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From Decline to Innovation: Nitrocellulose’s Legacy and the Rise of PU-Based Solutions in Gravure Printing

PU Inks are a sustainable alternative to nitrocellulose and are gaining momentum.

By: Rajesh Srivastava

VP, Sales & Marketing, UFlex Chemicals

The Shifting Landscape: Decline in Nitrocellulose (NC) Availability Nitrocellulose (NC) has long been a cornerstone of the printing ink industry, but global supplies are tightening due to a complex interplay of geopolitical, logistical and raw material-related challenges. The ongoing geopolitical tensions—such as the war in Ukraine—have dramatically increased military demand for NC, which is essential in the production of smokeless powder and ammunition. As governments accelerate defense p...

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