Consumables

SOYANEWS a Welcome Alternative to Petroleum Oil-Based Newsprint Inks

Monday 27. October 2008 - At Graph Expo 2008, Toyo Ink America will display SOYANEWS, a soybean oil-based ink formulated for high-speed printability on a wide range of paper used in the printing of newspapers. SOYANEWS provides brighter colors, better color control and less rub-off than petroleum-based newsprint inks.

SOYANEWS inks are high in soybean oil content and low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Since newsprint is highly absorbent, the oil in the ink is taken into the paper, leaving the pigment on the surface. SOYANEWS’ pigment strength is ideal for quality-conscious printers, especially publishers of community weeklies and alternative media that want the blackest blacks and the clean, creative look to art and pictures that brings local news stories to life.
SOYANEWS runs fast and requires no energy for drying. Furthermore, the ink’s smooth flow affords greater coverage and reduced newsprint spoilage.
In addition, there is less ink buildup on printing plates and less tendency to skin over. SOYANEWS inks also permit greater latitude in the ink/water balance, allowing more flexibility in press settings.
For more information about SOYANEWS, visit the Toyo Ink America (Booth #2411) at Graph Expo 2008, October 26-29 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.