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The Additives Report

Additives come in many forms, and the right ingredients can make a major difference in how an ink performs.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Additives play a critical role in the formulation and production of inks, helping to impart the necessary characteristics the ink needs, whether it is to run more smoothly on press or to protect the finished product. These additives come in many forms, whether it is waxes, surfactants, defoamers or countless other products. It may not take a lot of a particular additive to improve an ink, but the right ingredient can make a major difference. Working closely with ink customers on their needs i...

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