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Water-Based Printing Inks & pH

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, In a water-based ink, many of the ink components contribute to the ink pH. For example, the common acrylic resins used in water-based inks are acidic. They are not soluble in water but are soluble when ...

A Lesson in Amines Used in Water-Based Products

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, One of the key ingredients of many water-based inks and coatings are amines. Amines and ammonia are used in water-based products to control pH required One of the key ingredients of many water-based inks ...

Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, Unlike solvent-based inks where binders are dissolved in the ink solvents, water-based inks comprise several binders, none of which are soluble in water. Unlike solvent-based inks where binders are ...

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

(Magazine)

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, ...

What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, The performance of water-based inks in flexographic printing is, to a large degree, based on additives that are incorporated into the ink to optimize The performance of water-based inks in flexographic ...

Water-based adhesives meet just-in-time demands.

(Magazine)

March 31, 1996, High-performance, water-based adhesives cure in 24 to 48 hours, giving converters a competitive edge with their customers.In this era of just-in-time High-performance, water-based adhesives cure in 24 ...

Graph-Tech USA set to demonstrate inkjet label printing at Labelexpo Mexico 2025

(News | New Products)

March 20, 2025, ... mounting, the compact and cost-effective eZ-Inkjet 120+ simplifies transport and integration. It is compatible with four ink types—UV, water-based, solvent-based, and oil-based—and stands out as one of ...

2025 Trends Shaping the Label Industry

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2025, ... supports sustainability goals by enabling print-on-demand services, which can reduce excess inventory and reduce procedural waste. Water-based ink options also provide a solvent- and petroleum-free alternative ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... the value chain, allowing companies to verify the sustainable content of their products. Packaging manufacturers can also leverage water-based latex binders, which help reduce the amount of volatile ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... accomplish customer goals to achieve high performance and sustainability.” Advanced materials solutions on display will include: WATERSOL AC: This line of water-based emulsions and dispersions meets ...

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge at Annual International Battery Forum in Orlando, FL

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... TM Fire Extinguisher, which is still undergoing testing requirements but is targeted to be available by end of the year.  The pre-mixed, water-based solution quenches lithium battery fires upwards of 1,600 ...

Challenges, Solutions and Future Paperboard Packaging Trends

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2025, ... technologies are already available on the market, providing brands with eco-friendly and renewable packaging solutions. Although the technology is still in its infancy, aqueous emulsions, or water-based ...

ETI Converting Equipment: Transforming Label Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2025, ... to handle a variety of adhesives, including rubber-based hotmelt, UV-curable acrylics, and water-based adhesives. ETI’s experience speaks for itself: over 250 machines installed globally, including more ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... in partnership with them is to use more in the way of environmentally acceptable and efficient coatings, many of which are water-based and are formulated with lower solids content. The formulation and ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, ... eco-friendly pigmentation with no loss in on-press handling or application properties. One specific class of biorenewable inks is water-based product technology. These inks are formulated with high levels ...

PACT Lion-X: A New Weapon to Fight Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2024, ... deaths in 2022 and four in 2021 and 80 of the fires occurred in populated structures like homes, buildings, and offices, adding to the danger and potential mortality. PACT Lion X is a pre-mixed, water-based ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... to replace solvent-based and water-based adhesives with solventless adhesives in specific regions. Also affecting adhesive selection are increasing line speeds. In addition, converters are opting for adhesives ...

Greif Launches a Recycled, Recyclable Barrier-Coated Paperboard for the Food Industry

(News | New Products)

November 05, 2024, ... water-based, recyclable, and repulpable coating ensures it can be easily recycled, further reducing its environmental impact and supporting sustainability efforts. The coating is applied directly inline, ...

GMerix Expands Toll Coating Services with ETI Converting’s Cohesio 40” Coater

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 04, 2024, ... coating units—gravure and Mayer rod—that offer precise control over coat weights. Additionally, the coater includes a 60-foot, four-zone fully electric oven, capable of processing various water-based adhesives ...

GSE’s New Conveyor Streamlines Ink Handling in Corrugated and Flexible Packaging Workflows

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... options The conveyor may be configured for manual or automatic operation. Automatic conveyors for water-based inks are equipped with electric motor rollers, while those for solvent-based inks are air-driven ...