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Lower VOC: Increase in water-based externals Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) continue to be a topic of interest in the coatings industry due to their potential environmental and health impacts. To address this, there has been a shift towards water-based coatings, which often contain significantly lower levels of VOCs compared to their solvent-based counterparts. Water-based coatings use water as the primary solvent, reducing the emission of organic solvents into the atmosphere. Sherwin’s water-based product solutions set the standard for the
CHARLES BILLSTRAND Senior Research Chemist, INX International Ink Co.
INX International’s metal decorating product line offers everything brand owners want in metal packaging. It includes eye-catching looks from high strength, abrasion-resistant inks offering excellent adhesion, and superior fabrication properties. These performance-proven metal decorating inks systems are formulated for a full range of specialised package needs in both conventional and UV technologies. INX coating and ink solutions are helping brand owners to meet their sustainability goals, in addition to meeting current or ongoing regulatory issues. INX deals with the safety of packaging materials by using low volatile organic content (LoVoc) formulations to minimise VOC that may evaporate during ink film formation. We also are formulating government regulated compliant ink systems via CMR- free ingredients replacement of prior use challenged ink ingredients. For example, INX is replacing mineral oil- based ingredients and PFAS/ PFOA based ingredients. Looking forward to
beverage coatings market. The water- based valPure V70 inside sprays (V70Q11 and V70Q38 for beverage can bodies) and coil-coat technologies (V70Q05 and V71Q02 for beverage ends) are often cited as the technology of choice for their application and performance in the can. The V70 water-based coil coat solutions offer an advantage over other solvent- based solutions by lowering VOC emissions and decreasing solvents in curing ovens.
For the Household Products
segment, Sherwin-Williams introduced the V61Q series to address lower VOC sustainability goals (or targets). The V61Q series offers a balance of low VOC emissions and high performance, making it a strong contender for meeting emissions reduction goals. This coating offers excellent durability, UV resistance and aesthetic qualities.
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technological advancements, INX is formulating bio- renewable ink by replacing oil-based raw materials with bio-renewable content (BRC). BRC is derived from tree, plant, insect, and/or animal materials and include gums, resins, waxes, solvents, vegetable oils and other polymer and additive building blocks. The incorporation of BRC containing raw materials into the ink formulation assists with the overall sustainability during use of a product. The lower carbon footprint of BRC compared to their petroleum counterparts – which are depleting resources of petroleum – makes bio-renewable materials very desirable and important for future development.
INX is formulating reduced temperature cure ink to provide energy savings during printing and curing. The AP series of 2-piece beverage can inks and EcoCan safe and sustainable beverage can ink are two examples of sustainable solutions.
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Low cost combined with high performance is crucial for 2-piece beverage can operations. The standard aluminum printing (AP) ink series optimises metal can print production with excellent printability at high speeds and good adhesion. This includes LoVoc, NoVar and Retort options. EcoCan is the industry’s first and
only eco-friendly beverage can ink to receive the Gold Level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle- to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA). It meets the material health requirements of the multi-attribute Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard, helping brand owners and metal decorators achieve their sustainability goals and making
consumers feel confident in their product choices. INX has been steadfast with its approach to developing new products and processes with sustainability in mind. All North American printing facilities have also committed to achieving a significant reduction of GHG emissions by 2030. Colouring a Safe and Sustainable Future (CSSF) is the model INX developed to illustrate how sustainability is integrated into both the strategic as well as the day-to-day activities of our business. It serves to guide us as we work to improve our sustainability performance while addressing the needs of brand owners, customers, and consumers.
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