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Debate Over UV, Water-Based Inkjet Ink Continues

Water-based inkjet inks seems to be making gains in packaging segments.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

One of the most interesting aspects in the world of inkjet inks is the debate over whether water-, solvent- or UV-based inkjet inks is preferable. Speaking with inkjet ink industry leaders, it would appear that solvent-based inks have taken a step back, with major players splitting between being predominantly water-based or UV-based.   The water-based ink side has major players such as HP, DuPont, Memjet and Sensient among them. Roland DGA headlines the UV-based ink market. Meanwhile, Sun Ch...

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