The Printing Industry...

Inks

Sheet-fed litho inks contain heavy metals such as barium, copper and zinc. These are found in certain pigments, particularly metallic colours. They can have negative environmental impacts, and in studies have been linked to an increased risk of printers developing bladder cancer.

The majority of printers still use petroleum-based inks, and these are using up precious non-renewable resources.

Inks, like IPA, contain VOCs. The levels of VOC’s are much lower than they were a few years ago, and are lower still in vegetable based inks, but they are there and have been associated with breathing difficulties, liver and kidney damage.

At Digital Publishing International the only ink we use is the ink in our pens. It is company policy not to print any email or documents unless it is unavoidable. Digital print requires no ink and yet produces colourful and vibrant publications.

Contact our dedicated Digital Publishing Team:

UK on 0845 838 6888.
International enquiries +44 (0)870 766 8281
Email us at info@digital-publishing.co.uk for further information.