Formulation Material Selection

Bio-based Ink Formulation in Practice

Bio-based Ink Formulation in Practice
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 28 Mar 23

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Course Description

Fast-track your search for bio-based raw materials (rosin esters, proteins, starch…) to formulate environmentally friendly inks while complying with industry regulations.

Terence Kenneth (Ink Specialist) will reveal the latest formulation practices followed across the globe. Topics like challenges faced with bio-materials (poor adhesion, slow drying speed, high odor, press stability), formulating high performance inks will be discussed in detail.
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Terence Kenneth is the founder of Ink Intelligence, (www.inkintelligence.com) an independent consulting firm dedicated to the development of printing ink technology around the world. He began working in the printing ink industry in 1984 in the U.K. and has since held the positions of Technical Manager and Technical Director for a number of international corporations, including Manders, Johnson & Bloy, Kromacorp, Eckart America, Pemla International, Rieger Printing inks and Polytex Environmental Inks.

Terence is currently developing ink formulations and printing solutions for clients in the U.S.A, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and China.

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Why should you view this course?

Ever-increasing demand for formulating bio-based inks to easily meet strict regulations calls for an efficient understanding of bio-based materials.

However, due to multiple new and emerging bio-based materials (resins, waxes, solvents...) manufacturers and suppliers face significant challenges!

So, instead of wasting your time and resources on trial & error, join this course to:

  1. Identify bio-based materials & their origins to overcome the challenges (poor adhesion, slow drying speed, high odor, press stability...) faced while formulating bio-based inks.

  2. Learn how to implement newest raw materials (rosin esters, proteins, starch...) into bio-based ink formulations by adjusting your formulation practices.

  3. Discover manufacturers and suppliers of bio-based materials with expert’s help to get a head start for your formulation of environmentally friendly inks.

  4. Get expert’s insights on the packaging ink market (lamination, decorative paper...) and directions for composing a formulation with quantifiable ingredients selection.

Who should join this course?

  • Gravure / Flexo / Offset ink formulators and technical managers who are looking for strategies to formulate inks using bio-based raw materials. Ingredient suppliers and printing professionals may also find it useful to increase their awareness on the topic.

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  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Course Outline

Identifying bio-based materials (rosin esters, proteins, starch…)

  • Property review
  • Commercial examples of bio-based materials
  • Application areas (packaging market – decorative paper, lamination)
  • Bio-solvents & bio-additives

Challenges of formulating with bio-based materials

  • Limitations
  • Factors affecting the use of bio-based ink formulations

Bio-based Ink Formulation Strategies in Practice

  • Decorative paper
  • Metallic ink paperboard
  • Lamination

Understand in detail: Green Certifications (NAPIM, BRC) & Regulations (Swiss Ordinance)

Other considerations for a clean environment

  • VOC content
  • Hazardous air pollutants
  • Heavy metals

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30 mins Q&A - Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

Have a query? Email us for any help!

About the Expert

Terence Kenneth (President of Ink Intelligence) has hands-on experience creating ink formulations for ink manufacturers and printers for over 30 years. Terence loves to travel, spend time with his family, and of course, make world-class ink formulations.

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