Characteristics of food grade water-based ink
Date: Oct 08 2024 From: Star Color
Food grade water-based ink is a printing ink designed specifically for food packaging and other materials in contact with food. It not only has excellent printing effects, but also possesses various unique properties, making it an important material in the modern food packaging industry.
1. Ingredients and CompositionFood grade water-based ink is mainly composed of water, food grade dyes, and other food grade additives. These ingredients ensure the environmental friendliness and safety of the ink. Among them, water as a solvent makes the ink easy to clean and dry; Food grade dyes ensure the purity of ink color and do not pose a threat to human health; Other food grade additives are used to adjust the viscosity and flowability of ink to meet different printing needs.
2. Environmental friendlinessThe environmental friendliness of food grade water-based ink is one of its significant features. Due to its absence of organic solvents and heavy metals, it will not cause environmental pollution during use. In addition, the ease of cleaning of ink also reduces the use of cleaning agents, further reducing its impact on the production environment.
3. SecurityThe safety of food grade water-based ink is another important characteristic. Due to its absence of harmful heavy metals and volatile organic compounds, it can be safely used in food packaging and other materials in contact with food. During the printing process, no harmful substances are released, and no harmful substances penetrate when in contact with food, ensuring the safety of food and the health of consumers.
4. Printing effectFood grade water-based ink has good printing effect. It has pure color, good luster, and high color intensity, which can ensure that printed materials have good color and pattern effects. The adhesion and wear resistance of ink are also strong, which can maintain the clarity and three-dimensional sense of printed materials and extend their service life.
5. Easy drying and efficient productionThe drying speed of food grade water-based ink is fast, which helps improve production efficiency. During the printing process, ink can quickly dry and form a film, reducing waiting time and improving the overall efficiency of the production line.
6. Widely usedThe application fields of food grade water-based ink are very extensive. It can be used for printing on various materials such as paper, plastic, metal, wood, etc. In the food packaging industry, this ink is widely used in paper cups, paper trays, napkins, paper straws, aluminum foil packaging, plastic film packaging and other fields. It can also be used for printing food labels, beverage bottles, and other products that come into direct contact with food.
7. Compliant with regulatory standardsWith the continuous improvement of food safety standards, the production and use of food grade water-based inks are increasingly subject to regulatory constraints. The GB 4806.14-2023 "Food Safety Standards - Ink for Food Contact Materials and Products" standard released by China imposes strict requirements on ink for food contact materials and products. Food grade water-based inks comply with these regulatory standards and can therefore be safely used on food packaging and other materials in contact with food.
Huizhou Zhongzhixing Color Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer specializing in the research and development and production of water-based ink. Its food grade water-based ink has a high reputation and market share in the industry.
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