Eco solvent inks are commonly
used in many industries. Often seen on flexible substrates like outdoor
signage, banners, vehicle wraps, indoor signage, point-of-sale displays, and
promotional items on plastic substrates, etc.
Overview of Eco-Solvent Inks
Following are pros and cons
provide a comprehensive overview of eco-solvent ink`s capabilities and
limitations:
Properties
Properties
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Pros
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Cons
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Adhesion
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Adheres well to various substrates
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May have difficulty adhering to certain plastics
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Durability
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Resistant to water, UV fading, and abrasion
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Prolonged exposure to sunlight may cause fading, from 6 to 24 months are optional
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Flexibility
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Suitable for printing on flexible and rigid materials
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Not suitable for extreme stretch or deformation
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Environmental Friendliness
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Emits fewer VOCs compared to solvent-based inks
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Still has an environmental impact and requires proper disposal
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Odor
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Produces minimal odor during printing
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Proper ventilation is still required when printing indoors
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Fast Drying
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Dries quickly after printing
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May require additional drying time compared to UV-cured inks
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Compatibility
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Compatible with a wide range of media and substrates
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Requires testing for compatibility with certain materials
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Adhesion
- **Pros:** Adheres well to
various substrates
- **Cons:** May have difficulty
adhering to certain plastics
Durability
- **Pros:** Resistant to water,
UV fading, and abrasion
- **Cons:** Prolonged exposure to
sunlight may cause fading; from 6 to 24 months are optional
Flexibility
- **Pros:** Suitable for printing
on flexible and rigid materials
- **Cons:** Not suitable for
extreme stretch or deformation
Environmental Friendliness
- **Pros:** Emits fewer VOCs
compared to solvent-based inks
- **Cons:** Still has an
environmental impact and requires proper disposal
Odor
- **Pros:** Produces minimal odor
during printing
- **Cons:** Proper ventilation is
still required when printing indoors
Fast Drying
- **Pros:** Dries quickly after
printing
- **Cons:** May require
additional drying time compared to UV-cured inks
Compatibility
- **Pros:** Compatible with a wide
range of media and substrates
- **Cons:** Requires testing for
compatibility with certain materials
Conclusion
Looking for batch consistency and
long light resistance eco solvent ink? Contact CHROMOINK® for more information.