Bio-based Ink Formulation in Practice

Ever-increasing demand of 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 it becomes a challenge!

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 odour, 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 packaging ink market (lamination, decorative paper…) and directions for composing a formulation with quantifiable ingredients selection.

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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1. 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


2. Challenges of formulating with bio-based materials
• Limitations
• Factors affecting the use of bio-based ink formulations


3. Bio-based Ink Formulation Strategies in Practice
• Decorative paper
• Metallic ink paperboard
• Lamination


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


5. Other considerations for a clean environment
• VOC content
• Hazardous air pollutants
• Heavy metals


6. List of resources to learn more


7. 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 to make world-class ink formulations.