How Porosity Affects Ink Absorption and AdhesionPaper and uncoated cardboard have tiny holes at the microscopic level that let printing inks seep down through them vertically while also spreading out sideways into those dead-end pockets. Because of t...
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Environmental Impact of Water-Based InksWhat Defines Water-Based Ink and Its Eco-Friendly CompositionWater based inks typically contain around 60 to 70 percent water mixed with plant based resins and non toxic colorants. This means there's no need fo...
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Understanding Substrate Properties and Their Impact on Gravure Ink PerformanceThe Role of Substrate Type in Gravure Ink Adhesion and DurabilityThe way gravure ink works depends heavily on what kind of material it's printed on. When dealing with porou...
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Ultra-Fast Drying and Curing: How UV Flexo Ink Boosts Print Efficiency UV flexo ink revolutionizes fast-drying printing through instant photopolymerization—a process where UV light triggers chemical bonds to form in under 3 seconds. This leap...
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Understanding Aqueous Intaglio Printing Ink and Its Application on Plastics What Defines Aqueous Intaglio Printing Ink for Plastic? Water-based intaglio printing ink works great for plastics because it mixes regular water formulas with those fancy ...
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The Vulnerable Physiology of Infants and Heightened Sensitivity to ChemicalsInfants’ developing organs, thinner skin, and immature metabolic systems make them 10x more susceptible to chemical absorption than adults (AAP 2022). Their blood-brain...
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Environmental and Regulatory Advantages of Aqueous Intaglio Printing Ink for Plastic Reduction in VOC Emissions with Water-Based Ink Water based intaglio printing inks cut down on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by as much as 95% when compared to ...
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The Role of Drying Speed in Solvent Ink Performance and Print Efficiency How drying speed impacts print quality, adhesion, and production throughput The drying speed of solvent ink plays a big role when trying to get good print quality, proper adhes...
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Fundamentals of UV Printing Ink and Substrate Compatibility How UV-Curable Ink Chemistry Influences Adhesion and Durability UV printing inks stick well to different materials because they contain special chemicals called oligomers that create strong...
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Why Non-Toxic Ink Is Critical for Baby and Maternal Products Vulnerable Physiology of Infants and Risks of Chemical Exposure Babies take in chemicals at about ten times the rate of adults because their bodies haven't fully developed ways to process ...
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Fast-Drying Properties and Their Impact on High-Speed Flexo Printing How Solvent-Based Flexo Inks Dry Quickly to Match High Press Speeds For those working with high speed plastic packaging printing, solvent based flexo inks tend to be what most peop...
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Fast-Drying Properties and Their Impact on High-Speed Printing Efficiency How Drying Speed Enhances Efficiency in High-Speed Flexo Printing Fast-drying flexo ink formulations eliminate production bottlenecks caused by residual moisture, enabling pri...
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