Soy ink
Soybean oil, also known as vegetable oil, is mainly used for human consumption. Soybean oil can also be used a a carrier for printing inks. For the production of soy ink, the soybean oil does not need to be as refined that much. The soybean oil is blended with pigments, resins and waxes to make ink.
The volume for soybean oil in the ink varies between manufacturers and is dependent on the application of the ink. Soybean ink is not eatable because it contains the same pigments found in conventional petroleum-based inks. This and certain other chemicals make soy ink inedible and not 100 % biodegradable.History of soy ink
In 1979, the board of directors of what they now call the Newspaper Association of America asked their technical staff to look for an alternative to the petroleum-based ink used by newspaper publishers. This was when petroleum prices were volatile due to problems with the OPEC countries and they wanted to work with resources that are more reliable.Today, one-third of America's nearly 10.000 newspaper printers use it. More than 90% of the nation's daily newspapers are printed with color soy ink. Most newspapers use soy ink for color printing because its price is comparable with that of conventional color ink and it has many advantages: its superior performance, its environmental friendliness and its vibrant colors. Black soy ink is about 25 % more expensive than petroleum based inks but some printers report that they need less ink for more papers.
Because of customer demands for soybean oil-based formulations for other kinds of ink, manufacturers made extensive efforts to develop other products. Very well established in America soy ink starts to gain importance overseas as well. There has been tremendous expansion in Asia, especially in Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The use of soy ink is also growing in Europe and Australia.
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INK
I would like to know if there are any cartridge suppliers of soybean ink.Sagar - 05/03/2015
Ink
Is any soybean ink available or used in Europe ?Ariane
de La Chapelle - 07/03/2015
soya inkt project
We would like to establish a project in Saudi Arabia for producing Ink from Soya , so pls clarify your availability to provide us with technology and technical assistances to our project I accordingly. Hoping to hear from you soon to take the above project to the next step accordinglyDr .AlI KAMAL - 07/06/2015
How to make soy ink?
Can I know how to make soy ink in University laboratory?Chang Kian Aun - 01/09/2015
Operations Manager
Please advise does company supply Soy ink codes 282 Navy/ 300 Blue/Medium Yellow. Substrate : Fasson MW2627 (Matte coated paper sticker)Please advise does inks can be curved by UV lamps due we plan to printing on Gallus EM 280
Looking to hearing your reply soon.
Thong Huynh - 17/11/2015
soy-ink
Can you please tell me if there are some suppliers for Europe? Or not just Europe. I cannot seem to find distributors. Thank you in advance!Best regards, Angela Ivanova
Angela - 07/03/2017
soy ink making
hi im doing soy ink for a project does anyone know how to make soy ink yourself at home?? pls tell me thxxoof - 30/04/2019
Distributors of soy ink
Dear sir/madam,My name is Thúy from Thang Long Packing Vietnam. We are sourcing soy ink distributors of soy ink (UV). We print on papers and export to customers. Our customers are mainly electrical companies. Could you pls introduce me some repute makers or distributors in Vietnam or Asia area?
Best regards,
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Nguyen Thi Thuy
Vice Director Assistant
Thang Long Packing Import Export and Production JSC.
Office: No.42, Lane 41, Hong Ha Str, Phuc Xa Ward, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi City
Mobile: 0987.304.924
Tel: 0243.716.9238
Website: www.thanglongpack.com
Email: tltltgd04@thanglongpack.com.vn
Thuy Nguyen - 13/04/2021
owner
Presently using an alcohol based ink formulationwould like all information on producing a soybean ink formulation, which includes dyes or pigments, resin, vegetable solvent, and additives if required. I want to change to a complete vegetable based ink formulation. Quick drying,polish over surface. Any information will help.
Charles Fern - 04/12/2014