water-based /solvent-free packaging solutions

Gravure inks, flexographic inks, and dry laminating adhesives commonly used for packaging contain organic solvents. By using water-water-based and solvent-free laminating adhesives that does not contain organic solvents, we can reduce CO ₂ and VOC emissions from packaging, and improve the working environment during the printing process.
artience group contributes to the reduction of CO ₂ and VOC through water-based and solvent-free packaging solutions.

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Customer adoption examples
Advantages of water-based /solvent-free packaging
Introduction to water-based and solvent-free products

Customer adoption examples

Bourbon Co., Ltd.

Bourbon Co., Ltd. is committed to achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and as a company that supports comprehensive health promotion, based on the corporate message of "In the middle of delicious smiles" and "Deliciousness, consideration, always together." We aim for continuous development and contribution to society.
As one of our activities, we participate in the Health Business Council, a general incorporated association, and are actively working to popularize water-based based packaging printing.

General Incorporated Association Health Business Council

The Health Business Council (General Incorporated Association) was established as the Niigata Prefecture Health Business Council in response to Niigata Prefecture's Health Business Mountain Range Policy. Since then, we have been working in collaboration with government, universities, and related organizations to create new business with health as our keyword.
For food packaging, we have established a water-based printing product certification system to promote corporate social contribution activities for the environment.

water-based printing product certification mark

Learn more about the water-based printing product certification mark

Packages printed with water-based ink can display the "water-based Printing Product Certification" mark by conducting a registration review at the council.

We would like to introduce some of the brand owners who are working on water-based printing at the Health Business Council.

Fuji Special Paper Industry Co., Ltd.

Our company is a comprehensive packaging manufacturer that celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020.
Our company has long been working on environmental issues from the perspective of corporate social responsibility.

In order to solve the problems of conventional "oil-based (organic solvent) gravure printing," in 1996, together with TOYO INK, we started developing "water-based water-based based gravure printing," which is environmentally friendly and has a beautiful finish. We succeeded in putting it into practical use. This has significantly reduced the amount of organic solvent used in ink and reduced the burden on on-site workers.

We have received high awards in the environmental field, including the "Aichi Environmental Award" and the "Global Environment Award."
We will continue to work on creating packaging that is kind to the earth, by further reducing environmental impact through high water-based based gravure printing and shallow printing, and by expanding the use of solvent-free adhesives.

Advantages of water-based /solvent-free packaging

By using water-water-based and solvent-free laminating adhesives that does not contain organic solvents, we can reduce CO ₂ and VOC emissions from packaging, and improve the working environment during the printing process.

Reduce _CO2 emissions by more than 60%

Comparison of CO2 emissions — Comparison of _CO2 emissions

Compared to water-based based gravure inks, water-based based inks produce 56% less CO and water-based based flexo inks produce 65% less CO. ₂ Reduce emissions. On the other hand, since solvent-free adhesives do not use any solvents, they reduce CO by 76% compared to solvent-based adhesives. ₂ Reduce emissions.
By using water-based ink and solvent-free adhesives together, CO ₂ It is possible to reduce emissions by more than 60%. (Ink drying energy is not taken into account)

Reducing VOC emissions

water-based Compared to oil-based gravure inks, water-based gravure inks reduce VOC emissions by 70% and water-based flexographic inks by 95%. (*Based on our calculation standards) On the other hand, solvent-free adhesives produces no VOCs.
water-based Further VOC emissions are reduced when used in combination with inks.
The absence of solvents also contributes to an improved working environment and a significant reduction in fire risk.

Introduction to water-based and solvent-free products

Next-generation water-based gravure ink: AQUAECOL™SX

By combining ``reducing the coating amount and thinning the film by making the ink highly solid'' and ``shallow plate technology,'' it is possible to achieve printing speeds comparable to oil-based inks using existing printing machines, achieving further CO ₂ reductions.
It can be used for a wide range of purposes, from snacks to retorts, for various base materials such as OPP, PET, and NY.

Learn more about AQUAECOL™ SX