Advances in metallic inks

Abstract

The main developments in the metallic inks market are currently focused on the need to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the ink formulation, responding to existing and future legislation. Two of the most recent successes in the move away from solvents are water‐based metallic inks and UV (ultra violet) curing metallic inks. Both products, because of their metallic content, have inherent problems associated with their successful manufacture, which must be overcome if the products are to be accepted as viable replacements for traditional solvent‐based formulations.

Citation

Yates, M. (1995), "Advances in metallic inks", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb043150