EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) differentiates between substances, mixtures and articles. According to the definition of articles in REACH, the European Writing Instrument Manufacturer’s Association (EWIMA) views writing instruments, markers, etc. as articles. Whilst safety data sheets are not required for articles, they are compulsory for substance...

edding markers should ideally be stored horizontally (e.g. lying flat in a drawer) and at room temperature. This way, the ink in the filter, which is located in the marker barrel, is distributed evenly and the marker writes cleanly until empty without residues drying out in the filter. Storing them this way means that the markers can be refilled whe...

To paint on silk scarves that have not been chemically treated, you can use our edding 4500 textile markers and edding 4600 textile pens. If you have a sample piece of silk, try out the colour and flow of the ink to make sure the end result will be how you want it. After application, set your design by ironing once on the reverse without steam. It w...

The nib of the edding paint markers are designed to be replaced easily. To replace the nib, simply use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to pull out the defective nib and insert the new one. Then replace the cap and reactivate the marker....

To replace the nib, remove the cap and unscrew the neck piece. Press the neck of the pen with the nib onto a firm surface to push the nib out of the other end of the neck piece. Place a piece of cardboard underneath for protection. Then use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to grip the protruding end of the nib and pull it out completely. Insert th...

Once you’ve fixed the colours with an iron (without steam), the colours are washproof up to 60°C....

You can add opaque decorative lettering to wood using the edding 4000 matt paint marker or the edding 4040 matt paint marker, for example. Or, for extra-beautiful writing, there’s also our edding 1255 calligraphy pens and edding 1455 calligraphy markers. It's important to be aware that wood is an open-pored material and liquids, including inks, will...

To achieve a really durable result it’s best to use edding pens containing pigment ink. It's the pigments that cause the colours to appear so intense and vibrant on many different backgrounds. What’s so good about edding pigment inks? The tiny colour particles don’t dissolve completely in the ink. The very fine particles remain, and once applied to ...

Low-corrosion inks contain only very low concentrations of ingredients that may cause corrosion (a reaction with metal). The terms “low-corrosion”, “low-halogen” and “low-chloride” are frequently used synonymously with each other; however, “corrosion” is the generic term for the other two terms. “Low-halogen” is the collective term for the four halo...

For stickers and labels with a paper surface intended for indoor use we recommend the edding 30 brilliant paper marker and the edding 33 brilliant paper marker. Both contain permanent ink which is extremely lightfast. If the sticky labels have a plastic surface, our various permanent markers provide the ideal solution. For outdoor labelling which is...

Flush the eye with plenty of water. As the mucous membranes of the eye are very sensitive, if irritation persists you should seek advice from an eye specialist.  ...

Always ensure you replace the marker cap securely.  With some models you can clearly hear the characteristic “click” sound. If the marker isn’t closed properly and the nib dries out, the ink flow stops for good. Even topping up the marker won't help because the ink can’t flow through the dried-out nib. However, to get round this problem we offer rep...

Porcelain straight from the manufacturer comes with a transparent protective coating. This must be completely removed before you start decorating with the edding 4200 porcelain brush pen, because the ink needs to bond to the actual porcelain and not go over the protective coating. First, wash the porcelain in a dishwasher, then wipe over thoroughly ...

We use these numbers internally to classify the products in our edding product portfolio. Generally speaking, the numbering sequence and how close the numbers are to each other is not intended to imply anything about the product group, the type of marker or its properties....

For labelling and marking on outdoor equipment, we recommend the edding 8055 Outdoormarker. It's particularly suitable for weather-resistant marking and labelling on outdoor surfaces and almost any material including plastic, metal and glass and it's highly opaque. The edding 8055 outdoor marker is available in black and in white which is good for d...

All inks in the edding FUNTASTICS products can be removed from skin by washing with soap and water. Rubbing body lotion or a moist cleansing wipe on the stain can also help....

The ink in the edding permanent markers is heat-resistant up to approx. 130°C. For marking that needs to be heat-resistant to higher temperatures, we recommend our edding 750, edding 751 and edding 780 paint markers. Their opaque, paint-like ink is permanent and is suitable for marking on almost any material. The ink is heat-resistant up to 400°C, a...

The following markers are suitable for writing on PVC: edding 8750 industry paint marker edding 750 paint marker edding 8300 industry permanent marker...

We recommend two edding markers for low-corrosion labelling, which were specifically developed for nuclear, aerospace and marine applications: edding 8030 NLS high-tech marker (1.5-3 mm) in red or blue edding 8404 aerospace marker (up to 0.75 mm) in black Should you have any other specific ink requirements, e.g. heat resistance, that are not met by ...

Simply wipe the porcelain with a damp cloth or cotton bud. Corrections can only be made if the design or decoration has not yet been heat fixed in the oven. Baking in the oven sets the design and makes it dishwasher-safe, so no more alterations can be made....

With their relevant product features and varying line widths, the following paint markers are recommended for marking on rubber:  edding 750 paint marker edding 751 paint marker edding 780 paint marker It's actually quite difficult to write on rubberlike materials, as any plasticisers present can prevent the ink from sinking in. A very flexible surf...

Designs applied with the porcelain brush pens can be permanently set by heat-fixing to make them dishwasher-safe. These pens are therefore ideal for decorating any item that needs to be dishwasher-proof for everyday use. Designs applied with gloss paint markers to a wide variety of surfaces can’t be made more durable or dishwasher-proof by baking in...

The edding company was founded in 1960 in Hamburg by schoolfriends Carl-Wilhelm Edding and Volker Detlef Ledermann. When looking for a name for their new enterprise they chose “edding”, because the name has a more international ring to it....

It’s only possible to remove marking from leather if the surface is smooth and non-porous, e.g. smooth synthetic leather, shoes or sofas.Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspic...

Many of the edding markers write with what we call pigment-based ink. Its thanks to these pigments that the ink shows up strong and vibrant on a range of different backgrounds and, in the case of the edding textile markers and textile pens, with bright, intense colours on textiles, too. So what are pigments? Pigments are tiny colour particles distri...

The ink in the edding 4200 porcelain brush pen is designed for decorative purposes and is not intended for areas of the porcelain that are used for cutting, eating or drinking (i.e. you should only decorate the rim of a plate or the outside of a mug). So it won’t withstand scratches from knives and forks, etc., although it does contain an additive t...

Knives and forks – and even saliva – can cause the ink to wear off, and since we don’t use food-safe inks and paints we recommend you avoid decorating areas of the porcelain that are used for cutting, eating or drinking....

Our CD/DVD/BD markers are designed for writing safely on CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. They contain a specially formulated ink that won’t harm the surface of the disc. The edding 8400 CD/DVD/BD marker is a permanent marker – smudge-resistant and lightfast once dried. Or there is the edding 8500 CD/DVD/BD marker non-permanent version which writes with...

It’s only possible to remove waterproof edding marker from smooth, non-porous surfaces. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspicuous area first to see if the surface is sensitiv...

No, you can only fix the design in a conventional oven. Leave your work to dry for approx. 15 mins, then bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 25 mins....

For writing on unglazed pottery we recommend you use our edding 4000 matt paint markers and edding 4040 matt paint markers. These two pen models have different stroke widths and are available in a very wide range of colours. Our edding 1255 calligraphy pens and edding 1455 calligraphy markers are excellent for decorating pots like these, and you can...

If you have accidentally applied markings with permanent marker on your whiteboard, they can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. Please keep in mind that edding permanent marker or paint marker can only be removed from smooth, non-porous surfaces. We r...

Wood is a porous material and it isn’t possible to remove the marking if the ink has penetrated the pores of the wood. edding permanent marker can only be removed from smooth, non-porous surfaces. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine...

For permanent writing on slate chalkboards we recommend our edding 4000 matt paint markers and edding 4040 matt paint markers. These pens are ideal for semi-matt designs on dark and particularly porous surfaces. Their paint-like, opaque ink is water-based and odour-free, as well as being weatherproof and extremely lightfast. If you want to be able t...

It’s only possible to remove marking from glass surfaces such as windows or mirrors if the surface is smooth and non-porous. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspicuous area fi...

Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to wash printer cartridge ink stains out of fabric. It depends partly on whether the type of ink in the cartridge is pigmented or dye-based. How the ink is absorbed and how easy it is to get off again also depends on the type of fabric. Treat the stain immediately with soap and water and follow this with a was...

The product detail pages on our website indicate which edding products are refillable. Whether a particular product is refillable is also indicated on the barrel of the edding marker. When it comes to refilling, it’s important to know whether the edding marker should be unscrewed or remain sealed.   To use the secure capillary system, simply stand t...

It’s only possible to remove permanent marker if the surface of the tiles is smooth and non-porous. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspicuous area first to see if the surface...

It’s only possible to remove marking from plastic if the surface is smooth and non-porous. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspicuous area first to see if the surface is sensi...

Nearly all paint marker inks can be dissolved with acetone. White and copper are the only colours that can be removed with isoparaffin, benzine or oily products. For delicate surfaces in particular we recommend using engine oil or edible oil, for instance. It’s not possible to remove the ink from porous surfaces, as the ink penetrates the material. ...

For writing on rusty metal we recommend the edding 950 industry painter, a marker with a twist-action wax-like tip. Permanent and reliable, it writes on rough, wet and heavily soiled surfaces with a line width of max. 10 mm....

 We would like to point out that the paints in our edding 5200 permanent spray are not food-safe and that you should only use them for decoration. The premium acrylic paints in our edding permanent sprays provide outstanding coverage and are quick-drying and long-lasting for both indoor and outdoor use. When decorating preserving jars, we recommend ...

edding permanent marker can only be removed from smooth, non-porous surfaces. Marking applied with permanent marker can be removed with ethanol, methylated spirit or isopropanol; for marking applied with paint markers, use a benzine cleaner, for example. We recommend you test on an inconspicuous area first to see if the surface is sensitive to the s...

We don’t carry out our own tests on use of our permanent markers on ropes or webbing for strap systems. We therefore cannot guarantee the safety of using our markers on ropes and strap systems. We're aware of tests being carried out by the German Alpine Association on climbing ropes and, on request, we would be happy to send you the latest test resu...

The ink in the edding 4200 porcelain brush pen is water-based. However, as we don’t use food colouring, it doesn’t meet the requirements for items intended to come into contact with food. That's why you should avoid decorating areas of the porcelain that are used for cutting, eating or drinking. For example, only the rim of a plate or the outside of...

This is necessary because the cap is narrow enough to be swallowed. The ventilation ensures that should someone accidentally swallow the cap and it were to become lodged in their throat, they would still be able to breathe....

 To conceal colour defects, you can use the following edding paint markers in different stroke widths on a variety of materials: edding 750 paint marker edding 751 paint marker edding 780 paint marker edding 4000 matt paint marker  The ink in these markers is permanent and water-resistant....

edding offers two different products for non-permanent writing on glass: The edding 90 glassboard marker works exceptionally well for writing on glass indoors and is easy to dry-wipe, leaving the surface completely clean. For smudge-proof use on, say, window panes and chalkboards, we recommend the edding 4090 and 4095 chalk markers. Their ink is hig...

It means you can make further corrections or wipe it off completely. You can always set / heat-fix the design at a later time....

We don’t have a factory outlet here at edding, we supply exclusively to the trade. You can find our products in stationery stores, specialist retailers, department stores and online....

Ink from both the broad and the fine edding FUNTASTICS fibre pens will wash out easily from most fabrics at 40°C....

If you hold the pen upright and apply very little pressure you can use the tip of the brush to draw tiny dots and very fine lines. To colour in larger areas or draw broader lines, hold the pen flatter so the tip has more contact with the surface. The nib’s flexibility also allows you to write and draw with long sweeping lines similar to brushstrokes...

edding promotional materials usually come in the form of one-off advertising items that we supply free of charge to our dealers. We do not provide promotional material for retail sale....

The ink in the edding FUNTASTICS WINDOW FUN window markers is easy to remove from glass panes with just water and a paper towel. You can also use a glass cleaner, but you don't really need to....

Once the design has been baked and is set, it’s absolutely fine to use the crockery in a microwave....

edding (gloss) paint markers (e.g. the edding 750 gloss paint marker) and edding matt paint markers (e.g. the edding 4000 matt paint marker) produce excellent coverage by using inks with large pigment particles. In contrast with traditional fibre pens, as the ink can’t be held in the filter it’s stored in a reservoir located in the marker barrel. Th...

Renewable raw materials are organic raw materials that can be replenished and aren’t in limited supply. We use them in our edding 24 EcoLine highlighters instead of newly-produced virgin plastic. Recycled material refers to reprocessed material that we use in place of newly-produced plastic for our edding EcoLine permanent / whiteboard and flipchart...

For marking on dark textiles in gold or silver, we suggest you try the edding 750 gloss paint marker or the edding 751 gloss paint marker (it's always best to test the pen in an inconspicuous area first). These gloss paint markers are not designated as textile markers, however, i.e. they don’t produce a wash-resistant result. For a wash-resistant fi...

Many thanks for your interest in our company.  Please send an email with details of your idea or patent to our Corporate Innovation Management team. Photos, drawings and prototypes can be particularly useful for helping us to fully understand your idea....

The edding FUNTASTICS WINDOW FUN window markers for children can be used on a variety of surfaces. It's best to use them on non-porous surfaces such as glass, window panes, transparencies, etc. The ink will be easy to remove from these types of materials. With their vibrant, opaque colours, the edding FUNTASTICS WINDOW FUN fibre pens for children ar...

As long as the item (e.g. an enamel cup) is ovenproof, the edding 4200 porcelain brush pens are absolutely fine for enamel. The pens are designed for painting or decorating on porcelain, glazed ceramic and ovenproof glass. When the design is finished it has to be baked in the oven at 160°C for 25 minutes and it is then dishwasher-safe....

It’s entirely up to you when you bake your design applied with the edding 4200 porcelain brush pen. It can be much later than our recommended drying time of 15 minutes – even one or two days later is fine. Just take care that your design doesn’t get scratched in the meantime and doesn’t smudge by getting wet. It would be a shame if your work of art ...

edding (gloss) paint markers should ideally be stored horizontally (e.g. lying flat in a drawer) and at room temperature. This way, the ink in the filter, which is located in the marker barrel, is distributed evenly and the marker writes cleanly until empty without residues drying out in the filter.   Due to the open reservoir system and pump mechan...

Yes, all the products in the edding FUNTASTICS range have been specially developed for children aged 3 years and over and comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive....

 We recommend rinsing fabric stains immediately in cold water and, if required, pre-treating them with gall soap before putting the garment through a wash cycle....

edding EcoLine products use the same inks, and therefore have the same marking properties as the corresponding edding products in the standard range. This means they feature the same 100% proven edding quality....

The edding FUNTASTICS FACE FUN family face paint is really easy to remove with just soap and water. Or your could use a cleansing wipe for sensitive skin....

The abbreviation CE stands for “Communauté Européenne”, which in English means “European Community”. The CE mark on our products confirms that the products comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive. All these products are therefore ideal for children....

Yes, absolutely! We have incorporated some RAL colours into the extensive choice in our edding 5200 permanent spray range. edding gloss paint markers, on the other hand, don’t correspond precisely to any RAL colours. We recommend taking a look at our range of colour, as you’re very likely to find a shade close enough to suit your requirements....

The ink in the edding FUNTASTICS fibre pens is extremely kind to skin, although the products are not actually designed for use on skin. If your child should get ink on their skin, simply wash the area with soap and water....

The edding FACE FUN paint sticks have been dermatologically tested and are ideal for children's sensitive skin. They comply with the EU Cosmetics Products Regulation and are very easy to remove with soap and water....

Both the broad and the fine edding FUNTASTICS fibre pens can be left with their caps off for up to three days without the ink drying out. However, you should take care to ensure that the pen lids are tightly closed so they'll have a much longer life....

 Ink from the edding FUNTASTICS WINDOW FUN window markers for children will wash out easily from most fabrics at 60°C....

As long as the item is ovenproof, the edding 4200 porcelain brush pens are absolutely fine for decorating on glass. The pens are specially developed for decorating on porcelain, glazed ceramic and ovenproof glass. When the design is finished, it needs to be baked in a conventional oven at 160°C for 25 minutes and it will then be dishwasher-safe....

We can offer white ink in the form of our paint markers, such as the edding 750, 751 and 780. These offer very good coverage....

Generally speaking, the edding FUNTASTICS products are harmless for children aged 3 years and over. However, if a child should get ink in his or her mouth, rinse their mouth thoroughly with water, just as an extra precaution. The ink in the pens should not be swallowed....

Thanks to edding's sustainable use of post-consumer plastics, we're recycling plastic waste and significantly reducing the need to produce new material, thereby saving 83 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. That’s how much a car would produce driving around the globe 10 times! The post-consumer waste sourced from private households, agriculture, ...

The edding 750 paint marker and the edding 751 painter marker are amongst several of our products that are good for writing on smooth stone. For more decorative purposes we also have the edding 750 gloss paint marker and the edding 751 gloss paint marker; the colours black, red and blue are especially lightfast. For writing on pebbles with a rough s...

The ink from the edding 4000 matt paint marker can be dissolved with isopropanol. It’s not possible to remove the ink from porous surfaces, however, because the ink penetrates the material. Test on an inconspicuous area first to see whether the solvent has a damaging effect on the surface....

The typical odour of marker pens was generally produced by the solvents that we used in the past. For the past 15 years, however, the vast majority of our products no longer contain the substances that used to give edding permanent markers their characteristic odour....

Yes, because the porcelain brush pens are easy to handle, they're perfectly suitable for children to use. Children should only use them under adult supervision, however, as these products are not designed specifically for children, nor are they a toy....

Together with partner company Recoll, edding operates a collection system within Germany for empty toner cartridges and inkjet cartridges. We are happy to supply collection boxes via this service for the return of packed quantities of empty cartridges and will arrange for collection as soon as the boxes are completely full. We also make collection b...

If you want to increase the intensity of the edding 4500 textile markers or edding 4600 textile pens, just slow down a little when drawing or writing so that more ink goes onto the fabric. As you do this, make sure the ink doesn’t show through too much or end up in places it shouldn’t! Another option for many materials is to apply the ink multiple t...

For labelling on polyester (e.g. football shirts) we recommend the edding 8040 laundry marker, available in black and red. We can’t make a general recommendation for writing or designing on mixed fabrics, but for a wash-resistant result we suggest the edding 4500 textile marker and the edding 4600 textile pen which are offered in a very wide colour ...

The edding product portfolio doesn’t include any markers that contain food-grade ink....

Thank you very much for your interest in edding and our products. We’re delighted that you thought of us when selecting your sponsors. Please send us an email enquiry together with your media kit and your concept of how you want to present our products....

Using edding printer or toner cartridges won’t affect your statutory warranty....

The edding FUNTASTICS brand was developed specially for children. Both the edding FUNTASTICS MAGIC FUN fibre pens for children and the broad and fine edding FUNTASTICS fibre pens for children provide an ergonomic grip or a non-slip grip section, making them ideal for kids' small hands. And not only that, the edding FUNTASTICS MAGIC FUN fibre pens fo...

The edding FUNTASTICS fibre pens are not really suitable for drawing on wallpaper. If, however, you get ink marks on your wallpaper, try to remove them carefully with soapy water and a cloth or sponge....

A hairdryer will not provide enough heat to set your ink design on fabric. The ink in the edding 4500 textile markers and edding 4600 textile pens must be fixed with an iron to make it wash-resistant up to 60°C. This can only be done at the required temperature, i.e. the cotton setting on your iron, and by applying direct pressure to the fibres of t...

Our permanent sprays can be removed from various surfaces by dissolving with the solvent acetone or cellulose thinner. Please be aware, however, that the use of these aggressive solvents could also damage the surface underneath – most synthetic surfaces such as plastic are not resistant to solvents, for example. We recommend, therefore, that you tes...

Polypropylene is a difficult material and because bonding to the surface isn’t easy we can only recommended one of our markers. Your best option would be the edding 8300 industry permanent marker, and we suggest you test for suitability on an inconspicuous area first....

The following paint markers are resistant to disinfectants and alcohol: edding 750 paint marker edding 751 paint marker edding 780 paint marker...

For writing on wet surfaces we recommend the edding 950 industry painter, a marker with a twist-action wax-like tip. It also writes permanently and reliably on rough, rusty or heavily soiled surfaces with a line width of max. 10 mm, so is ideal for materials such as metal, wood and stone. For slightly wet surfaces, or for writing with a narrower str...

edding offers two different products for non-permanent writing on glass: The edding 90 glassboard marker works exceptionally well for writing on glass indoors and is easy to dry-wipe, leaving the surface completely clean. With this marker, there’s no need for wet erasing. For smudge-proof use on, say, window panes and chalkboards, we recommend the e...

No, because heat fixing in a domestic oven is a very straightforward and clean process. Clean the oven as you normally would before you start. It won't get dirty during heat fixing, so no special cleaning is required either beforehand or afterwards. No harmful vapours or odours are given off during baking....

For unfinished wood, which usually has a fibrous, rough and sometimes also wet surface, the edding 950 industry painter is the perfect solution. It has a twist-action wax-like tip, making it ideal for use on challenging surfaces....

Our tests were carried out on wood and laminate. PVC flooring is a very general term. Synthetic floor coverings such as linoleum, PVC and vinyl were not tested, and the quality of the end results may vary greatly. With a soft, flexible covering the wax can sometimes come off again. One factor to consider is the depth of the repair; very small, flat ...

The ink in the edding 8200 grout marker dries very quickly, so the shower can be used again after 30 minutes....

For writing on anodised aluminium we recommend the edding 8300 industry permanent marker (1.5-3 mm line width) and the edding 8750 industry paint marker (2-4 mm). Please note that it takes time for the ink to dry on this material....

Accidental stains or ink marks on skin will wash off easily with soap and water....

If you want to set the ink from the edding textile markers or textile pens, it makes no difference whether you iron directly over the design or you turn the fabric over and iron on the reverse. The main thing is to apply the heat without using steam in order to bond the ink particles and the textile fibres together more effectively. Some delicate fa...

Unfortunately, it's not possible to remove this ink from textiles. The ink in the edding 8040 laundry marker is specially formulated so that the colour pigments "hook on" and bind themselves to the textiles. That's why the writing is still visible even after going through countless wash cycles....

The colours white (049) and copper (055) in the following types of paint marker are acetone-resistant: edding 750 paint marker edding 751 paint marker edding 780 paint marker...

The colours of the edding FUNTASTICS FACE FUN family face painters mix very well on skin. To get the best possible result, make sure that the tips of the paint sticks are kept as clean as possible....

No; before the item is baked, the design can simply be wiped off with a damp cloth, so it's still possible to make corrections. The edding 4200 porcelain brush pen is designed for decorating on porcelain, glazed ceramics and ovenproof glass. To set your decoration when it's finished, you need to bake it in a conventional oven at 160°C for 25 minutes...

The edding 1340 brush pen can be blended with water before it dries. You have various options for creating a TEST effect: Apply the ink to the paper with the edding 1340 brush pen. Before it dries, use a wet brush to get a TEST wash effect, or blend colours for a graded wash. Another idea is to paint on a clear plastic document sleeve in 2 or 3 colo...