New technology could totally eliminate solvents usage in printing industry
This project involved the joint efforts of Irish Flexible Packaging and Manders Coatings and Inks and focused on the development of a range of water-based inks as an environmentally friendly alternative to the solvent-based inks widely used by the printing industry. The aim was to produce water-based inks which would deliver the same quality and durability as solvent-based inks when used for printing on film and waxcoated paper
The technology that was developed during the course of this CGPP project delivers significant environmental benefits, as it totally eliminates the use of solvents in all aspects of the manufacture and usage of inks.
As a direct result of its involvement in this CGPP project, Irish Flexible Packaging has reduced solvent emissions from its Co. Wicklow plant by 20 tonnes per annum.
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