Inx International attains EcoLogo certification

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Inx International Ink Co. has received certification through the environmental standard EcoLogo Program for its EcoTech TC sheetfed inks. Certified inks include four EcoTech process colors and 11 blending bases. 

EcoLogo, a North American environmental standard, is managed by TerraChoice, whose majority owner – ULC Standards – is part of the Underwriters Laboratories global network which provides environmental services to companies around the world. 

The EcoLogo Program helps public and corporate purchasers as well as consumers find ‘environmentally preferred’ products across 80 categories. Its logo and certification assures that all environmental claims made by manufacturers are understandable as well as both accurate and reliable. Founded in 1988, EcoLogo awards products that demonstrate environmental leadership within their category. An ISO 14024 Type 1 program, it evaluates products against rigorous criteria that reflect the entire life cycle of the product.

‘This is a significant honor not only for the EcoTech TC blending bases, but also for our research and development department and the people behind the products,’ said Chris Bonk, Inx sheetfed technical director. ‘When an organization of this stature recognizes and verifies your products, it tells the print industry that we have met or exceeded very demanding guidelines. Our inks required special formulations and manufacturing techniques to achieve these results, but developing eco-friendly and economically feasible products is a part of our tradition that now stretches past 10 years.’ 

EcoTech process color inks are rich in bio-based, renewable raw materials (above 61 percent) and low in VOCs (less than 3 percent). EcoTech inks conform to ISO 2846-1 standards and are suitable for GRACoL G7 certification. Tests have shown they reduce waste and wash-ups because they can remain in the fountain overnight, says the company. 

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