Why Nitrocellulose-Free Inks Are Becoming Mandatory: Regulatory Drivers in the EU, USA and India?
The global printing ink industry is undergoing a significant regulatory shift. Across the EU, USA and India, authorities are tightening restrictions on nitrocellulose-based inks used in flexible packaging – particularly for food contact materials. The transition toward NC free PU ink is no longer a market preference; it is fast becoming a compliance obligation. Here […]
What Is NC-Free PU Ink? Why the Flexible Packaging Industry Is Moving Away from Nitrocellulose
NC-Free PU Ink: The Shift Starting at the Chemistry Level NC-free PU ink, short for nitrocellulose-free polyurethane ink, is a printing ink system where the traditional nitrocellulose (NC) binder is completely replaced by a polyurethane-based resin. In flexible packaging printing, the binder is the backbone of any ink formulation – it determines adhesion, flexibility, chemical […]