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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 ...

Speaking the Language of Sustainability for Printers and Converters

(Print)

May 28, 2025, ... for example, invested in water-based inks to reduce VOC emissions. Rather than simply stating, "We use environmentally-friendly inks," which could raise red flags with regulators (environmentally-friendly ...

Making packaging print growth sustainable with flexo

(Flexography)

May 13, 2025, ... plate provides also reduce waste, increase resource utilization, and enable support for a wide range of eco-friendly materials, such as recyclable substrates and water-based inks, without impacting cost ...

Toyo Printing Inks Launches New USD70 Million Factory in Turkey

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2025, ... friendly and sustainable production methods are also at the forefront in the new factory, Takashima said that advanced technologies such as water-based inks and high-performance inks intended for metal ...

Equinox Group becomes First Company to Invest in Fujifilm’s Acuity Triton Featuring AQUAFUZE Ink at FESPA Berlin 2025

(News | New Products)

May 08, 2025, ... global exhibition and events specialist, has become the first company to invest in Fujifilm’s newly launched Acuity Triton printer featuring the revolutionary AQUAFUZE water-based UV ink system. The deal ...

INX promotes seven Executives to Vice President positions

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2025, ... increased sales every year since 2019. Mike DeRosa joined INX as a divisional In-Plant Director in 2003 after working for Menasha Packaging Company. When he added the title of Water-Based Liquid Technical ...

IDEA25: Web Industries to Show Precision Converting Solutions for PPE, Packaging, Personal and Home Care Markets

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2025, ... films for regulated markets. Personal Care: Eight-color flexographic water-based printing and converting of nonwovens, tissues and films. Home Care: Precision converting of multi-layer nonwovens, films, ...

CT Manufacturer Leads Global Green Packaging Industry

(Coating/Laminating)

April 10, 2025, ... the company’s newest green invention – the PACT Lion-X TM Fire Extinguisher, an organic water-based solution that quenches lithium battery fires upwards of 1,600 degrees within seconds, while instantly ...

BOBST Flexible-Packaging Technology Day set for Atlanta Competence Center April 29

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2025, ... demonstrations, technical sessions, and direct interaction with BOBST experts and key industry partners. Featured technologies Include: VISION CI-Flexo Press– high-efficiency, water-based printing ...

Clariant Launches Ceridust™ 1310 to Address Carnauba Wax Supply Chain Volatility in Printing Inks

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2025, ... applications, including premium packaging with premium matte finishes, glossy magazines, specialty labels, and water-based topcoats that demand superior scuff resistance and clarity. Building on sustainable ...

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 ...