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Formulation of printing inks

Author: Anne BLAYO

Publication date: March 10, 2007

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1. Ink composition and characteristics

Whatever the application, ink components can be divided into three categories.

  • Colorant

    Most often, it consists of very finely divided pigments in colloidal suspension in the ink's fluid phase. For some inks (inkjet), soluble colorants are used.

  • Vehicle

    This fluid phase, also known as "varnish", is made up of a mixture of polymers (resins), which act as binders, and diluents and/or solvents. The vehicle has multiple functions: to transport the pigments, to bind them to the printing substrate and, finally, to protect them by forming a continuous film. The choice of ink vehicle determines the drying process.

  • Additives

    These products, which vary in nature,...

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