Printing – Packaging chemicals

Chemicals used in the printing and packaging industry are used to improve print quality, make surfaces processable, and protect products. This sector, bothaesthetic and functionalneeds, the chemicals used are also very diverse and technically specific. The products we supply are listed below:

Main Chemicals We Offer:

• Ethyl Acetate (ETAC)
• Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
• 99% Pure Alcohol (With capacity report)
• PM (Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether)
• Custom mixtures
  (Example: IPAMIX – 70% Alcohol + 30% ETAC + PM, separate summer and winter formulas)
• Roller Cleaner
• Offset Alcohol
• Sparagum
• Gold Lacquer and Silver Lacquer Thinner
• Various Thinner Types

Gravure Preparation Chemicals:

• Copper Brightener
• Chrome Brightener
• Acid Bath Solutionsı
• Electrolytic Cleaners
• SurfaceActivators

Solvent and Cleaning Group:

• Toluene
• Acetone
• N-Propanol
• Gravure CleaningSolvent
• Ink Residue Removers
• Oil and Dirt Removers

Coating and Protective Chemicals:

• Chrome Plating Solution
• Copper Plating Solution
• Protective Oils
• RustPreventives

Support Products:

• pH Adjusters
• Conductivity Regulators
• Water Hardness Removers

Below, the main chemicals used in the printing and packaging industry and their usage methods are explained in detail:

Main Chemicals Used in the Printing and Packaging Industry

1.Inks

It is the most basic material of printing. It is generally a mixture of pigment, binder, and solvent.

• Solvent-based inks:Dries quickly, durable outdoors

• Water-based inks:More environmentally friendly, used on absorbent surfaces

• UV curable inks:Hardens with light, provides high gloss and durability

• Pigments:The main coloring substance (organic or inorganic)

Usage:In offset, flexo, gravure, digital printing systems

2.Coating Chemicals (Coatings)

Used to protect the surface, provide gloss or matte appearance.

• Lacquers (Varnish):Provides gloss, matte, or soft-touch effect

• UV lacquer:Cured with UV light after printing, provides high durability

• Water-based coatings:More preferred in food packaging

• Paper/film surface coatings:Provides protection against heat, moisture, or abrasion

Usage:On printed products such as packaging surfaces, labels, and brochures

3.Adhesives

Ensures the adhesion of packaging; used in multi-layer structures, labels, and boxes.

• Hotmelt adhesives:Applied by heating, dries quickly

• Water-based adhesives:On porous surfaces like paper and cardboard

• Solvent-based adhesives:On materials like plastic film, aluminum

• PUR (Polyurethane Reactive):High strength, common in bookbinding

4.Cleaning and Auxiliary Chemicals

Ensures efficient operation of printing machines.

• Cylinder and blanket cleaners

• Offset solvents

• Surface tension regulators

• Drying accelerators

• Disinfectants and antimicrobials(for food packaging)

5.Dampening Solutions (Fountain Solutions)

Used in offset printing machines. Ensures correct transfer of ink to paper.

• pH stabilizers

• Surfactants

• Antimicrobial additives

• Isopropyl alcoholor alcohol alternatives

6.Antistatic and Lubricating Additives

Reduces friction in packaging machines, prevents static electricity.

• Antistatic agents

• Silicone-based slip agents

• Wax additives

7.Barrier Chemicals

Provides resistance to water, oil, oxygen, or vapor in packaging.

• Water barrier coatings (PVOH-based)

• Oil barriers (protein, acrylic, PVDC-based)

• Oxygen barriers (EVOH, PVDC)

Usage:Food packaging, pharmaceutical boxes, vacuum packs