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ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2021, ... global print and packaging industry, has enhanced its solvent-based range of inks and coatings for European customers. The new ONECode range is designed simplify the flexible packaging printing process, ...

Flint Group Packaging Inks Europe Announces a Solvent Surcharge Across All Solvent-based Inks and Coatings

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March 29, 2020, Flint Group Packaging Inks Europe confirmed the implementation of a solvent surcharge for its solvent-based inks and coatings in Europe, effective April 1, 2020. Flint Group Packaging Inks Europe confirmed ...

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices Across Solvent-Based White Ink Product Line in North America

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October 02, 2024, Sun Chemical will increase prices across its solvent-based white ink product line in the United States and Canada, effective November 1, 2024. Sun Chemical will increase prices across its solvent-based ...

Flint Group ZenCode CG and ZenCode CS Inks and Coatings Secure Material Health Gold from Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

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August 25, 2021, ... Cradle Certifiedä Product Standard, achieving a Gold level and Silver level respectively. The company’s ZenCode portfolio is part of its recently announced ONECode solvent-based inks and coatings range. ...

PCMC’s Fusion C Now Equipped to Run Gelflex-EB Inks at 400 Meters Per Minute

(News | New Products)

June 16, 2021, ... to reduce their volatile organic compounds. By moving away from solvent-based ink systems, printers can remove solvents at the source. Water-based inks and EB curable inks both fill this need.”  Gelflex-EB ...

INX to Show Range of Inks, Coatings at Graph Expo

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2015, ... polymers. It reportedly eliminates the need for conventional press varnish and solvent-based topcoats and is environmentally safe. ProCure offers high performance sustainability and can be used over nearly ...

Flint’s Inks Certified by NAPIM

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December 01, 2012, Flint Group’s FlexiStar BRC packaging inks from Flint Group are the first solvent-based biorenewable ink certified by NAPIM   WILLSTÄTT, GERMANY | Flint Group reports its announces FlexiStar BRC ...

Many Flex-Pack Inks Available

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

July 31, 2011, ... packaging applications, including water-based surface film inks, water-based lamination ink, water-based paper inks, solvent-based surface film inks, solvent-based lamination inks, solvent-based gravure ...

Switch to New Inks Easily

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

March 31, 2011, Company reports it has joined with Tech8 to help customers switch to its after-market solvent-based inks with no changeover problems. The transition is Company reports it has joined with Tech8 to help ...

Inks for Shrink Sleeves

(Narrow Web Products)

November 30, 2009, ... shrink sleeves for PVC and PET films. Reported benefits include high-speed printing; ease of use; high color strength; compatibility with UV flexo and solvent-based whites; and quick drying. Nazdar ...

Shrinkable Film/Label Inks

(Archive)

March 12, 2008, INX Intl. Ink Co.'s ShrinkPac Universal ink system is a premium solvent-based gravure ink that has been formulated for shrinkable film printing, including oriented polystyrene, PVC, and PETG. APPLETON, ...

Process Management: Drying Part 1: Liquid Inks

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ... mechanisms of ink drying. This month we look at inks drying primarily by evaporation and absorption as related to gravure and flexo printing. Solvent-Based Inks The fast solvent release and strong ...

A Look at Laminating Inks

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... package construction, the ingredients used in the ink formulas must be selected carefully to eliminate any source of potential odor. Solvent-based laminating inks are more common than water-based, mainly ...

Unique Issues of Laminating Inks

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... evolved as ink suppliers met the requirements of new films. Solvent-based inks were the first laminating inks developed and continue to dominate the flexible packaging industry. Today, water-based inks ...

Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

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July 30, 2002, ... nitrocellulose, providing “plasticizing” of the nitrocellulose and low or no plasticizer migration. Nitrocellulose is a common solvent-based binder used in many flexographic and rotogravure inks. Without ...

VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... corrugated, solvent-based technology continues to be well entrenched in the film printing segment of flexible packaging. While you can get a job printed with water-based inks without having to compromise ...

Jet Inks, Colorants, and Packaging What's Ahead

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, ...  CIJ used in packaging usually utilizes solvent-based dyes; the solvents are fast drying, such as alcohols or MEK. Viscosity requirements are very low, and nozzle diameters tend to be just a few microns. ...

Assessing Inks, Dealing with DigitalThe NPIRI Conference

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, ... Assessment (CTSA)." She compared solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks on wide web from cost, energy, environmental, and health perspectives. More than 45 formulations were involved. Solvent- ...

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink

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October 31, 2000, ... their existence. Unlike water, alcohols have low surface tensions. Foaming is rarely a problem in solvent-based inks, since the low surface tension does not support foam stabilization. Water-based inks, ...

EPA and printers join forces to evaluate inks.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... what sort of ink technology - solvent-based, water-based, or ultraviolet-cured - can best meet their needs for wide web flexography. The ink that wins favor must satisfy high industry standards not only ...