Gravure Ink Solvent (Ethyl Acetate/IPA Blend)
Controlled-boiling-point solvent blend of ethyl acetate and isopropyl alcohol formulated for gravure and flexographic ink viscosity adjustment and press washup. Balances evaporation rate to prevent dot skip and ghosting while maintaining color strength. Meets food packaging solvent residue limits (≤0.6 mg/dm²) per EU and GB standards.
Technical Specifications
| Purity | Industrial grade, low water content |
| Boiling Range | Controlled, 77–82°C typical |
| Residue Limit | ≤0.6 mg/dm² (food packaging) |
| Main Components | Ethyl acetate / IPA blend |
Applications
- Gravure printing ink viscosity reduction
- Flexographic ink dilution and washup
- Food and pharmaceutical packaging inks
- Lamination ink solvent adjustment
- Press cleaning solvent
Key Features
- Gravure Ink Solvent blend delivers controlled evaporation rate to prevent press defects at high speeds
- Meets EU Regulation 10/2011 and GB 9685 food packaging solvent residue requirements
- Low water content prevents blushing and pigment agglomeration in solvent-borne inks
- Dual-function: viscosity adjustment during printing and effective press washup
