Soy/Vegetable-Based Inks
Overview
Soy and vegetable-based inks offer a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based options, blending renewable plant oils like soybean, linseed, or canola with pigments for vibrant, eco-conscious printing. Developed in the 1970s amid rising oil prices, these inks reduce environmental harm while delivering sharper colors and easier recyclability, making them ideal for food packaging, labels, and commercial prints.
Key Benefits
- Food Safe: Non-toxic and derived from edible oils, ensuring safety for direct food contact applications.
- Eco-Friendly: Renewable sources slash VOC emissions by up to 93%, support recycling, and minimize air pollution compared to petroleum inks.
- High-Quality Color Output: Produce brighter, glossier results with crisp edges, rivaling or surpassing conventional inks for vivid designs.
How They Work
These inks replace petroleum with vegetable oils as the carrier for pigments and additives, enabling quick drying and strong adhesion on various substrates. Low-VOC formulas (often 0%) promote healthier print environments and easier cleanup, while supporting techniques like offset printing for efficient, high-volume production.
Embrace greener printing with soy/vegetable-based inks, contact us to integrate them into your sustainable packaging projects!