Ink Chemistries and Some Interactions with Polyethylene, 1996 Polymers, Laminations & Coatings Conference Proceedings
Just as with the formulation of polyethylene films, ink chemistries have changed over the years due to market needs, business demands and environmental regulations. This trend has caused inks to evolve from solvent to water and is now leading to UV curing technology. Each of these chemistries have different operating parameters and perform differently on various substrates. Polyethylene poses some unique problems for ink formulators due to its nature and additives. Each ink chemistry must deal with these requirements to be successful in satisfying customer needs.