water-based /solvent-free packaging solutions

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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Bourbon Co., Ltd.

An example of a package using water-based ink from 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
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
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.

bourbon logo
Imuraya Co., Ltd. logo
Iwatsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. logo
Shinsei Co., Ltd. logo
Kanten Papa (Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd.) logo
Hinodeya Confectionery Industry Co., Ltd. logo
Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. logo
Apita Piago logo
Sankyo Ice Refrigeration Co., Ltd. logo

Fuji Special Paper Industry Co., Ltd.

Mr. Shinichiro Sugiyama, President and Representative Director Fuji Special Paper Industry Co., Ltd.
Mr. Shinichiro Sugiyama, President and Representative Director 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.

Contributing to reducing CO 2 emissions

water-based inks contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions compared to oil-based gravure inks.
In addition, solvent-free adhesives does not use any solvents, so it contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions compared to solvent-based adhesives.
By using water-based inks in combination with solvent-free adhesives, CO2 emissions can be further reduced.

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.

artiece group product list

A list of artience group 's water-based inks and solvent-free laminating adhesives products.

List of water-based inks

List of solvent-free laminating adhesives

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