Water-Based Ink vs Traditional Solvent Ink: Cost & Professional Advantages of Eco Printing
Jul 27, 2026
With tightening environmental standards in the packaging industry, many mistakenly believe that water-based ink printing is more expensive. Below is a professional comparison of the two types of ink.
1. Environmental Compliance: Water-based inks are water-based, low in VOCs, benzene-free, and have a mild odor. They pass food contact safety tests and pose no risk of exceeding environmental standards in spot checks.
Solvent-based inks contain large amounts of volatile organic solvents, leaving more harmful residues. They are unsuitable for food and baby product packaging; moreover, they are classified as hazardous chemicals, resulting in high costs for waste gas and hazardous waste treatment.
2. Finished Product Quality: High-end water-based inks offer rich colors and strong ad...
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