bi-luminescent
    • Anti-forgery/chem. reactive
    • IR A/T
    • Coin reactive
    • Up-converter
    • SICPAGUARD® HD
    • Magnetic
       
  • Forensic (ICAO's security level 3)
    • SICPASECUR®
    • Charms®
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